Vinyl pressings
by The Rolling Stones · 1983
Undercover Of The Night was first pressed on vinyl in 1983. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
42 pressings came out in 1983, the album's first year, in 17 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
RSR 113 A-1-1-2-1 NICKZSide A runout, variant 1
RSR 113 B-3-1-2-1Side B runout, variant 1
RSR 113 A-2-1-2-5 NICKZSide A runout, variant 2
RSR 113 B-3-1-2-4Side B runout, variant 2
12 RSR 113 A - 1 - 1 - 2 - 1 NICKZRunout side A, machine stamped [NICKZ - hand etched], variant 1
12 RSR 113 B - 1 - 1 - 1 - 0Runout side B, machine stamped, variant 1
12 RSR 113 A - 2 - 1 - 2 1 NICKZRunout side A, machine stamped [NICKZ - hand etched], variant 2
12 RSR 113 B - 1 - 1 - 2 1Runout side B, machine stamped, variant 2
RSR 113 A-1-1-1-X1Side A
RSR 113 B-3-1-1-X1Side B
RSRDJ 113A-1-1Side A
FB 7Side B
RSR 113 A-1-1-1-5Side A
RSR 113 B-3-1-2-5Side B
ST-RS-45606-2 sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ SRCSide A etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ SRC stamps), variant 1
ST-RS-45607-1 sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ SRCSide B etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ SRC stamps), variant 1
ST-RS-45606-2 SRC STERLING 1-2Side A etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ SRC stamps), variant 2
ST-RS-45607-2 SRC STERLING 1-2Side B etched (sᴛᴇʀʟɪɴɢ SRC stamps), variant 2
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Australia | Rolling Stones Records ED-69First year12" | 12" |
| 1983 | Australia | Rolling Stones Records RSR-1152First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Brazil | Rolling Stones Records 31C 006 65442First year7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single | 7", 33 ⅓ RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records 79 69780First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
| 1983 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records 79 98137First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | Canada | Rolling Stones Records 79 98137First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1983 | Europe | Rolling Stones Records 1C K 052 1654556First year12", 45 RPM | 12", 45 RPM |
| 1983 | Europe | Rolling Stones Records 1C 006 1654427 / EMI Electrola 1C 006 1654427First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | France | Rolling Stones Records 1654427First year7", Single, Stereo | 7", Single, Stereo |
| 1983 | France | Rolling Stones Records 1545246First year12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single | 12", 45 RPM, Maxi-Single |
| 1983 | France | Rolling Stones Records 16544277", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing | 7", Single, Test Pressing · Test pressing |
| 1983 | Ireland | Rolling Stones Records RSR 113First year7", Single | 7", Single |
| 1983 | Italy | Rolling Stones Records 06 1654427First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1983 | Japan | Rolling Stones Records ESS-17399First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1983 | Japan | Rolling Stones Records ESS-17399First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
48 vinyl pressings of Undercover Of The Night are listed here, from 19 countries, released between 1983 and 1984.
The earliest pressings are from 1983, in UK, US, Australia, Mexico and more. One of them is Rolling Stones Records RSR 113, released October 1983.
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use RSR 113, 12 RSR 113, RSRDJ 113, 7-99813) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above; for example, RSR 113 A-1-1-2-1 NICKZ and RSR 113 B-3-1-2-1. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
