The Rolling Stones
Some Girls
Vinyl LP - Rolling Stones Records COC 39108
First Pressing with Original Uncensored Cover
with Miss You, Beast of Burden, Far Away Eyes

Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays well throughout with some occasional background noise, but no skips. Original uncensored die-cut cover is fully intact with no splits or writing. Includes original inner sleeve with graphics. Name written on one side of label.

Some Girls is the 16th US album by the Rolling Stones, released in June 1978 by Rolling Stones Records. It was the first album to feature guitarist Ronnie Wood as a full-time member; Wood had contributed to some tracks on the band's prior two albums, It's Only Rock 'n Roll (1974) and Black and Blue (1976). With a stable lineup in place for the first time in several years, the album marked a return to basics for the Rolling Stones and did not feature many guest musicians, unlike many of their prior albums. Notable contributions to the album, however, come from blues harmonica player Sugar Blue on "Miss You" and the title track.

The album cover for Some Girls was a collaborative effort involving the design by Peter Corriston and illustrations by Hubert Kretzschmar. An elaborate die-cut design, with the colours on the sleeves varying in different markets, it featured the Rolling Stones' faces alongside those of select female celebrities inserted into a copy of an old Valmor Products Corporation advertisement. The cover design was challenged legally when Lucille Ball, Farrah Fawcett, Liza Minnelli (representing her mother Judy Garland), Raquel Welch, and the estate of Marilyn Monroe threatened to sue for the use of their likenesses without permission. 

The album was quickly reissued with a redesigned cover that removed all the celebrities, whether they had complained or not. The celebrity images were replaced with black and punk-style garish colours with the phrase "Pardon our appearance – cover under reconstruction". 

Despite controversy surrounding its cover artwork and lyrical content, Some Girls was a commercial success, peaking at No. 1 on the US Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart. It became the band's top-selling album in the US, having been certified by the RIAA for selling six million copies by 2000. Several hit singles emerged from the album which would become rock radio staples for decades, including "Beast of Burden" (US # 8), "Shattered" (US # 31), and "Miss You", which reached No. 1 in the US.

Considered one of the band's finest records, Rolling Stone has included Some Girls in their lists of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.

Track listing

Side one
1. "Miss You" 4:48
2. "When the Whip Comes Down" 4:20
3. "Just My Imagination (Running Away with Me)" Norman Whitfield, Barrett Strong 4:38
4. "Some Girls" 4:36
5. "Lies" 3:11

Side two
1. "Far Away Eyes" 4:24
2. "Respectable" 3:06
3. "Before They Make Me Run" 3:25
4. "Beast of Burden" 4:25
5. "Shattered" 3:48

The Rolling Stones
Mick Jagger – lead vocals, backing vocals, electric guitar, piano, percussion 
Keith Richards – electric guitar, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, piano, lead vocals 
Ronnie Wood – electric guitar, backing vocals, pedal steel, acoustic guitar, bass guitar, bass drum 
Bill Wyman – bass guitar, synthesiser
Charlie Watts – drums 
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.


MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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