Rolling Stones/Dirty Work UK Original LP

The Stones left Atlantic, where they had been affiliated for many years, and transferred to CBS Records. Dirty Work was released in March 1986 as the first album after the transfer. As it was the first album after the transfer, the analog version was released with a very elaborate binding (the red shrink-print US version had a single jacket printed on the inside of the part that houses the record). In addition, this album was the last analog version of the Stones’ new studio album produced in Japan. It achieved steady success, reaching number 4 on the US charts. However, as you know, behind the scenes of production, the conflict between Mick and Keith had become indispensable. Mick prioritized his solo career. Only three songs were purely co-written with Keith, and Bill played bass on only three songs. Her relationship with Charlie deteriorated and the tour was not held. However, on the US tour in 1989, the single-cut One Hit and Harlem Shuffle from this album were played. Keith also sang the closing number, and there was also a plan to include Keith’s vocals on another song. After this, Keith’s solo album was released in 1988, so this is also an interesting anecdote. Now, since this is the first album of the transfer, Steve Lillywhite, who was a very popular producer of this era, was brought in to produce. It is also famous for its luxurious guests. Jimmy Page, Bobby Womack, Tom Waits, Jimmy Cliff, and other members of the Stones are as gorgeous as ever. And I can imagine that it was Keith who led the production of this album. However, All the Way Down includes a cool number that is played without a bass. (I want to hear it live!) Now, what I want to emphasize above all is the quality of the sound as an analog record. The sound quality is outstanding in the transition period between CDs and analog discs. The US version is famous as the RL cut, but this time I decided to introduce the UK version because it is a nationalist thing. The UK version of this album was shrink-wrapped with red film, so I didn’t know whether it was the UK version or the European version (Dutch press) until I opened it. I think the ratio was about 50/50. The disc used for this reproduction is a genuine UK disc with double-sided “★Matrix 1” in excellent condition. Also, after the closing number Sleep Tonight, Ian Stewart’s piano (playing Key to High Way), who passed away in December 1985, is recorded as a hidden track. Taken from the original UK LP (Rolling Stones Records, CBS 86321) (40:34) 1. One Hit (To The Body) 2. Fight 3. Harlem Shuffle 4. Hold Back 5. Too Rude 6. Winning Ugly 7. Back To Zero 8. Dirty Work 9. Had It With You 10. Sleep Tonight 11. Key To The Highway (Piano played by Ian Stewart)*Secret Track