The Rolling Stones "The Rolling Stones" Decca LK 4605 Mono 2A/3A KT 1964 B2V
£
27
$
36
Favourite Auctions
To save auctions to your favourites, please login
If you don't have an account, please register
Description
The Rolling Stones ? "The Rolling Stones" Decca ?LK 4605 UK 1st press (B2V)
Mono Vinyl, LP, released in 1964. The cover is B2 (no flipbacks) and the label is V. The sleeve credits Reed for A3 while the label credits "Hurran-Calvert. Track A4 is "I Need You Baby". KT Tax code present on labels and run-out.
The vinyl appears to have been lightly played and, a couple of surface marks aside, is in great shape. The LP played through beautifully on my elderly stereo - no hop, stick or jump. The sleeve shows a slight lifting of the laminate to the front as well as some slight ring-wear, but is otherwise in good condition - no rips or writing. There is some very slight damage to the rear (see photo). The spine is intact and completely legible. Matrix / Runout Side One : XARL-6271-2A KT Matrix / Runout Side Two : XARL-6272-3A KT
The Rolling Stones is the debut album by the Rolling Stones, released by Decca Records in the UK on 16 April 1964. The American edition of the LP, with a slightly different track list, came out on London Records on 30 May 1964, subtitled England's Newest Hit Makers, which later became its official title.
Recorded at Regent Sound Studios in London over the course of five days in January and February 1964, The Rolling Stones was produced by then-managers Andrew Loog Oldham and Eric Easton. The album was originally released by Decca Records in the UK, while the US version appeared on the London Records label.
The majority of the tracks reflect the band's love for R&B. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (whose professional name until 1978 omitted the "s" in his surname) were fledgling songwriters during early 1964, contributing only one original composition to the album: "Tell Me (You're Coming Back)". Two songs are credited to "Nanker Phelge" – a pseudonym the band used for group compositions from 1963 to 1965. Phil Spector and Gene Pitney both contributed to the recording sessions, and are referred to as "Uncle Phil and Uncle Gene" in the subtitle of the Phelge instrumental "Now I've Got a Witness."
The album cover photo was taken by Nicholas Wright. The cover bears no title or identifying information other than the photo and the Decca logo – an "unheard of" design concept originated by manager Andrew Oldham.[4][5]
Upon its release, The Rolling Stones became one of 1964's biggest sellers in the UK, staying at number one for twelve weeks. The album was only released in mono in both the UK and US; no true stereo mix was ever made.
price rating
