ROLLING STONES “BETWEEN THE BUTTONS” STEREO, 2ND US PRESS, PS 499, ORIG. OWNER

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Offering is original owner’s “Between the Buttons”, 2nd U.S. London Label Pressing (February 1967), PS 499, 12” LP, 33-1/3 RPM Stereo, blue & silver label, black vinyl record. This is the seventh (7th) Stones’ American studio album recorded between 08.03.1966 – 12.12.1966, released 01.23.1967 in the U.S. as the follow-up to 1965’s Aftermath. Reflecting the band’s brief foray into psychedelia and baroque pop balladry during the 60’s era, the album is among their most eclectic works. Brian Jones frequently abandoned his guitar during the sessions with instruments such as organ, marimba, dulcimer, vibraphone, kazoo and theremin. This album would be the last produced by Andrew Loog Oldham who, until this point, had been the band’s manager producing all of their albums to date. Purchased in February 1967 at E.J. Korvette, Pelham Manor, NY.

Specific descriptions:

·        Album Cover / Jacket – CONDITION:   EXCELLENT. There are no stains, age toning, markings or discoloration on either the front or back covers. There are no seam splits, tears or corner wear. The front cover has retained all of its original, rich colors. The B&W back cover has no fading, yellowing, owner marks, stains or age discolorations.

·        Vinyl – CONDITION: NM. Seldom played, with very light wear, its vinyl playing surfaces are clean and very bright. Both sides have retained a nice gloss, with no scratches. Has few, minimal hairline / non-feelable surface marks. The blue and silver labels are EX, with no spindle wear, stains or discoloration. Side 1 label has one (1) minor rip mark (see photos nos. 13-14).

·        Record Sleeve – CONDITION: EX.  This original “London / Parrot / Coliseum” paper inner sleeve is pristine, having retained its rich B&W and orange colors with no fading, stains, folds or discoloration. There is a 1 ½” seam tear located at the mid-point of the sleeve’s bottom.

·        Specific Identifiers:

(1)  Barcode:

Matrix / Runout (Side A Label) XZAL 7616)

Matrix / Runout (Side B Label) XZAL 7617)

Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched): XZAL 7616 -1K with script font Bell Sound stamp

Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): XZAL 7617-1P 1 with script font Bell Sound stamp

(2)  Other Identifiers:

 (1) Other Identifiers:

·        Curved legal text reads: “Unauthorized public performance, broadcasting and copying of this recording prohibited”

·        Sides listed as “Side 1” & “Side 2”

·        Catalog number on label does not have a dash.

·        Title and band name are all in lower case.

·        Light blue label and silver text.

·        Track A2 on back cover is “Yesterdays’ Papers” whereas A2 on record label is “Yesterday’s Papers”

Always stored upright, kept in dry, non-smoking homes. Please review the twenty-four (24) photos to assist in your assessment of the album jacket, the “London” inner paper sleeve and the vinyl record. The photographs are an integral part of the descriptions of each of these three (3) items.

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