ROLLING STONES "Hot Rocks" rare SHELLY 11-18-71 alt mix

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ROLLING STONES "Hot Rocks" rare SHELLY 11-18-71 alt mix

ROLLING STONES "Hot Rocks" orig 1970 US LP w/ the SHELLY 11-18-71 alternate mix!

London Records - 1970
Country where manufactured: US
Condition = (cover/vinyl)= VG+/VG+

For those who collect the ROLLING STONES this LP needs no introduction, it has been and remains one of the rarest and most desirable ROLLING STONES vinyl rarities created. I will not go into the story myself, but instead here is an exerpt from this great "Rolling Stones: US LP label history web site about the "Shelly" Hot Rocks LP:

Who Is "Shelley"?

Could it be a reference to famed poet Percy Shelley? or the Rolling Stones' French press agent June Shelley? In fact, it's neither. This notation is indicative of an item from the Shelley Products Ltd. pressing plant (closed in the mid-1980's) of Long Island, NY, and it makes a big difference on the double-album Hot Rocks 1964-1971.

Upon its initial pressing (Nov. 18, 1971), alternate versions of Brown Sugar and Wild Horses were included on the Hot Rocks master plate. These versions first appeared in the brilliant 1970 documentary Gimme Shelter. Since there was no clear reference to their origin on the album cover, sleeve or label, one must look at the trail-off vinyl (the smooth vinyl located nearest the disc label) and look for the word Shelley and the date 11-18-71.

Shelley

The identifying mark is not easy to locate or read, but the mystery does not end if and when it is found. It seems that this "alternate pressing" was soon pulled in favor of a set which contained the single versions of Sugar and Horses. However, Shelley wasn't quite done, as the name reappeared for a short time afterwards with either a later date, or no date at all.

The original Shelley 11-18-71, with the alternate takes, may fetch $1000 USd. A second pressing with the word Shelley and with or without a later date, will still get you double ($25-30) a regular pressing ($12-15). Thus far, reports of 11-18-71, 12-3-71, and 12-6-71 have been clearly identified.

One final note on determination - you should find Shelley on all four sides of the 2-disc set, but the date (if there is one) of 11-18-71 need only be on side four. It is possible to come across a set that has that specific date on any of the other three sides except the fourth, yet that is meaningless. The names will often not be written in the same manner, though it is more common to see script, there are editions that have Shelley in block print.

You can read an extensive page about ROLLING STONES label variation by clicking to this very informative site where this was found: THE ROLLING STONES: US LP Label History.  This copy is one of a few of these I have found over the years, and it is not in perfect shape but it is still a nice copy of this monster rarity.  There were some of these which have a 'pressing bubble' in the track "Wild Horses", and this is one of those- but it plays through fine on my Technics turntable.  The other LP is in nice shape too, both have minor signs of handling but nothing deep, and cover shows light signs of handling, but you can always swap it out with another if you need to.  Also has the proper original London inner sleeves. And it is starting with a low opening bid of $24.99- as stated above copies of this LP have changed hands for up to $1000!  Please check my other auctions, I'm auctioning off a load of other rare ROLLING STONES LPs this week.  CLICK HERE to see my other items.

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