General Information Artist: The Rolling Stones Title: It's Only Rock 'N Roll Label: Rolling Stones Records Catalog number: TP 79101 / 0797 Format: 8-Track Cartridge Year: 1974 Country: USA Edition: Pink Shell / First Edition Genre: Rock / Rock 'N Roll Description Released in October 1974, It's Only Rock 'N Roll is a landmark album in the Rolling Stones' discography, marking the end of an era as the final studio album to feature lead guitarist Mick Taylor. The album was the first to be produced by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards under the pseudonym "The Glimmer Twins." An interesting fact regarding the title track is that it was originally recorded at Ronnie Wood's home studio before he was even a member of the band; Wood contributed acoustic guitar to the track, while David Bowie provided backing vocals. The iconic cover art was painted by Belgian artist Guy Peellaert, illustrating the band in a "Temple of Rock" setting, which perfectly captured the glam-inflected rock energy of the mid-70s. Condition Tape: Presumed MINT (unplayed) Sleeve: Factory-sealed, never opened Notes for collectors This particular copy is an exceptionally rare find for 8-track enthusiasts due to its hot pink cartridge shell. While most 8-tracks of the era were manufactured in standard black or white plastic, colored shells were often limited production runs or regional variations, making them highly collectible. As a factory-sealed specimen, this remains a "time capsule" piece. Collectors should note the unique track programming common to the 8-track format, which reorders the album's sequence to balance the four programs, including the specific note about the 1:28 of silence between Program 4 and 1. Finding a colored shell variant in its original shrink-wrap is increasingly difficult in today’s market. Matrix/Labels Rights/Copyright: 1974 Promotone B.V. Distribution: Atlantic Recording Corporation, 75 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, N.Y. Manufacturing Markings: "Printed in U.S.A." on the rear label. Logo Details: Features the classic blue Rolling Stones "Tongue and Lips" logo with "TM" marking.