Through the past darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2)
The Rolling Stones
540 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 7255543 |
| Excel File Row | 226 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:04:04 |
| Pressing Year | 1969 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | DECCA |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | SKL 5019 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | XZAL-9067.P-1W HK B1 JT ( "DECCA Boxed-Purple-Blue""Harry Fisher (W) Master""Mother 1""Clarifoil") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | XZAL-9068.P-2W HB 1 JT ("Octagonal Cover & Inner") |
| Sleeve Condition | EX+ |
| Media Condition | NM |
| Inner Sleeve Condition | NM |
| Genre | Classic Rock & Roots |
| External Link | View Original Release ↗ |
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Story & Background
"Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2)" was not a simple collection of hits, but a record imbued with melancholy and profound historical significance. Its release in September 1969 followed by just a few months the tragic and premature death of Brian Jones, a founding member of the band. The title itself, a poignant biblical quote from Corinzi 13:12 ("Ora vediamo come in uno specchio, in modo oscuro"), was chosen to reflect the period of deep reflection and mourning for the Rolling Stones. Far from being merely a commercial operation by Decca, it became a moving and unintentional tribute to their lost companion. The choice of such a sombre and retrospective title transformed the record into a symbolic farewell, casting an elegiac shadow over every track and over the entire first phase of their career. For collectors, this first pressing from '69 is a tangible piece of that transition, capturing the bittersweetness of an era that had ended.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Jumpin' Jack Flash (3:40)
- A2 - Mother's Little Helper (2:40)
- A3 - 2,000 Light Years From Home (4:45)
- A4 - Let's Spend The Night Together (3:29)
- A5 - You Better Move On (2:40)
- A6 - We Love You (4:34)
- B1 - Street Fighting Man (3:10)
- B2 - She's A Rainbow (4:35)
- B3 - Ruby Tuesday (3:12)
- B4 - Dandelion (3:56)
- B5 - Sittin' On The Fence (2:53)
- B6 - Honky Tonk Women (3:03)
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