Rolling Stone Magazine

These early Stones albums are usually found in god awful condition. Makes a nice change to see a really smart one surface. And particularly a genuine stereo 1st (rarity). Note the deep groove only found on 1st pressings. And the large body font on the label – this is the very 1st label design. In the stereo format this is quite a hard find. The heavy-set vinyl comes housed in an original cover front laminated. There’s an original Decca inner too. So 100% genuine 100% complete. YOU DO NOT SEE MANY PRESERVED LIKE THIS. Vinyl (Ex/Ex+) In lovely condition and has only seen light careful use. Under close inspection I can only make out a couple of lightest marks per side – nothing remotely troublesome. A thorough testing from beginning to end reveals a mostly EXCELLENT+ level of playback. Intros and inbetweens are really quiet and the audio comes across with perfect clarity. This allows you to sit back and marvel. Hardly any sign of background at all. It is pitch perfect and totally clean signalled. Lovely and clean even into the super fussy sections. A couple of crackles in a couple of spots per side. Music doesn’t get any better than this. Don’t settle for a 50/50 copy – this title deserves a full tilt banger of a copy. I’d love to say many original copies can deliver this… But that just isn’t the case. Look at the labels. How many copies look like this in 2024? Note the labels have been stamped with the previous owners name. Cover (Ex-) In super condition and has survived the years in far better condition than most examples. Someone has been very careful! The rear usually tarnishes but this example has avoided much of the ageing. Just a small amount along at edges. Minimal edge wear and the spine 95% intact. VERY few originals look like this now.. Inner (Vg+) No spits. Please check out my other. LP’s for sale.. To view my full range of products.