Rolling Stones "Some Girls" 1978 Banned Celebrity Cover, Uncensored Inner Sleeve

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Artist:  The Rolling Stones

Title:  Some Girls

Label:  Rolling Stones Records, distributed by Atlantic Recording Corp

Release Information:  

1978 Promotone B.V.  First version, Presswell Pressing.  

Matrix / Runout (A Side Etch exc Sterling stamp, var. 1): ST RS 784079 C (PR)P STERLING TJ

Matrix / Runout (B Side Etch exc Sterling stamp, var. 1): ST RS 784080 F (PR)P STERLING TJ

Some Girls is the 14th British and 16th American studio album by the English rock band The Rolling Stones, released on 9 June 1978 on Rolling Stones Records. By 1976, the Rolling Stones' popularity was in decline as the music industry was dominated by disco and newer rock bands. In addition, the punk rock movement was an emerging cultural force in the UK. The band had also failed to produce a critically acclaimed album since 1972's Exile on Main St. Mick Jagger is generally regarded as the principal creative force behind Some Girls, with him taking influence by dance music, most notably disco, during the recording of the album.

It was the first album to feature guitarist Ronnie Wood as a full-time member; Wood had contributed to some tracks on the band's prior two albums, It's Only Rock 'n Roll (1974) and Black and Blue (1976). With a stable line-up in place for the first time in several years, the album marked a return to basics for the Rolling Stones and did not feature many guest musicians, unlike many of their prior albums. Notable contributions to the album, however, come from blues harmonica player Sugar Blue on "Miss You" and "Some Girls".

Rebounding from the relative critical disappointment of Black and Blue, Some Girls reached No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart and No. 1 on the US Billboard 200. It became the band's top-selling album in the US, having been certified by the RIAA for selling six million copies by 2000. It was a major critical success, becoming the only Rolling Stones album to be nominated for a Grammy Award in the Album of the Year category. Many reviewers called it a classic return to form and their best album since Exile on Main St.

Several hit singles emerged from the album which would become rock radio staples for decades, including "Beast of Burden" (US No. 8), "Shattered" (US No. 31), "Respectable" (UK No. 23), highlighted by "Miss You", which reached No. 1 in the US and No. 3 in the UK. In 2003, Some Girls was included in Rolling Stone's list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Vinyl Description:

The vinyl disc was visually inspected and appears to be in VG+ condition.  No scratches or spindle wear noted.

Cover Description:

The cover is in VG+ condition and still has the manufacturer's shrink wrap and hype sticker. Features the original uncensored die-cut cover designed by Peter Corriston with the rare “Miss You" factory song sticker.  Includes the original celebrity inner sleeve. This cover was eventually banned and replaced with band members faces, due to celebrities objecting to using their likenesses without permission.  This version of the cover artwork is in pastel tones with turquoise “Some Girls” lettering. The Seller acquired this album from the label as a promo copy, which has a small saw-cut in the lower left corner of the cover and inner sleeve.  Very minor corner wear in lower right corner.  

Tracklist

 A1        Miss You          4:50

A2        When The Whip Comes Down   4:18

A3        Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)     4:25

A4        Some Girls        4:40

A5        Lies      3:12

B1        Far Away Eyes  4:24

B2        Respectable      3:05

B3        Before They Make Me Run         3:26

B4        Beast Of Burden            4:24

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