The Rolling Stones Signed Chuck Berry UK Mono LP Vinyl Record (Pye, NPL 28024)....

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A INSPIRATIONAL ALBUM FOR THE STONES, SIGNED BY THE COMPLETE EARLY 1963 LINEUP

The Rolling Stones Signed Chuck Berry UK Mono LP Vinyl Record (Pye, NPL 28024). Vintage original UK mono 12" vinyl pressing of the self-titled compilation album by rock n' roll pioneer Chuck Berry - a central inspiration for the Rolling Stones - released by Pye International by 1963. This record holds the distinction of being signed by the 'complete' Rolling Stones line-up as of January 1963. Signed to the reverse in ballpoint by Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Charlie Watts, in blue ink by Brian Jones, in black ink by Bill Wyman, and in pencil by founding member and keyboardist Ian Stewart. Vinyl with Chess red/yellow labels, in "The Sound of Entertainment" inner sleeve. This record is arguably the most evocative album to have been signed by the Rolling Stones, not least because it is signed by the 'complete' lineup as of January 1963, including Charlie Watts, and Ian Stewart, keyboardist and Stones member until May 1963. In addition, it represents the musical allegiance for Rhythm and Blues which bound the Rolling Stones together. In an episode etched in Rolling Stones history, a chance encounter between Mick Jagger and Keith Richards occurred at Dartford railway station on October 17, 1961. Their friendship was kindled by a shared taste in the two R&B records which Mick was carrying under his arm: The Best of Muddy Waters, and Chuck Berry's Rockin' at the Hops - both rare Chess releases. The present lot is a UK release with Chess disc labels, bearing the same image of Chuck Berry in profile as the record held by Mick on that fateful day. This extraordinary album therefore evokes that famous meeting between Mick and Keith, captures the emerging lineup in the 102 Edith Grove era, and shows the musical DNA which drove the Rolling Stones to rock n' roll stardom. Sleeve exhibits visible handling wear and age to the cover including ring wear, disc exhibits several scratches. Comes with a full LOA from Beckett Authentication Services and PSA/DNA.

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