THE ROLLING STONES Aftermath Vinyl Record LP Decca 1966 UK Stereo 2W/1W Matrix
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The Rolling Stones - Aftermath
(Original UK Stereo Pressing with Blue/Silver Unboxed Decca Label. Housed in Front Laminated Picture Sleeve, complete with Decca polylined inner sleeve. KT Tax Code in runout. 2W/1W Matrix)
Format: Vinyl Record - LP Album (33 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1966
Label: Decca
Catalogue No. SKL 4786
Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): XZAL-7209-2W 1 KT A
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): XZAL-7210-1W 1 KT 1
Condition: EX/VG+ (Sleeve is in excellent clean condition with some minor areas of wear. There is a split on the side of the inner sleeve. The vinyl is in clean condition. It has a few surface marks)
Track Listing:
1. Mother's Little Helper
2. Stupid Girl
3. Lady Jane
4. Under My Thumb
5. Doncha Bother Me
6. Goin' Home
7. Flight 505
8. High and Dry
9. Out Of Time
10. It's Not Easy
11. I Am Waiting
12. Take It Or Leave It
13. Think
14. What To Do
This is an original UK stereo pressing of the 1966 masterpiece Aftermath, released on the distinctive unboxed blue and silver Decca label. As the first Rolling Stones album to consist entirely of original Jagger/Richards compositions, this stereo issue is a vital document of the band’s artistic evolution. This copy is identified by the authentic 2W/1W matrix stamps (XZAL-7209-2W and XZAL-7210-1W), ensuring the wide, detailed soundstage that brings Brian Jones’s multi-instrumental contributions—from dulcimer to marimbas—into sharp focus.
The record is presented in its original front-laminated picture sleeve, which is in Excellent condition. The laminate remains remarkably clean and vibrant, with only minor areas of honest wear consistent with careful handling over the decades. It comes complete with its period-correct Decca polylined inner sleeve, which remains in clean condition. The vinyl itself is graded as VG+, retaining a strong lustre and a deep black finish, though it displays a few light surface marks under close inspection.
Early stereo copies of Aftermath with these specific W-prefix matrix numbers are highly sought after by collectors for their superior audio fidelity compared to later reissues. This is a well-preserved collector-standard copy of a foundational 1960s rock album, offering a powerful and immersive analogue listening experience. It remains a essential addition for any serious Stones enthusiast or collector of 1960s British rock heritage.
