Rolling Stones Hot Rocks, very rare Shelley variant

$

150

The Rolling Stones, Hot Rocks, double LP, ultra-rare “Shelley” variant, which includes the much sought-after alternate versions of “Brown Sugar” and “Wild Horses”.

London Records, 2PS 606, 1971, first US pressing. matrix XZAL 11018 Shelley 11-18-71. Etched in the dead wax of two sides is "11-18-71" and on three sides is "Shelley". Vinyl is a conservative VG on all four sides with only light marks (graded visually). Cover is VG- with some ring wear. This album comes complete with the original full-colour London catalog inner sleeves. VG- (seam splits).

The reserve is low for a record valued at USD$250 Please bid accordingly.  If you have any questions, please email. Good luck!

More information on this rare pressing:

Upon its initial pressing of Hot Rocks, (Nov. 18, 1971), alternate versions of Brown Sugar and Wild Horses were included on the master plate. These versions first appeared in the 1970 documentary film, Gimme Shelter. Since there was no clear reference to their origin on the album cover, sleeve or label, one must look at the trail-off vinyl (the smooth vinyl located nearest the disc label) and look for the word Shelley and the date 11-18-71.

The identifying mark is not easy to locate or read, but the mystery does not end if and when it is found. It seems that this "alternate pressing" was soon pulled in favor of a set which contained the single versions of Brown Sugar and Wild Horses. However, Shelley wasn't quite done, as the name reappeared for a short time afterwards with either a later date, or no date at all.

The songs themselves differ greatly from the known versions. Brown Sugar is a lot closer to the demo version heard in the hotel room sequence of the Gimme Shelter movie while “Wild Horses” has some noticeable vocal reverb.

The original Shelley 11-18-71, with the alternate takes, rarely surfaces and is among the top ten US collectables.

The labels are light blue and silver originals with boxed London logo and 'Stereophonic' text.
The all important word 'Shelley' has been hand scratched on all four sides with the date 11-18-71 scratched into the run out groove on side four. Also present in the run out groove of side four is the XZAL11018 matrix number and 'STERLING' has been machine stamped.

A rare chance to own a genuine piece of Stones history!

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