The Rolling Stones No. 2
The Rolling Stones
950 €
Estimated vinyl value [2026 Valuation]
Technical Identification Sheet
| RELEASE NUMBER (Discogs ID) | 926353 |
| Excel File Row | 206 |
| Date Added to Archive | 27/09/2026, 14:02:59 |
| Pressing Year | 1965 |
| Pressing Type (Press) | 1ST |
| Country of Pressing | UK |
| Record Label | DECCA |
| Stereo / Mono | MONO |
| Catalogue Number | LK 4661 |
| Barcode | N/A |
| Matrix / Runout Side A | XARL-6619-1A CH 2B ("Blind Man text""James Upton Ltd.""Clarifoil" "1A Mother 1") |
| Matrix / Runout Side B | XARL-6620-1A CU 1 ("1A Mother 1") |
| 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
"The Rolling Stones No. 2", in its glorious first Decca pressing from 1965, embodies the band's profound tribute to the roots of American blues. A fascinating and crucial anecdote concerns the key recording sessions for this record, which took place in the autumn of 1964 at the legendary Chess Studios in Chicago. Imagine the young Stones, almost reverently, treading the same floors and using the equipment that had witnessed the birth of masterpieces by Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry and Howlin' Wolf. Keith Richards himself described the experience as a true sonic pilgrimage. It wasn't just a matter of acoustics, but of that sacred aura that permeated the studio, profoundly influencing their sound and interpretation. Tracks like "Down Home Girl" and "You Can't Catch Me", recorded right there, resonate with a visceral authenticity, capturing the true essence of the rawest blues. For collectors of this specific edition, owning a record forged in that temple of music means holding a tangible piece of history where British rock'n'roll found its soul.
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Official Tracklist
- A1 - Everybody Needs Somebody To Love
- A2 - Down Home Girl
- A3 - You Can't Catch Me
- A4 - Time Is On My Side
- A5 - What A Shame
- A6 - Grown Up Wrong
- B1 - Down The Road Apiece
- B2 - Under The Boardwalk
- B3 - I Can't Be Satisfied
- B4 - Pain In My Heart
- B5 - Off The Hook
- B6 - Suzie-Q
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