Rolling Stones - Three oldies: Black and Blue; Emotional Rescue; Rolled Gold - Multiple titles - LP - 1975

It’s only rock ‘n roll, but what would the world be without it? And what would rock ‘n roll be without the Stones? Of course you have some albums in your collection. But as the men released more than sixty albums (just studio and live…, no compilations) it is very possible that you missed some. Here are two quit oldies, plus an amazing compilation.

I admit, I have seen better versions than the ones on offer. But hey, rock ‘n roll is not supposed to be pretty. Ever looked at Keith closely? Or Ronnie, for that matter. So, yes, two of these sleeves are a bit worn. But it is the music that counts.

On offer:
1. Black and blue, 1976. Their 13th album. And yes that number counted as just when the recording started, Mick Taylor suddenly left. The producing Glimmer Twins. Loads of replacements auditioned. Charlie and Bill suggested Frampton, but Steve Marriot, Harvey Mandel, Wayne Perkins and a Ronald Wood also applied. The latter three appeared on the album. That was a surprising mix of rock, reggae (Cherry o baby, Hey Negritta) and funk with ballad Fool to cry as main single.
Sales of the album were notably hindered at first by a tasteless poster campaign that showed a woman bound and beaten up. It sparked a multiyear protest by womens groups.
The version on offer is the second Dutch pressing, also of 1976. COC 59106, Rolling Stone Records, 1976, Netherlands. Gatefold, including original lyric sheet and inner sleeve with studio details.. Vinyl amazing mint, sleeve VG+ (little damage on right upper corner, pricetag ripped off)

2. Emotional Rescue. A exalted 15th album, as Keith was just released in Canada, facing heavy drug charges. The two (‘I am waiting on a friend…’) spewed songs by the dozen, many of them would appear on the next Tattoo you. Several tracks have only the core Stones playing, on others almost-members Ian Stewart and Nicky Hopkins joined. And it was an instant smash, giving them their first nr 1 album in the UK since 1973’s Goats head soup.
The version on offer also has a sleeve worn at the sides, which are less visible when put in a (provided) plastic protective sleeve. The vinyl does not look good, but my (Denon) skims right over all. It is the third Dutch pressing, also from 1980, recognizable by yellow labels and embossed EMI-logo. 62-63774 Rollng Stone Records Emotional Rescue. Vinyl VG+,sleeve EX

3. Rolled gold. What many considered the ultimate collection of their earlier (and best?) work. Released without their consent in 1975 by Decca, whom they just left to form their own Rolling Stone Records. Rereleased in 2007 with even more hits as a quadruple album. This one is an oddity: a Yugoslavian pressing! They had 19 releases of it, most in 1976, this one is the very first recognizable by its black Yugo labels. Oddly, it has the much-loved audiophile ricepaper inner sleeves. The vinyl is still mint, scratch less; the sleeve shows wear.
Decca, LSDC 75029/30, Yugoslavia. Vinyl mint, sleeve EX

There you have it, oldies, but goodies. Check the pictures for amazing condition of most vinyl, I added pics of the corners too. All will be preciously packed and swiftly sent. Satisfaction guaranteed!!