The Rolling Stones - The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones - The Rolling Stones

Media Condition:  Near Mint (NM or M-)
Sleeve Condition: Near Mint (NM or M-)

Format:      CD, Album, Mono, RE, RP
Country:    Germany  
Released:  1988
Genre:       Rock
Style:         Blues Rock, Garage Rock, Pop Rock

Track List:

1. (Get Your Kicks On) Route 66 2:20
2. I Just Want To Make Love To You 2:16
3. Honest I Do 2:08
4. Mona 3:32
5. Now I've Got A Witness (Like Uncle Gene And Uncle Phil) 2:28
6. Little By Little 2:37
7. I'm A King Bee 2:33
8. Carol 2:31
9. Tell Me (You're Coming Back) 4:05
10. Can I Get A Witness 2:54
11. You Can Make It If You Try 2:00
12. Walking The Dog 3:08

Notes: 

This is the 3b pressing of the german release (from Sept. 1984). Old-style London logo on the front and rear covers; old-style London logo on the disc. "CD is manufactured in West Germany" "Printed in West Germany" Alternative mastering with faded ‘Tell Me’ (3:52). Misprint on back cover – Tell Me 4:05. CD properly marked MONO. - - - Note II: Overview of pressing variations The Rolling Stones – The Rolling Stones (1964) – London 820 047-2 For the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 3a pressings the matrix 01# was used. The discs from those pressings feature the long, cold ended version of 'Tell Me' (4.05). The discs (independently on pressing and runout) are all mono. Although misprinted STEREO on 1st and 2nd pressings. 1st pressing: [r=4365807, [l556864; Booklet - 4 pages with red banner in upper left corner, CD - red-and-black ‘ear’ ffrr logo, Made in West Germany by Polygram, GEMA, track list printed on CD, Matrix 820 047-2 01#, original mastering with long, cold-ended ‘Tell Me’ (4.05). CD misprinted STEREO. June 1984. 2nd pressing: [r=2179102, Polygram, Hanover; Booklet 4 pages with red banner in upper left corner, CD - blue-and-red framed old London logo (font in logo as for the 1 pressing), Made in West Germany by Polygram, GEMA, track list printed on CD, Matrix 820 047-2 01#, original mastering with long, cold-ended ‘Tell Me’ (4.05). CD misprinted STEREO. September 1984. 2a pressing [r=4923867: everything as above, slightly different font for framed logo. 1984 2b pressing [r4923361: like 2a, but with MCPS instead of GEMA. 1984-1985? 3rd pressing: [r=4672892, [l358025; Booklet 4 pages with red banner in upper left corner, CD - blue-and-red framed old London logo, Made in West Germany, MCPS, no track list on CD, Matrix 820 047-2 01# MADE IN W GERMANY BY PDO, original mastering with long, cold-ended ‘Tell Me’ (4.05). CD properly marked MONO, 1986. 3a pressing: CD - same as 3, Booklet 12 pages without red banner. The only pressing with proper back cover info – Tell Me 4.05. CD properly marked MONO. 1989. 7 July 1988. 3b pressing [r5197698, PDO, Germany; Booklet 12 pages without red banner, CD - blue-and-red framed old London logo, Made in West Germany, MCPS, no track list on CD, Matrix 820 047-2 02# MADE IN W GERMANY BY PDO, alternative mastering with faded ‘Tell Me’ (3.52). Misprint on back cover – Tell Me 4.05. CD properly marked MONO. 1988. 3c pressing: [r=4647719, PDO, Germany; Booklet 12 pages without red banner, CD - blue-and-red unframed new London logo, Made in West Germany, MCPS, no track list on CD, Matrix 820 047-2 02# MADE IN W GERMANY BY PDO, alternative mastering with faded ‘Tell Me’ (3.52). Misprint on back cover – Tell Me 4.05. CD properly marked MONO. 1989. 3d pressing: [r919169, PDO, Germany; same as 3c but with Matrix 820 047-2 03# MADE IN W GERMANY BY PDO, probably early 1990s? 4th pressing: [r19208599 Booklet 12 pages without red banner, CD - blue-and-red unframed new London logo, Made in West Germany, MCPS, no track list on CD, Matrix 820 047-2 03# MADE IN GERMANY, alternative mastering with faded ‘Tell Me’ (3.52). Misprint on back cover – Tell Me 4.05. CD properly marked MONO. 1992? 4a pressing: Same as pressing 4, but with old framed London logo. CD misprinted – ‘All rights of the manufacturer…’ line is missing, 1992? 5th pressing: [r=4920673, [l342158; Booklet 12 pages without red banner, CD - blue-and-red framed old London logo, Made in West Germany, MCPS, no track list on CD, Matrix 820 047-2 03# MADE IN GERMANY BY PMDC, alternative mastering with faded ‘Tell Me’ (3.52). Misprint on back cover – Tell Me 4.05. CD properly marked MONO. 1994 6th pressing: [r=4921541; Booklet 12 pages without red banner, CD – clear center, blue-and-red framed old London logo, Made in West Germany, MCPS, no track list on CD, Matrix 820 047-2 03#, alternative mastering with faded ‘Tell Me’ (3.52). Misprint on back cover – Tell Me 4.05. CD properly marked MONO. 1991 6a pressing – same as above but with new unframed London logo. Matrix and Year as yet unknown.

Comments: 

Goldmine Grading Guide

A universally accepted standard for representing the condition of physical music in the resale market, including vinyl records, CDs, and cassettes. The levels range from Mint (perfect) down to Poor/Fair (damaged).

Mint (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed.

Near Mint (NM or M-)

A nearly perfect record. A NM or M- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. The record should show no obvious signs of wear. A 45 RPM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds, seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

The item will show some signs that it was played and handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Any defects are of a cosmetic nature and do not affect the actual playback. In theory, a Very Good Plus (VG+) item should sound the same as a Near Mint (NM) one. Surfaces may show some signs of wear, such as slight scuffs or very light scratches, and slight warps that do not affect the sound are okay. Paper products like sleeves will have some wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a small seam-split. In general, it plays perfectly, and if not for some minor aesthetic wear, it would be Near Mint.

Very Good (VG)

The item’s defects will be more pronounced. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and fade, but will not overpower the music. Wear will start to be noticeable, such as with light scratches on vinyl (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels, covers, and sleeves may be marred by writing or have tape, stickers, and residue attached. However, a VG item will not have all of these problems at the same time.

Good (G), Good Plus( G+)

An item in Good (G) or Good Plus (G+) condition can be played through without skipping, but it will have significant surface noise, scratches, crackling, or visible wear. A container, cover, or sleeve will have scratches or seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, or other defects will also be present.

Poor (P), Fair (F)

The item is cracked, badly warped, and won’t play through without skipping or repeating. The container or cover could be cracked, water-damaged, and heavily marred by wear or writing. If it is a vinyl record, the album cover and inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.