The Rolling Stones - Black And Blue (LP)
- LP
- 1 piece(s)
- 2025
- 35 tracks
- 2 uur, 58 min
- classic rock
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This is an amazing pressing. The record just jumps out at you from the speakers. Every song is fantastic. There's some really skilled musicians playing alongside the main Stones guys, and they bring a lot to these tracks. "Fool To Cry" stands out as even better than this already top-notch set of songs.
Matrix / Groove details on my vinyl:Side A:ST-RS-763567-G 2 6 1 STERLING LH A1 PRSide B:STRS 763568 B 1 STERLING LH 26 3 1Side A has STERLING 26 A1 pressed, 26 reflected, others engravedSide B shows STERLING 763568 B 26 3 1 pressed, others engraved and 26 reflected
The record I got has skips on the first side. The zoetrope picture doesn't show up when you spin it (I made sure my player is set up right). RS customer service hasn't gotten back to me after five days now. Plus, the cover is just some flimsy, cheap plastic.
This UK first press on vinyl, graded A1/B1, is the ultimate benchmark for Black And Blue's sound quality and stands among the finest records in my collection (which totals 2000). The audio presentation is strikingly three-dimensional, with guitars, keys, and percussion each occupying their distinct spaces. The mix is dynamic and vibrant. Background noise is minimal, and quiet sections remain clear and unmarred, provided the record is in good condition.
From A1 to B4, this 2025 deluxe edition black vinyl remaster (pressed in France by MPO) falls short and is quite a letdown when compared to the first UK and first US Monarch pressings (which, by the way, isn't as good as the UK version). Sure, this 2025 remaster is clean, but it completely ruins the original album's groove. The drums and bass lack their usual punch, Keith's rhythm and lead lines are buried in the mix, and the stereo soundstage feels flat and lifeless. The first UK pressing is way better—raw, energetic, and packed with the crunch and swagger that made this album a sonic masterpiece. Casual listeners might dig the polish of the remaster, but true fans will miss the snap of Charlie's snare and the prominence of Bill's bass. Just compare Keith's opening rhythm guitar in the right channel of "Hand of Fate," and you'll immediately notice a major difference. The vinyl itself is quiet and free of distractions, and the packaging stays true to the UK original. I listened using an AT LP5X turntable, AT-VM95ML cartridge/stylus, Yamaha S301 amplifier, and Elac F6 tower speakers. The same results came up when I switched to my Denon PMA-600NE amplifier and AT-VM750 shibata cartridge and stylus.
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| Date | Lowest price | Average price |
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| 31 Dec 2025 | £24.49 | €27.01 |
| 31 Jan 2026 | £24.49 | €25.52 |
| 28 Feb 2026 | £26.00 | €27.52 |
| 9 Mar 2026 | £24.49 | €26.76 |