The Rolling Stones - Hackney Diamonds (Vinyl LP | Worldwide Original | 2023)

The Rolling Stones – Hackney Diamonds is the Rolling Stones' first album of new original songs since "A Bigger Bang" (2005) and the first since the death of drummer Charlie Watts. It was produced by Andrew Watt and mainly recorded from December 2022 at studios including Electric Lady in New York, Henson in Los Angeles and Metropolis in London. Watts appears on two tracks from 2019 sessions, with Steve Jordan on drums elsewhere; guests include Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga and Bill Wyman. It was released on 20 October 2023 and reached No. 1 in 20 countries. This copy is the 2023 original pressing on 180 gram vinyl in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Rolling Stones Records 602455464552
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, 180 g, gatefold
• Pressing: Original pressing
• Country: Worldwide
• Year of this pressing: 2023
• Genre: Rock, Blues Rock
• Category: New vinyl

Condition

• Condition: New & factory sealed

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Tracklist

1. Angry (Jagger/Richards/Watt)
2. Get Close (Jagger/Richards/Watt)
3. Depending On You (Jagger/Richards/Watt)
4. Bite My Head Off (Jagger/Richards)
5. Whole Wide World (Jagger/Richards)
6. Dreamy Skies (Jagger/Richards)
7. Mess It Up (Jagger/Richards)
8. Live By The Sword (Jagger/Richards)
9. Driving Me Too Hard (Jagger/Richards)
10. Tell Me Straight (Jagger/Richards)
11. Sweet Sounds Of Heaven (Jagger/Richards)
12. Rolling Stone Blues (Muddy Waters)

Personnel

The Rolling Stones: Mick Jagger (vocals, guitar, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Ronnie Wood (guitar). Drums: Steve Jordan, Charlie Watts on "Mess It Up" and "Live By The Sword".

Guests: Paul McCartney (bass on "Bite My Head Off"), Elton John (piano on "Get Close" and "Live By The Sword"), Bill Wyman (bass on "Live By The Sword"), Lady Gaga (vocals) and Stevie Wonder (piano, Rhodes, Moog) on "Sweet Sounds Of Heaven", Benmont Tench (organ), Matt Clifford (keyboards). Produced by Andrew Watt.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes. This is the standard edition from the year of release, 2023, on 180 gram vinyl in a gatefold sleeve.

Does Charlie Watts play on the album?
Yes, on two tracks: "Mess It Up" and "Live By The Sword" come from 2019 sessions. "Live By The Sword" also features former bassist Bill Wyman; Steve Jordan plays drums on all other songs.

Is the record new?
Yes. The record is new and factory sealed, so it has not been opened or played.

Do you have more The Rolling Stones records?
Yes, for example The Rolling Stones – Tattoo You or The Rolling Stones – Exile On Main St.. More titles are in our Rock collection.