foghat43 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) Trying to build up my Stones library, and I want to add a good compilation that covers their early years. Hot Rocks 1964-1971 (Volume I) seems to get recommended a lot, but I've noticed that there are lots of other compilations that have been released since then and that seem to cover the same ground (Singles Collection: The London Years, GRRR, The Very Best of the RS 1964-1971, Forty Licks, etc.)...so I'm a little confused as to which one to buy. I don't consider myself a "completist", but I do want to have a good quality collection that also sounds good (on CD format). And again there are so many remasters/versions, which adds even more to the confusion.I'm specifically looking for one that covers their early years (64 to Beggars), not one that spans their entire career. I already have the complete albums (starting at Beggars) so I have the "Golden Era" covered. I'm looking for something that adequately covers the pre-Beggars era without having to buy all those individual albums.So die hard Stones fans please sound off...which compilation should I buy?And while we're at it...which albums should I add to my collection?...I already have:Beggars BanquetLet It BleedSticky FingersExile on Main StreetIt's Only Rock n' RollSome GirlsTattoo You Edited December 20, 2015 by foghat43 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixes Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Goats Head SoupBuy it TODAY!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I'd probably go with one of the larger versions of GRRR (I think there's a 3 disc version before you start getting into the really crazy priced editions). It's the most recent so it spans their entire studio career, plus it's the most well-rounded IMO.Hot Rocks is excellent, but it's quite limited in terms of the eras it covers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghat43 Posted December 20, 2015 Author Share Posted December 20, 2015 I'd probably go with one of the larger versions of GRRR (I think there's a 3 disc version before you start getting into the really crazy priced editions). It's the most recent so it spans their entire studio career, plus it's the most well-rounded IMO.Hot Rocks is excellent, but it's quite limited in terms of the eras it covers. I'm specifically looking for one that covers their early years (64 to Beggars), not one that spans their entire career. I have the albums already (starting at Beggars)...so I'm looking for something that adequately covers the pre-Beggars era without having to buy all those individual albums. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Towelie Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 This ones a good'un... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) The thing that's frustrating about the ABKCO era back catalog is that they decide to put US and UK versions out separately instead of making them one CD or a double CD.The back catalog's on Spotify so you can just make your own track listing up and get through the "US vs UK" crap. Hot Rocks & More Hot Rocks are great to listen to, I think More Hot Rocks is a great collection and still listen to that one. The only thing with Hot Rocks is that it's kind of short and live Midnight Rambler kind of eats up space (as epic as it is, swapping that out with the album version cuts it down). It would have made for a good single CD.There's also the two Big Hits (High Tides & Through the Past Darkly) collections from the era (more US vs UK dilemma, but most of it's pre Beggars). If you can find it, Rolled Gold is pretty packed with music on 2 CDs (which goes with the album Rambler) and go with the mono versions (surprised they didn't do a mono box set). I'm pretty sure GRRR! Super Deluxe is out of print. Edited December 20, 2015 by dalsh327 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luciusfunk Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I liked Forty Licks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Singles Collection: The London Years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
classicrawker Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 (edited) The thing that's frustrating about the ABKCO era back catalog is that they decide to put US and UK versions out separately instead of making them one CD or a double CD.The back catalog's on Spotify so you can just make your own track listing up and get through the "US vs UK" crap. Hot Rocks & More Hot Rocks are great to listen to, I think More Hot Rocks is a great collection and still listen to that one. The only thing with Hot Rocks is that it's kind of short and live Midnight Rambler kind of eats up space (as epic as it is, swapping that out with the album version cuts it down). It would have made for a good single CD.There's also the two Big Hits (High Tides & Through the Past Darkly) collections from the era (more US vs UK dilemma, but most of it's pre Beggars). If you can find it, Rolled Gold is pretty packed with music on 2 CDs (which goes with the album Rambler) and go with the mono versions (surprised they didn't do a mono box set). I'm pretty sure GRRR! Super Deluxe is out of print. If you get Hot Rocks which version you get makes difference in sound quality... The 1986 Japanese release is supposed to be the best. It actually was released as separate single CD's so if you want thru complete album you need to buy both. I have the first CD and it sounds fantastic.... Edited December 20, 2015 by classicrawker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I grew up on the Rolled Gold set, I recommend that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieselDaisy Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I couldn't do without the early Stones albums, I have to say. Aftermath is a certifiable masterpiece, Mick Jagger's personal favourite, and the first three albums have a rough and ready charm - they really represent the best of British rhythm and blues. On Out of our Heads The Stones were doing all of these soul numbers, Motown, Solomon Burke. Now soul is not something you normally associate with the stones but there it is. It is an important chapter. Even Between the Buttons and Satanic are interesting curios, being as they are a sort of baroque psychedelic. Buttons is basically a Kinks rip off, but a decent Kinks rip. It has that middle class Englishness, London surberbia, about it. And you are not going to find Citadel on any of the hits sets yet that song is a masterpiece. Satanic may just be the most interesting album the stones ever recorded. You could write a whole book on it. It is a flawed statement but thoroughly interesting. PSIt is the UK albums I'm acquainted with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Len Cnut Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 I think soul is the logical direction for The Stones really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
username Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Trying to build up my Stones library, and I want to add a good compilation that covers their early years. Hot Rocks 1964-1971 (Volume I) seems to get recommended a lot, but I've noticed that there are lots of other compilations that have been released since then and that seem to cover the same ground (Singles Collection: The London Years, GRRR, The Very Best of the RS 1964-1971, Forty Licks, etc.)...so I'm a little confused as to which one to buy. I don't consider myself a "completist", but I do want to have a good quality collection that also sounds good (on CD format). And again there are so many remasters/versions, which adds even more to the confusion.I'm specifically looking for one that covers their early years (64 to Beggars), not one that spans their entire career. I already have the complete albums (starting at Beggars) so I have the "Golden Era" covered. I'm looking for something that adequately covers the pre-Beggars era without having to buy all those individual albums.So die hard Stones fans please sound off...which compilation should I buy?And while we're at it...which albums should I add to my collection?...I already have:Beggars BanquetLet It BleedSticky FingersExile on Main StreetIt's Only Rock n' RollSome GirlsTattoo YouGet Aftermath and Out Of Our Heads. Essential early Stones. Preferably the UK pressings. As for compilations, just get The Singles Collection: The London Years and the 3-disc version of Grrr. Edited December 21, 2015 by username Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wasted Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Jump Back is the best compilation. Edited December 21, 2015 by wasted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Broue Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Might just leave this here This ones a good'un...He stole Johnny B. Good from Marty McFly!!!111!!one! Edited December 21, 2015 by Strange Broue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sixes Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 (edited) Just get every album. It's worth itDon't pussyfoot around Edited December 21, 2015 by Sixes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supercool Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 metamorphosis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foghat43 Posted January 2, 2016 Author Share Posted January 2, 2016 Goats Head SoupBuy it TODAY!!I bought GHS yesterday...so far I've only listened to it all the way through a couple of times. Maybe it will grow on me with more listens, but so far I'm not very impressed with it. Still a worthy addition to my collection since I want to have all the Mick Taylor albums. And it's not a bad album...just somewhat of a let down considering the albums that preceded it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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