After the Stones left Decca, a few unauthorized repackages were put out. One was actually quite good, as it had "Sad Day" and a number of other B-sides and rare tracks on it. This had the "pitchfork" JJF picture on the cover. I can't recall the title or track listing. Can anyone enlighten me? I don't believe it was ever issued on CD.

No Stone Unturned - October 1973



ROCKMAN

Yep, that's it! Thanks. I assume most of these were issued later on the Singles Collection.

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Rockman
No Stone Unturned - October 1973

Decca SKL 5173

[en.wikipedia.org]


"As we say in England, it can get a bit trainspottery"

There was at least one (often more) "new" Decca compilation every year in the 70s and 80s before the CD was invented.

I think the first time Decca did it the Stones took out a huge ad in the trades saying it was not authorized by the group. "Rolling Stones only available on Rolling Stones Records".

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midnrambler
There was at least one (often more) "new" Decca compilation every year in the 70s and 80s before the CD was invented.

There was for a few years after the Stones left the label, until the rights to repackage their old material changed

Stone Age (1971)
The press release issued by the Stones read "We didn't know this record was going to be released. It is, in our opinion, below the standard we try to keep up, both in choice of content and cover design." (Pity they didnt apply the same standard to 'Rarities' 35 years later). The album consisted of 12 songs which hadnt appeared on UK albums until that point.


Gimme Shelter (1971)
which included one side of material consisting of live performances previously unissued in the UK (ie, half of the US 'Got live if you want it' album). The other side was 6 well known songs from 1968-69

Milestones (1972)
A 12-track album, with a mixture of big hits and album tracks


Rock 'n' Rolling Stones (1972)
Probably my favourite of them all. Five of the 12 songs are Chuck Berry covers (including the 2 from YaYas), as well as Chuck soundalike songs such as Down the Road Apiece, Route 66 etc. Only 2 of the 12 songs are original compositions.

No Stone Unturned (1973)
More than half of the 12 songs were old b-sides, and the rest hadnt appeared on UK albums. The first UK release of any kind for 'Congratulations', I think.

Rolled Gold (1975)
28-track double LP which was our equivalent of 'Hot Rocks'. Reissued in 2007 with 12 extra tracks. The only post-1970 Decca compilation to have got a CD release.

Solid Rock (1980)
An odd grab-bag of 15 songs, featuring some big hits, early covers and choice album cuts ('Citadel'?)

Slow Rollers (1981)
A companion piece to 'Solid Rock', consisting of 14 slower songs from 'You Better Move On' through to 'YCAGWYW' and including the Italian version of 'As Tears Go By'



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<<The press release issued by the Stones read "We didn't know this record was going to be released. It is, in our opinion, below the standard we try to keep up, both in choice of content and cover design." >>

This is exactly the press release Stones fans could have issued in regard to much of their later studio efforts.

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Gazza
Stone Age (1971)
The press release issued by the Stones read "We didn't know this record was going to be released. It is, in our opinion, below the standard we try to keep up, both in choice of content and cover design."

"As we say in England, it can get a bit trainspottery"

Keith "Richard" indeed...

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71Tele
Keith "Richard" indeed...

That's how he was known back then.


"As we say in England, it can get a bit trainspottery"



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71Tele
Keith "Richard" indeed...

He wasnt professionally known as 'Richards' until around 77-78

I know...I was having fun with the fact that he used to be "Richard"