THE ROLLING STONES Little Red Rooster Vinyl Record 7 Inch Decca 1964 Original 45rpm Single Unboxed

The Rolling Stones - Little Red Rooster
(Original UK 1st Pressing with Blue/Silver Unboxed Decca Label with 'RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964' text and 'ffrr' ear logo . 4-Pronged Label Design. K/T Tax Code on label. 1C/2C Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 7 Inch (45 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1964
Label: Decca
Catalogue No. F 12014

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): XDRF-34216-T1-1C 2D IG
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): XDRF-34215-T1-2C 3B IG

Condition: G (The vinyl has a number of visible surface marks. There is a pen name on the a-side label)

Side A: Little Red Rooster
Side B: Off The Hook

This original 1964 UK first pressing of The Rolling Stones - "Little Red Rooster" 7-inch single is a compelling piece of British rhythm and blues history for any active record collector. Released on the celebrated Decca label under catalogue number F 12014, this authentic 45 rpm record showcases the coveted open unboxed blue and silver label variant with the traditional 4-pronged push-out centre remaining entirely intact. As a verified example from the initial winter 1964 release run, the label face features the distinctive "RECORDING FIRST PUBLISHED 1964" text on the left side and includes the essential K/T tax code. For matrix variant collectors, this copy presents a fascinating 1C/2C hybrid combination stamped into the runout grooves, displaying the absolute earliest XDRF-34216-T1-1C 2D IG on the A-side paired with XDRF-34215-T1-2C 3B IG on the B-side.

The tracks capture the band delivering the dark, uncompromised Chicago blues sound that famously shocked the mainstream pop charts of the era. Side A features their moody, slide-guitar-driven interpretation of the Willie Dixon standard "Little Red Rooster", highlighted by Brian Jones' haunting instrumental contributions. The flip side shifts gear completely with "Off The Hook", an energetic, rhythm-heavy group-written original that perfectly balances the slow-burning blues of the main track.This specific historical collectable is graded in Good (G) condition. The A-side label face features a vintage pen name handwritten by a previous owner, adding a touch of mid-1960s character to the vinyl. The 7-inch vinyl surface exhibits a number of visible surface marks from heavy handling over the decades, making it effectively a placeholder copy for those who want a verified, playable, early-matrix 1964 original. It represents an authentic slice of rock history ready to take its place on your home turntable.