THE ROLLING STONES – THROUGH THE PAST DARKLY LP – EXC+ UK 1972 DECCA

Rolling Stones – Through The Past Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2)
(Decca Records  1972  SKL5019  STEREO  Boxed Decca Logo)
Matrix No’s: XZAL-9067-P-1W / XZAL-9068-P-2W
 UK Pressing

Vinyl in Excellent+ condition
(there are some surface marks (mark across side 2) visible on the vinyl when held up to the light but they don’t affect the sound quality apart from some light pops/crackles)

Front Laminated Square Sleeve in Excellent+ condition
– some wear to edges and laminate lift top left, some light rubbing on back & small tear at opening edge – Die Cut stereo/mono hole on back
Original Decca Inner Sleeve in Nr MINT condition

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. The original line-up was vocalist Mick Jagger, multi-instrumentalist Brian Jones, guitarist Keith Richards, bassist Bill Wyman, and drummer Charlie Watts. After Brian Jones death, Mick Taylor replaced him and he in turn was replaced by Ronnie Wood. Bill Wyman later retired and Charlie Watts passed away in 2021.

Through the Past, Darkly (Big Hits Vol. 2) is The Rolling Stones’ second official compilation album, released in 1969 shortly following Brian Jones’s departure from the group and subsequent death. The album was released by Decca Records in the UK and London Records/ABKCO Records in the US.

UK track listing

All songs by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, except where noted.

Side one

1. “Jumpin’ Jack Flash” – 3:40
   • Originally released as a single in May 1968
2. “Mother’s Little Helper” – 2:45
3. “2000 Light Years from Home” – 4:45
4. “Let’s Spend the Night Together” – 3:36
   • Originally released as a single in January 1967
5. “You Better Move On” (Arthur Alexander) – 2:39
   • Originally released on the 1964 EP The Rolling Stones
6. “We Love You” – 4:22
   • Edited version; originally released as a single in August 1967

Side two

1. “Street Fighting Man” – 3:15
2. “She’s a Rainbow” – 4:11
3. “Ruby Tuesday” – 3:16
   • Originally released as a single in January 1967
4. “Dandelion” – 3:32
   • Edited version; Originally released as a single in August 1967
5. “Sittin’ on a Fence” – 3:02
   • Originally released on the American compilation Flowers in July 1967
6. “Honky Tonk Women” – 3:00
   • Originally released as a single in July 1969

Personnel

• Mick Jagger – lead vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards
• Brian Jones – guitar, harmonica, sitar, tambura, mellotron, recorder, organ, backing vocals
• Keith Richards – guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
• Mick Taylor – guitar
• Charlie Watts – drums, percussion
• Bill Wyman – bass guitar, synthesizer, keyboards, backing vocals