The Rolling Stones – Black and Blue (1976)

Description

The Rolling Stones Black and Blue 1976 vinyl

This Rolling Stones Black and Blue vinyl is an exceptionally clean 1976 US pressing on Rolling Stones Records, catalog COC 79104, pressed by PRC Recording Company and mastered at Sterling Sound.

The vinyl is the standout here, grading Near Mint (NM) with beautiful deep gloss and exceptionally clean playing surfaces. It has been fully play tested from beginning to end and sounds amazing, with strong, clear playback throughout.

The original gatefold jacket grades VG+ and remains solid and attractive, displaying the distinctive Guy Peellaert artwork beautifully. It shows moderate age and storage wear consistent with the grade; please review the detailed photographs of the actual copy.

Also included is the excellent original Mobile Studio Limited custom inner sleeve, grading NM-. The sleeve provides individual recording and musician credits for each track and is an important part of the complete original package.

Pressing Details

Artist: The Rolling Stones
Album: Black and Blue
Label: Rolling Stones Records
Catalog Number: COC 79104
Year: 1976
Country: United States
Pressing Plant: PRC Recording Company
Mastering: Sterling Sound
Vinyl: NM
Gatefold Cover: VG+
Original Custom Inner: NM-
Spine Price Code: 0698

Exact Runouts

Side One: ST-RS-763567-JJJ-1-111 STERLING PRC

Side Two: ST-RS-763568-GGG-1-1-11 STERLING LH PRC 2

The runouts are etched except for the stamped STERLING mastering mark. Side Two also carries the LH mastering signature.

Originally released in 1976, Black and Blue captures the Stones during a fascinating transitional period and includes “Hot Stuff,” “Hand of Fate,” “Memory Motel,” “Hey Negrita,” “Fool to Cry” and “Crazy Mama.”

A particularly attractive, complete copy with exceptional NM vinyl, an original custom inner sleeve and precisely identified PRC/Sterling pressing details.

The photographs show the actual record offered for sale.