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

The Stone Roses – The Stone Roses is the Manchester band's debut album, released on 2 May 1989 on Silvertone and produced by John Leckie. A defining record of the Madchester scene, it initially reached only No. 19 in the UK charts and has since sold over four million copies worldwide. The cover, “Bye Bye Badman”, is a Jackson Pollock-influenced painting by guitarist John Squire. On offer is the EU original pressing (ORE LP 502) with non-embossed sleeve and original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Silvertone Records – ORE LP 502
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, non-embossed sleeve
• Pressing: EU original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1989
• Genre: Rock, Indie Rock, Madchester
• Inserts: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ and better
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

1. I Wanna Be Adored
2. She Bangs the Drums
3. Waterfall
4. Don't Stop
5. Bye Bye Badman
6. Elizabeth My Dear
7. (Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister
8. Made of Stone
9. Shoot You Down
10. This Is the One
11. I Am the Resurrection

Running order of the original 1989 LP; the split between side A and B is shown on the label images.

Personnel

Ian Brown (vocals), John Squire (guitars, backing vocals, artwork), Mani (bass), Reni (drums, backing vocals). Produced by John Leckie, engineered by Paul Schroeder.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the European first edition from 1989 on Silvertone (ORE LP 502) with original inner sleeve and non-embossed sleeve.

Are “Fools Gold” or “Elephant Stone” on this LP?
No – neither song was on the original LP. “Elephant Stone” was later added to the US edition, “Fools Gold” to a reissue.

What does media “VG+ and better” / sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is at least VG+ (light signs of use), in parts better. The sleeve shows light signs of use. Details at Vinyl Grading.

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