The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1989)

The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses is the Manchester band's debut album, released in 1989 on Silvertone Records and produced by John Leckie. With “I Wanna Be Adored”, “She Bangs The Drums”, “Made Of Stone” and the more than eight-minute “I Am The Resurrection”, it shaped the Madchester sound between guitar pop and indie dance. On offer is the 1989 European original pressing with original printed inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Jive – ZL74139, Silvertone Records – ZL 74139
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1989
• Genre: Indie Rock, Rock, Pop
• Inserts: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+

Condition graded to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the copy on offer.

Tracklist

Side A

1. I Wanna Be Adored – 4:52
2. She Bangs The Drums – 3:42
3. Waterfall – 4:37
4. Don't Stop – 5:17
5. Bye Bye Badman – 4:00

Side B

1. Elizabeth My Dear – 0:59
2. (Song For My) Sugar Spun Sister – 3:25
3. Made Of Stone – 4:10
4. Shoot You Down – 4:10
5. This Is The One – 4:58
6. I Am The Resurrection – 8:12

Personnel

Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitar), Gary “Mani” Mounfield (bass), Reni (drums, backing vocals). Produced by John Leckie (“Don't Stop”: Paul Schroeder). The cover and inner sleeve images are details from paintings by John Squire.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – it is the 1989 European first issue (ZL 74139), distributed by BMG Ariola, with the original printed inner sleeve.

What does the cover show?
The front and inner sleeve show details from paintings by guitarist John Squire: “Bye Bye Badman” on the cover, “Waterfall” on the inner sleeve.

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
The record and cover show light signs of wear (Very Good Plus). You can find details on our Vinyl Grading page.

Is there more indie rock?
Yes – browse our Indie Rock collection.