{"product_id":"the-rolling-stones-beggars-banquet-original-mono-vinyl","title":"The Rolling Stones - Beggars Banquet Original Mono Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: The Rolling Stones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Beggars Banquet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Decca Records\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: LK 4955\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1968\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1968 UK Original Mono Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: 12\" Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeggars 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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sleeve featuring the now-iconic invitation design after the controversial original \"toilet cover\" artwork was withdrawn.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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003cbr\u003e\nSide One\u003cbr\u003e\nSympathy For The Devil\u003cbr\u003e\nNo Expectations\u003cbr\u003e\nDear Doctor\u003cbr\u003e\nParachute Woman\u003cbr\u003e\nJig-Saw Puzzle\u003cbr\u003e\nSide Two\u003cbr\u003e\nStreet Fighting Man\u003cbr\u003e\nProdigal Son\u003cbr\u003e\nStray Cat Blues\u003cbr\u003e\nFactory Girl\u003cbr\u003e\nSalt Of The Earth\u003cbr\u003e\nAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal 1968 UK Mono Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nDecca Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: LK 4955\u003cbr\u003e\nFront-Laminated Gatefold Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Red Decca Poly-Lined Inner Sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Jimmy Miller\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Sympathy For The Devil, Street Fighting Man, No Expectations, Stray Cat Blues and Salt Of The Earth\u003cbr\u003e\nOne of the most influential rock albums ever released and a cornerstone of The Rolling Stones' catalogue\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK mono pressings remain among the band's most sought-after and collectible vinyl releases\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Excellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003cbr\u003e\nNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57468482945397,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/FEAE3E4E-3B47-48E5-8D07-45025DAE488F.jpg?v=1785762487","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/the-rolling-stones-beggars-banquet-original-mono-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}