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As with all studio recordings by 1960s artists, the Stones are available in both stereo and mono versions. It was a good thing in the LP era because it was mainly monaural, but when CDs appeared in the 1980s, a phenomenon occurred in which stereo mixes, which first appeared in Stones albums, were sporadically included. Because of this, the situation continues to this day where both mono and stereo are mixed in a single album. This is especially noticeable in the Stones’ albums up to around 1965. It’s as if they had no intention of unifying stereo and monaural sounds like the Beatles. In the case of the Stones, in order to collect the stereo versions, you have to buy several CD albums and be prepared for the songs to be duplicated. In fact, there are even songs, such as “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love,” whose stereo mixes have only been released on LPs. However, there is no sign that an official album containing only stereo versions will be made, which is a problem. This is a masterpiece in which the stereo mixes that have been officially released to date have been compiled into a single disc, and the stereo tracks that are not officially available have been diverted from the boot. The main part is the stereo mix that is scattered on the current CD, and up to “Time Is On My Side” is that part. When the current version was first released in 2002, I was really surprised when I was finally able to hear songs like “Around And Around” in clear stereo. Naturally, the unreleased stereo mix of the previously mentioned “Everybody Needs Somebody To Love” is also included. This is a valuable mix that was heard only on the British compilation album “ROCK’N ROLLING STONES” released in the 70’s, but this take itself, which was only included on the UK’s second album, is even monophonic. It’s a hard-to-find sound source on the album, so I think it’s even more valuable. “(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction”, “Play With Fire”, and even “Get Off My Cloud” are nostalgic stereo mixes that suddenly appeared on the compilation “HOT ROCKS” CD in the late 1980s. Even at the time, this appearance was a hot topic, and I bought the same compilation for the first time in stereo, knowing that the songs would be duplicated with other albums. Among them, the stereo mix of “Satisfaction” has a finish that is different from the current version, and at the time I was surprised at how conspicuous the acoustic guitar played by Brian was. The remaining stereo mixes recorded in the second half are unreleased stereo mixes heard on Rattle Snake’s “KEY TO THE HIGHWAY” and DAC “MAD SHADOWS”. The stereo versions of “19th Nervous Breakdown” and “Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby?” have not yet been officially released. Everything is so well put together that you can enjoy it as a high-quality 60’s Stones stereo album at an official level (duh?). Finally, “As Tears Go By” is the only song that does not have a stereo mix in any form, and was created by a maniac to create a unique stereo state for this compilation. Surprisingly, it is a stereo version! THE ROLLING STONES – DECCA 60’S STEREO TRACKS COMPILATION 1. It’s All Over Now 2. I Can’t Be Satisfied 3. If You Need Me 4. Empty Heart 5. 2120 South Michigan Avenue 6. Confessin’ The Blues 7. Around And Around 8. Look What You’ve Done 9. Down The Road Apiece 10. What A Shame 11. Time Is On My Side 12. Heart Of Stone * 13. Everybody Needs Somebody To Love *** 14. The Last Time 15. As Tears Go By ** 16. (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction * 17. Play With Fire 18. Get Off My Cloud * 19. Paint It Black * 20. 19th Nervous Breakdown 21. Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby? * Vintage alternate mix by Dave Hassinger ** Depth-enhanced stereo (DES) mix by Eckhard *** Vinyl transfer by Luke Pacholski
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