ROLLING STONES - THEIR SATANIC MAJESTIES .. 1st UK Press 1967 TXS 103 EX inner
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ROLLING STONES THEIR SATANIC MAJESTIES REQUEST TXS 103 UK press 1967
For auction is this original copy of the Stones psychedelic album to match Sgt. Peppers by the Beatles.
Without a doubt, no Rolling Stones album -- and, indeed, very few rock albums from any era -- split critical opinion as much as the Rolling Stones' psychedelic outing. Many dismiss the record as sub-Sgt. Pepper posturing; others confess, if only in private, to a fascination with the album's inventive arrangements, which incorporated some African rhythms, Mellotrons, and full orchestration. What's clear is that never before or after did the Stones take so many chances in the studio. (Some critics and fans feel that the record has been unfairly undervalued, partly because purists expect the Stones to constantly champion a blues 'n' raunch worldview.)
About half the material is very strong, particularly the glorious "She's a Rainbow," with its beautiful harmonies, piano, and strings; the riff-driven "Citadel"; the hazy, dream-like "In Another Land," Bill Wyman's debut writing (and singing) credit on a Stones release; and the majestically dark and doomy cosmic rocker "2000 Light Years from Home," with some of the creepiest synthesizer effects (devised by Brian Jones) ever to grace a rock record. The downfall of the album was caused by some weak songwriting on the lesser tracks, particularly the interminable psychedelic jam "Sing This All Together (See What Happens)." It's a much better record than most people give it credit for being, though, with a strong current of creeping uneasiness that undercuts the gaudy psychedelic flourishes. In 1968, the Stones would go back to the basics, and never wander down these paths again, making this all the more of a fascinating anomaly in the group's discography.
Vinyl: VG+ and close to EX with just a couple of very wispy hairlines visible. These are only shallow and cannot be heard. The album plays top notch without any problem at all and without any jumps or skips. Hardly any background noise. The vinyl still has a beautiful sheen.
Gatefold sleeve: EX with just a tiny nick near the spine and a couple of small thumb creases at the opening. Rich colours and no writing inside or outside of the sleeve. All edges are sharp and the spine is fully legible. A way above average example. A tiniest chip on one corner of the 3D lenticular pic. Also has the original red "smoke" inner sleeve which has a seam split near the top and corner creases.
I will send to anywhere in the world but will insist on tracking.
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