THE ROLLING STONES 19th Nervous Breakdown Vinyl Record 7 Inch Decca 1966 1st Press F.12331 Single 45

The Rolling Stones - 19th Nervous Breakdown
(Original UK 1st Pressing with Blue/Silver Unboxed Decca Label with 'ffrr' ear logo. 4-Pronged Label Design. K/T Tax Code on label. 5C/1C Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - 7 Inch (45 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1966
Label: Decca
Catalogue No. F.12331

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): XDRF-37398-T1-5C 60 OI
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): XDRF-36987-T1-1C 2B OC

Condition: VG+ (The vinyl has a few surface marks)

Side A: 19th Nervous Breakdown
Side B: As Tears Go By

A notable 5C/1C hybrid manufacturing stamp marks the runout channels of this 1966 premier British distribution of the group's classic double-sided hit single. Allocated the retail classification F 12331, the forty-five features the historic silver-on-blue open Decca design alongside the traditional ear-shaped audio insignia and four-pronged push-out centre. The physical paper label carries the KT tax code. Inspecting the dead wax reveals the factory matrix marks stamped as XDRF-37398-T1-5C 60 OI on the A-side and XDRF-36987-T1-1C 2B OC on the flip, recording a fascinating combination of cutting variations from the initial industrial press run.

The musical content captures the musicians at a point of supreme creative momentum, delivering a pairing of contrasting sonic styles. The main side unleashes the frantic, bass-driven adrenaline of "19th Nervous Breakdown", known for its descending bass lines and biting social commentary. Turn the seven-inch over to discover the baroque pop elegance of "As Tears Go By", which utilises a beautiful acoustic guitar and string arrangement to frame Mick Jagger's melancholy vocal delivery. This dual-sided masterwork perfectly illustrates the band's rapid musical growth during the sixties.

A strong Very Good Plus (VG+) assessment indicates the clean condition of the vintage play surfaces. The seven-inch disc retains a high degree of its initial factory luster, carrying only small number of superficial hairline marks that do not obscure the deep sheen of the vinyl. It represents a wonderful, highly collectable pressing that will make an exceptional sonic addition to spin on your home audio turntable setup.