17-12-2023
(mfh) ABKCO Records will release The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971 on February 2nd. The limited edition set includes reproductions of 18 7″ vinyl singles and extended play discs from “The World's Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Band” as originally released by Decca, London Records and ABKCO Records. The compilation serves as a second volume and companion to The Rolling Stones Singles 1963-1966 (ABKCO, 2022). All tracks were remastered by 13-time Grammy Award-winning engineer Bob Ludwig and The records are manufactured by Third Man Pressing in Detroit. The set, complete with picture sleeves of correct period, it will also come with a 32-page book containing extensive liner notes from Stones principle Nigel Williamson, as well as rare photographs and ephemera, plus a set of five photo cards and a poster, all in a hardcover box.
Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971 spans a crucial period in the band's development, when their move towards the experimental and psychedelic sounds of 'We Love You' and 'She's a Rainbow' gave way to the rootsy, bluesy rock of ' Honky”. Tonk Women' and 'Wild Horses'. Also during this period, guitarist/founding member Brian Jones was replaced by Mick Taylor – the first line-up change since the group's inception. Amid the stylistic changes and turmoil between '66 and '71, the Stones scored seven Top 10 singles on both sides of the Atlantic, including four Number Ones.
“Paint It, Black” topped the charts internationally in 1966. The eerie tone and sitar line played by Brian Jones was unlike anything the band had previously recorded. Singles 1966-1971 contains both US and UK versions of the 45. The latter's B-side “Long Long While” is a rare off-LP track. Other rare B-sides on the set include “Who's Driving Your Plane” from the US Top 10 hit “Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing In The Shadow?” and “Child Of The Moon” from the UK #1 “Jumpin' Jack Flash”. Stones collectors will also be satisfied with the mono mixes of “We Love You” and “Dandelion” (1967) which contain a repeat of ending with an ode to the other track.Both are exclusive to the single release.
Released in August 1968, the visual for the single “Street Fighting Man” Expectations” depicts protesters being assaulted by the police. After the Chicago Police Department dispersed anti-war protesters outside the Democratic National Convention later that month, the American label of the Stones retired the single, making it one of the most sought-after collectibles in the band's canon. The Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971 collection faithfully reproduces this controversial album art and also includes the 1971 UK maxi-single version of ” Street Fighting Man,” featuring “Surprise Surprise” and “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love.” Although not technically a Rolling Stones song, Mick Jagger's “Memo From Turner” from the Performance soundtrack is included. It was originally released as a single on 1970, the song features slide guitar by Ry Cooder, and the B-side “Natural Magic” is a Cooder instrumental.
While every track on the Rolling Stones 1966-1971 box set was recorded in the time frame suggested by its title, some of the records were originally released later. “I Don't Know Why”, “Out Of Time” and the stereo mix of the 1969 #1 hit “Honky Tonk Women” were 45s released in 1975-76, around the time ABKCO issued the rarities album of Stones Metamorphosis. “Sympathy For The Devil” was remixed separately by The Neptunes and Fat Boy Slim in 2003 and was originally released as part of a Super Audio CD at the time – it's available here as a 7″ vinyl record.
ABKCO Records houses the Rolling Stones catalog from the band's inception to early 1971. This includes the albums The Rolling Stones, England's Newest Hit Makers, 12 X 5, The Rolling Stones No. 2, The Rolling Stones, Now!, Out of Our Heads, Children of December (and everyone), Aftermath, Got Live If You Want!, Between the Buttons, The Satanic Majesties Request, Beggars Banquet, Let It Bleed and Get Yer Ya -Ya's Out! The Rolling Stones in concert. ABKCO Films hosts Charlie Is My Darling – Ireland 1965 and The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus.
Rolling Stones Singles 1966-1971 Tracklist:
“Paint It, Black” US edition (originally released May 1966)
Side A: Paint It, Black
Side B: Stupid Girl
“Paint It, Black” UK version (originally released May 1966)
Side A: Paint It, Black
Side B: Long Long while
“Mother's Little Helper” (originally released June 1966)
Side A: Mother's Little Helper
Side B: Lady Jane
“Have you seen your mother, baby, standing in the shadows?” (originally released September 1966)
Side A: Have you seen your mother, baby, standing in the shadows?
Side B: Who's Flying Your Plane?
“Let's Spend The Night Together” (originally released January 1967)
Side A: Let's spend the night together
Side B: Ruby Tuesday
“We Love You” (originally released August 1967)
Side A: We Love You
Side B: Dandelion
“She's A Rainbow” (originally released November 1967)
Side A: This is a rainbow
Side B: 2000 light years from home
“In Another Land” (originally released December 1967)
Side A: In another country
Side B: The Lantern
“Jumpin' Jack Flash” (originally released May 1968)
Side A: Jumpin' Jack Flash
Side B: Child Of The Moon
“Street Fighting Man” US version (originally released August 1968)
Side A: Street Fighting Man
Side B: No Expectations
“Honky Tonk Women” (originally released July 1969)
Side A: Honky Tonk Women (mono mix)
Side B: You can't always get what you want
“Memo From Turner” (originally released November 1970)
Side A: Note from Turner (Mick Jagger)
Side B: Natural Magic (Ry Cooder) from the film Performance
“Street Fighting Man” UK maxi-single (originally released June 1971)
Side A:
Street Fighting Man
Surprise Surprise
Side B: Everyone Needs Someone To Love
“Brown Sugar” (Side A originally released April 1971, Side B originally released June 1971)
Side A: Brown Sugar
Side B: Wild Horses
“I Don't Know Why” (originally released May 1975)
Side A: I Don't Know Why (aka I Don't Know Why I Love You)
Side B: Try a little harder
“Out Of Time” (originally released September 1975)
Side A: Out of Time
Side B: Jiving Sister Fanny
“Honky Tonk Women” (originally released April 1976)
Side A: Honky Tonk Women (stereo mix)
Side B: Sympathy for the Devil
“Sympathy For The Devil” Remix (originally released as part of the SACD EP & CD single in September 2003)
Side A: Sympathy For The Devil (The Neptunes Remix)
Side B: Sympathy For The Devil (Fat Boy Slim Remix)
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