Correct Justin, the 1973 tour (Europe leg) is the best sound avaible Stone in a live concert, mucha clear (specially in the drum and bass), with more unity and cohesion (specially between Keith and M.Taylor, and both with Charlie and Bill), and with more energy and explosion than the sound of the STP tour of 1972 as Its a real pity that there is no avaible more concerts release officially that the Brussels Affair (shows without Bobby Keys). The Empire Pool London and City Hall Newcastle and Essen shows are trully great (shows with Bobby Keys), these period was the best period of all entire Stone history live performances by far..

The only little complaint is that some times (noticiable on Gimme Shelter as example) there is an abuse in rhe sound of sinthetizers by Billy Preston (worst is on the mocambo shows of 1977), I prefer the best rock and roll piano in the history Nicky Hopckins.

My second choice is the 1971 tour that has an incredible sound too (not rich as the 1973 european tour sound but great), the Stones sound tight too with Nicky Hopckins and Bobby Keys at their best, its a pitty that there are only the Marquee, Leeds and some songs of the Roundhouse show officially..
But my number one is the bootleg-THE BRUSSEL AFFAIR-

The best live shows of1972 had better playing than any prior tour.But most bootlegs have crappy sound.Even the officially released Ladies and Gentlemen has crappy sound, particularly the guitars.



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For the most part the best boots have since been released officially. Thanks to the boys!

I'm still wishing for Stuttgat 1999

Rocks off at Roundhay is my personal favourite!Only 3 copies exist.A treasure trove of sounds .The music ,the conversations all frozen in time.Priceless.

i go for
- bright lights big city (ibc demos 1963 and montreux 1972-jamming)
- cops and robbers (1963-1965 songs)
- bedspring symphony (1973 live)
- the stars in the sky they never lie (1973 live)
- we hate you (1981 live, hampton), i had this album before still life came out

i had much swinging pig-records, they were good, and it was always a pleasure to find a new one at the record stores in the eighties

a good link for bootlegs ... [bootlegpedia.com]

STP 1972 and Handsome Girls deserve a mention.

I’ve been stoked about every archive and vault release so far. I just hope they never result to releasing audience recordings as other major artists have started to. Once they do, I will have to tap out. They have way too many professionally recorded shows than to have to stoop to that level. I know there’s a lot of you who enjoy listening to audience shows and more power to you as there’s multitudes available to download or purchase. I for one can’t stand them. Just my two cents.

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STP 1972 and Handsome Girls deserve a mention.

You mean Stones Touring Party from Dandelion? Great release, to this date!

Mathijs

Hard to beat Voodoo Brew and Voodoo Stew box sets.
Atlantic City 3 cd box on Swinging Pig is pretty awesome. And an honoury mention for The Black Box 3 disc box on Yellow Dog.

The early Swingin' Pigs were probably the CDs I've played most. There's No Angel Born In Hell and Get Yer Leeds Lungs out. Actually all their titles were special.

Live at Circus Krone Munich Sunday June 8 2003 direct from the Console

Handsome Girls box set along with Bruxelles Affair-Definitive Edition.

Nothing beats them two.

Nasty Music Lost Live Album 1973 by Mayflower gives Definitive Brussels a run for its money. Both are good but I give Mayflower the edge. Don’t forget Voodoo Residue whenever mentioning Brew and Stew. I picked up a box that has all three sets (Brew, Stew and Residue) several years ago. Also has a bonus cd-rom with all the artwork in digital format along with a bunch of even more demos (mostly Mick and Keith solo early versions) in mp3 format. It’s ranked right up there in my list.



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Mathijs

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DandelionPowderman
STP 1972 and Handsome Girls deserve a mention.

You mean Stones Touring Party from Dandelion? Great release, to this date!

Mathijs

Dandelion or Rattlesnake. Great stuff!

happy birthday nicky is also a good one

ROCKMAN

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Rockman

the first bootleg i ever physically owned

Fully Finished Studio Outtakes
Incredible Art Collins Tapes and More
Rocks Off!
Rock and Roll Stew
…to name a few.

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VenusLoon
Hard to beat Voodoo Brew and Voodoo Stew box sets.
Atlantic City 3 cd box on Swinging Pig is pretty awesome. And an honoury mention for The Black Box 3 disc box on Yellow Dog.

Yes! The three Voodoo sets are the Holy Grail and I have always loved the Atlantic City concert on Swinging Pig.

Berlin 1973 is a great show

Once again: Essen 1970. To me it has the best Brown Sugar version they ever played. And the rest is also pure craftsmanship.

Nasty Music

It's Only Goat's Head Soup (studio outtakes)

Work Sucks Let's Go on Tour (Box Set Live 1972)

Seventh of July

Camden Theatre ep.
Musicorama Mixdown

From the Jones era.

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steffiestones
Correct Justin, the 1973 tour (Europe leg) is the best sound avaible Stone in a live concert, mucha clear (specially in the drum and bass), with more unity and cohesion (specially between Keith and M.Taylor, and both with Charlie and Bill), and with more energy and explosion than the sound of the STP tour of 1972 as Its a real pity that there is no avaible more concerts release officially that the Brussels Affair (shows without Bobby Keys). The Empire Pool London and City Hall Newcastle and Essen shows are trully great (shows with Bobby Keys), these period was the best period of all entire Stone history live performances by far..

The only little complaint is that some times (noticiable on Gimme Shelter as example) there is an abuse in rhe sound of sinthetizers by Billy Preston (worst is on the mocambo shows of 1977), I prefer the best rock and roll piano in the history Nicky Hopckins.

My second choice is the 1971 tour that has an incredible sound too (not rich as the 1973 european tour sound but great), the Stones sound tight too with Nicky Hopckins and Bobby Keys at their best, its a pitty that there are only the Marquee, Leeds and some songs of the Roundhouse show officially..
But my number one is the bootleg-THE BRUSSEL AFFAIR-

When talking about the 1973 tour, the Berlin show is one of the best

Can you upload the Berlin Show
Thanks

video: [youtu.be]Berlin 1973



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Thanks