Anyone know of a good pressing of Stickey Fingers?

I own a first release 1971 zippered gatefold copy and it is at best marginal sounding. Never heard the cassette or 8 track so this may be as good as it gets.
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How does one identify the original release from a reissue, or second pressing?

Somewhat disagree. The original "zipper" US version is very good, dynamic and open, altho some variation in sound from track to track. The MOFI is very good IMO but definitely compressed compared to the original record (or CD), tho' with excellent information retrieval. If you want to hear how much info is actually contained in the original tapes of Exile or Sticky Fingers, get a hold of the relatively recent remastered CDs.

Hi Grant,
That's a good question. I bought my copy the week it was released here in the states so I'm assuming first release status.
If defining codes exist on the vinyl and/or jacket I'd be interested in knowing about them. Not only for this album but the major labels as well.

"Is there anybody out there?"

Here's what I've found about Rolling Stones Record Label Discography.

The original issue was COC59100.

My copy is COC39105...a 1977 reissue with zipper cover.

Mine is the original as I suspected.

These words/letters/numbers are engraved on the lead out grooves.

Side 1:
Rolling Stones Records, BBB-11-111

Side 2:
Rolling Stones Records, ST-RS, 712190, AAA 1-11

FWIW