Monday, October 26, 2015

An illustrated guide to the various labels used on the Rolling Stones singles released by London Records from 1964 to 1995.

1964 to Mid-1965

White and purple labels with light purple egg-shaped area at 3 and 9 o'clock.

Mid-1965 through catalog number 9766


Blue swirl labels consisting of alternating triangles in three shades of blue.  London logo is printed in white.

Mid-1965 to 1976

Blue swirl labels consisting of alternating triangles in three shades of blue.  London logo is printed in black.

Mid-1974 to 1976

Blue swirl labels with London logo printed in black.  Catalog number prefix is changed from 45 or 45 LON to 5N.

1977 to 1982

Sunrise labels.

1983 to 1995

White label, London logo over red inverted triangle.

Promos 1965-1973

Labels are the orange swirl style with 45-LON catalog numbers.

Promos 1974-1976

Labels are the orange swirl style with 45-LON catalog numbers.