different Rolling Stones vinyl 7"s* have been issued worldwide [which includes 687 UK  and 652 US  releases], as of Tuesday 7 July 2020.

* 1765 releases + 2927 variations.
You can't judge a cover by looking at its number!

A very single-minded test on the Rolling Stones worldwide singles' discography.

Stones7.com is strictly dedicated to the band's 7" singles and EPs worldwide from 1963 to nowadays. Daily updated, it has been the most serious and complete reference in its field since 2000 [also the best price guide].
Visitors can discover and browse freely parts of this site, including one country's discography every new week [currently 'Finland'] and the single of the day [currently 'Honky Tonk Women' - picked according to its release date].
For a little annual fee, members only have full access to all countries discographies, song by song browsing, price guide, and in-depth datas. [+]
Note : because of the nature, longevity and passionate involvement of this site, no fancy book or publication can reasonably approach its content or accuracy [more than 16,000 pictures documenting 4692 records]. More about this site here.

'Honky Tonk Women' was released as a 7" single in the UK on July 4, 1969, where it peaked at #1.
Its US counterpart, released on July 11, 1969, also reached #1.
'Honky Tonk Women' was written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards while on holiday in Brazil from late December 1968 to early January 1969. Inspired by Brazilian gauchos at the ranch where Jagger and Richards were staying in Matão, São Paulo, the song was originally conceived as an acoustic country song.

Two versions of the song were recorded by the band: the familiar hit which appeared on the 45 single and their 1960s compilation 'Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2)'; and a honky-tonk version entitled 'Country Honk' with slightly different lyrics, which appeared on 'Let It Bleed'. The concert rendition of the song featured on 'Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!' differs from both the hit version and the country version, with a markedl... [+]