Description
Offered for sale is a limited edition blue vinyl mono Japanese pressing of 12×5 by the Rolling Stones, including the original obi.
About this copy: This copy of 12×5 is a 1981 pressing on the London label.
The cover is M-, with slight foxing on the back. The obi is VG++, with some foxing, but no tears. The insert is M-.
The blue vinyl disc is M-, with a couple of spindle marks on the labels, but no marks on the vinyl. Clean disc!
A nice copy of a scarce Rolling Stones LP.
Background: Released in 1964, 12×5 was the second album by the Rolling Stones, originally released under that title in the United States.
The album reached #3 on the U.S. album charts.
Allmusic.com gave 12×5 a 5 star review:
The evolution from blues to rock accelerated with the Rolling Stones’ second American LP. They turned soul into guitar rock for the hits “It’s All Over Now” and “Time Is on My Side” (the latter of which was their first American Top Ten single). “2120 South Michigan Avenue” is a great instrumental blues-rock jam; “Around and Around” is one of their best Chuck Berry covers; and “If You Need Me” reflects an increasing contemporary soul influence. On the other hand, the group originals (except for the propulsive “Empty Heart”) are weak and derivative, indicating that the band still had a way to go before it could truly challenge the Beatles’ throne.
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Country of origin: | Japan |
Size: | 12″ |
Record Label: | London |
Catalog Number: |
L 20 P 1010 |
Year of Release: | 1981 |
Format: | Mono |
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