The Rolling Stones – The Rolling Stones | 1964 UK Decca Mono Vinyl LP

An evocative early UK mono copy of the Rolling Stones’ landmark debut, featuring Route 66, I Just Want to Make Love to You and Tell Me. The original group portrait and red unboxed Decca labels capture the beginnings of an extraordinary career.

Year: 1964
Format: 12-inch vinyl LP, 33 RPM, mono
Label: Decca
Catalogue: LK 4605
Matrix: XARL-6271-1A / XARL-6272-3A (supplied note)

Condition:
Vinyl VG+: retains gloss with light surface marks.
Sleeve G+: the period artwork remains appealing, with pronounced creasing, rubbing, edge wear, a small tear at the opening and age-related marks on the rear.
Decca printed paper inner included.
Ultrasonically cleaned.

Pressing & collector details: Early 1964 UK mono edition with red unboxed Decca ffrr labels bearing Recording First Published 1964. The supplied 1A/3A cuts identify the later Tell Me master used after the initial short-version cut. An attractive piece of early Stones history with its front-laminated flipback sleeve.