Singles Collection: The London Years

Rock · 1989 · 30 tracks

Singles Collection: The London Years

The Rolling Stones

A comprehensive 3-CD collection of The Rolling Stones' singles and B-sides from their formative 1963-1971 London/Decca era, largely presented in their original mono mixes. It's a chronological journey

August 15, 1989 · ABKCO

This is the sound of rock and roll history unfolding, track by track. 'Singles Collection: The London Years' isn't just a compilation; it's a time capsule, capturing The Rolling Stones' raw, rebellious energy and their astonishing musical growth from 1963 to 1971. With most tracks in their original, gritty mono mixes, you're getting the authentic sound that shook the world. It's essential for anyone wanting to understand the foundational swagger and blues-infused power that defined the greatest rock & roll band, offering a definitive, chronological listen through their most impactful early work. Own this to experience the unvarnished genesis of a legend.

Tracklist · 30 Tracks

01

Come On

1:48

01

Street Fighting Man

3:09

01

Sad Day

3:01

02

I Want to Be Loved

1:51

02

Memo From Turner

4:06

02

Long Long While

3:00

03

I Wanna Be Your Man

1:43

03

I Don’t Know Why

3:01

03

Lady Jane

3:10

04

Try a Little Harder

2:17

04

Who’s Driving Your Plane?

3:13

04

Stoned

2:09

05

Little by Little

2:38

05

Out of Time

3:21

05

Ruby Tuesday

3:12

06

Jiving Sister Fanny

3:20

06

We Love You

4:36

06

I Just Want to Make Love to You

2:16

07

Dandelion

3:48

07

Time Is on My Side

2:52

08

In Another Land

2:54

08

Congratulations

2:27

09

Child of the Moon (rmk)

3:08

09

Heart of Stone

2:45

10

Get Off of My Cloud

2:56

11

I’m Free

2:25

12

The Singer Not the Song

2:24

13

Gotta Get Away

2:10

14

Stupid Girl

2:56

15

You Can’t Always Get What You Want

4:51

Moments Worth Listening For

The immediate, iconic fuzz guitar riff of "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" that still sounds revolutionary, a perfect encapsulation of youthful frustration.

The hypnotic, percussive opening and Mick Jagger's commanding vocal delivery on "Sympathy for the Devil," building to a sinister, irresistible groove.

The eerie, sitar-driven melody and dark introspection of "Paint It Black," showcasing the band's psychedelic experimentation.

The raw, desperate vocal interplay between Mick Jagger and Merry Clayton on "Gimme Shelter," a chilling moment of apocalyptic beauty.

Reviews

AllMusic

Where This Album Departs

How does Singles Collection: The London Years sound next to the rest of The Rolling Stones's catalogue?

Rebellious+1.3σ

Rebellious saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Cassette uses generative AI to enrich its catalog. How we use AI →