The Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet Original Mono Vinyl

Artist: The Rolling Stones

Title: Beggars Banquet

Label: Decca Records

Catalogue Number: LK 4955

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1968

Pressing Year: 1968 UK Original Mono Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Beggars Banquet is the seventh British studio album by The Rolling Stones and marks the band's triumphant return to their blues roots. Widely regarded as one of the greatest rock albums ever recorded, it signalled the beginning of the Stones' most celebrated creative period, combining raw blues, country influences and outstanding songwriting.

Featuring timeless classics including Sympathy For The Devil, Street Fighting Man, No Expectations, Parachute Woman and Salt Of The Earth, Beggars Banquet remains an essential album for any serious classic rock vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1968 UK mono pressing on Decca Records, catalogue number LK 4955. First issues were released on the unboxed red Decca label and housed in the original front-laminated gatefold sleeve featuring the now-iconic invitation design after the controversial original "toilet cover" artwork was withdrawn. Original UK mono pressings were produced in relatively limited numbers and are considerably scarcer than stereo editions, making them highly desirable among collectors.

Track Listing
Side One
Sympathy For The Devil
No Expectations
Dear Doctor
Parachute Woman
Jig-Saw Puzzle
Side Two
Street Fighting Man
Prodigal Son
Stray Cat Blues
Factory Girl
Salt Of The Earth
Additional Information
Original 1968 UK Mono Pressing
Decca Records
Catalogue Number: LK 4955
Front-Laminated Gatefold Sleeve
Original Red Decca Poly-Lined Inner Sleeve
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
Produced by Jimmy Miller
Features Sympathy For The Devil, Street Fighting Man, No Expectations, Stray Cat Blues and Salt Of The Earth
One of the most influential rock albums ever released and a cornerstone of The Rolling Stones' catalogue
Original UK mono pressings remain among the band's most sought-after and collectible vinyl releases
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Excellent (EX)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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