Conceived in September 1969, this album was designed specifically to promote their upcoming U.S. tour. The LP collected the best tracks left off the group's two official existing compilation albums plus the 'new' track 'Love In Vain', from the forthcoming 'Let It Bleed'. LP.

Although aimed squarely at U.S. radio stations, Decca decided to press up a small batch of copies for distribution in the UK which were allocated the catalogue number 'RSM 1'. The U.S. version on the London label was given the catalogue number 'RSD-1'.

Covers for both the U.S. & U.K. versions were printed in the U.S. and all carried the 'RSD-1' catalogue number. However there are differences between the two, the main one being that the U.S. LP lists the Stones' U.S. album catalogue on the right side of the rear panel - on the UK version this area is blank.

Contemporary information from Decca in the UK stated that just 200 copies of 'RSM 1' were pressed, compared to 2,000-2,500 copies of the U.S. 'RSD 1'.

The example on offer here is one of the only 17 signed examples known to exist today and this is one of them.

The sleeve is SIGNED on the rear panel by: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Mick Taylor in blue ball-point pen and Bill Wyman & Charlie Watts* in blue felt-tip.

It is believed that around 20 copies were signed by the band in October 1969 during a session at Olympic Studios.

*Recent research has suggested that Charlie Watts was absent from that session and that Bill Wyman signed on his behalf.

The example on offer here is one of the only 18 signed examples known to exist today. This copy was original owned by genius DJ Kenny Everett. It was passed down his family until being sold on eBay in 2011 and then again to its current owner in 2018. It is documented on the website stonesondecca.com as 'Signed copy no.7: https://www.stonesondecca.com/the-60s-decca/rolling-stones-aka-the-promotional-album/

Both labels are the 'small' blue & silver 'boxed' Decca variety with the catalogue number: RSM. 1

Matrix numbers: XARL-9205-2A & XARL-9206-1A

Stamper codes: 1/B & 1/B

Vinyl weight: 152g

Housed in a slick-on-posterboard cover printed in the U.S. but with UK rear panel layout.

Complete with original poly-lined red/mono Decca inner-sleeve & a copy of the original Decca press release.

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CONDITION

Labels: VERY GOOD +

Both are clean & bright with minor wear to the centre holes and some faint spindle marks on each side.

Visual: VERY GOOD

The playing surfaces retain an excellent deep gloss shine. Several surface marks and light scratches are present on each but nothing deep or 'feeleable'. Both sides lie 100% flat on the turntable when playing.

Audio: VERY GOOD

This copy has been played many times and some light vinyl crackle is audible in some parts. However, there are no skips, repeats of any other major audible issues.

Cover: GOOD

Fully intact but obviously repaired at the seams at some point in its life. The front panel has some moderate storagewear rubbing and light blemishes. There is also some shelfwear to the corners. The rear panel is similar but all of the signatures are in great shape and are undamaged.

Inner-sleeve: GOOD

General storage bends and light upper edge wear.

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