Album Info Hide Show To celebrate 60 years since its original release, The Rolling Stones, UK edition, is being released in a special bespoke package for RSD 2024. Pressed on stunning 180gm blue / black swirl vinyl. Includes lithograph print with images by renowned photographer Terry ONeill. Limited edition stamp-numbering on outer sleeves Artist: The Rolling Stones Album: The Rolling Stones (Black/Blue Swirl LP) Released: April 20, 2024 Tracklist: A1 Route 66 A2 I Just Want To Make Love To You A3 Honest I Do A4 Mona A5 Now I’ve Got A Witness (Like Uncle Gene And Uncle Phil) A6 Little By Little B1 I’m A King Bee B2 Carol B3 Tell Me (You’re Coming Back To Me) B4 Can I Get A Witness B5 You Can Make It If You Try B6 Walking The Dog Info About Buying Vinyl From Our Record Store We are a small independent record store located at 91 Plenty Rd, Preston in Melbourne, Australia (North of Northcote, between Thornbury & Reservoir) We buy and sell new and used vinyl records – if you have a collection you’d like to sell please click here . We ship Australia wide for a flat rate of $10 for standard shipping or $15 for express post. Free Shipping for orders $125 and over. You can also pick up your order in store, just select Local Pickup at the checkout. 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If the record arrives damaged or doesn’t arrive we will cover the cost of replacing or returning the record. If you change your mind you have 30 days to return your record but you must cover the cost of returning it to the store. You can contact our Melbourne record shop at (03) 9939 3807 or at [email protected] Happy Listening! Description Hide Show “The Rolling Stones,” released in 1964, is the debut album by one of rock and roll’s most enduring and influential bands. This seminal work captures the raw energy and youthful swagger of the Rolling Stones, setting the stage for their legendary career. The album, predominantly featuring rhythm and blues covers, also includes original compositions that hint at the band’s future direction. From the opening track, a cover of Chuck Berry’s “Route 66,” the Rolling Stones establish their gritty, unpolished approach to rock and roll. The song’s driving rhythm and Mick Jagger’s distinctive vocals immediately signal the band’s departure from the more polished pop sound of their British contemporaries. The Stones’ rendition of “Route 66” is not just a tribute but a statement of intent, showcasing their affinity for authentic American R&B and blues. “I Just Want to Make Love to You,” a Willie Dixon cover, further exemplifies the band’s raw blues influence. Keith Richards’ guitar work, paired with Brian Jones’ harmonica, creates a compelling blend of traditional blues with a youthful, rock-oriented energy. Jagger’s vocal delivery, both passionate and slightly menacing, adds a unique flavor to the classic track, making it unmistakably a Rolling Stones interpretation. The album also showcases the band’s burgeoning songwriting talents with “Tell Me,” one of the first original compositions recorded by the band. The song, a tender ballad that contrasts with the album’s otherwise raucous energy, hints at the melodic and lyrical depth the band would explore in later works. “Tell Me” stands out for its emotional resonance and showcases Jagger and Richards’ potential as a songwriting duo. The production of “The Rolling Stones” reflects the band’s preference for a live, unadorned sound. Recorded over a series of quick sessions, the album captures the spontaneity and energy of the band’s live performances. The minimalistic production approach, with little overdubbing or studio enhancement, allows the Stones’ raw talent and passion for the blues to shine through. Tracks like “Carol” and “Can I Get a Witness” further demonstrate the band’s prowess in reinterpreting blues and soul standards through a rock lens. The Stones’ versions of these tracks are infused with a youthful exuberance and a slightly rebellious edge, distinguishing their sound from the more traditional blues artists who originally recorded them. In retrospect, “The Rolling Stones” is not just a debut album but a bold declaration of the band’s musical identity. The album’s blend of authentic blues with a rock and roll sensibility laid the groundwork for the Stones’ legendary status. It reflects the cultural cross-pollination of the British Invasion, where British bands reinterpreted American blues and rock, adding their own twist and reintroducing it to a global audience. Overall, “The Rolling Stones” remains a pivotal work in the band’s discography and rock history. The album’s raw energy, coupled with the Stones’ distinctive approach to blues and rock and roll, makes it a classic that captured the spirit of the early 1960s music scene and foreshadowed the Stones’ future as rock and roll icons. 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