Metamorphosis
The Rolling Stones
105 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 8122903 |
| Excel File Row | 231 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:04:17 |
| Pressing Year | 1975 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | DECCA |
| Stereo / Mono | STEREO |
| Catalogue Number | SKL 5212 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | XZAL-13897.P-1W 2B K ( "Variant 4""DECCA Boxed-Purple-Blue""Harry Fisher (W) Master""Mother 2""RS 5-75 inner sleeve") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | XZAL-13898.P-2W 1 UC ("Mother 1""Copertina NO Gatefold") |
| 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
"Metamorphosis", published by Decca in 1975, is a fascinating and controversial chapter in The Rolling Stones' discography, serving as an unauthorised epilogue to the band's Decca era. This album, strategically released by the label after their departure, was an attempt to capitalise on the enormous archive of unreleased material. It is a genuine "box of rarities", comprising demos, alternative takes and unfinished tracks recorded between 1964 and 1970, many of which were never intended for official release and thus unknown to fans. Its historical importance lies precisely in its character as a musical "archaeological dig", offering an intimate and raw glimpse into the band's creative process, revealing embryonic or radically different versions of well-known songs and forgotten gems that otherwise would never have seen the light of day, making it indispensable for the most discerning collector and an invaluable sonic document.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Out Of Time (3:20)
- A2 - Don't Lie To Me (2:00)
- A3 - Somethings Just Stick In Your Mind (2:25)
- A4 - Each And Everyday Of The Year (2:48)
- A5 - Heart Of Stone (3:46)
- A6 - I'd Much Rather Be With The Boys (2:09)
- A7 - (Walking Thru The) Sleepy City (2:50)
- A8 - We're Wastin' Time (2:41)
- A9 - Try A Little Harder (2:16)
- B1 - I Don't Know Why (3:00)
- B2 - If You Let Me (3:18)
- B3 - Jiving Sister Fanny (2:45)
- B4 - Downtown Suzie (3:51)
- B5 - Family (3:30)
- B6 - Memo From Turner (2:42)
- B7 - I'm Going Down (2:50)
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