How Good Is The Rolling Stones 1st Album & Why Is It Worth A Fortune Today?

60 years ago in April 1964, The Rolling Stones released their debut album. In this video, we tell the full story of that incredible and look at its songs, cover and why some pressings are worth four figure sums.

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[catalanadventure]

I have an original copy of the LP personally signed by Bill Wyman to my mother in law who used to hang out with band.

[TZ-zuki]

Definitely one of the finest debut albums of all time. At first, I was one of those Beatles vs Stones fans (choosing the Beatles), but around 1966 I realized I didn't have to chose one over the other, I could be a fan of both. And have been that ever since.

[neiltheblaze]

For my entire life I've never understood the whole Beatles vs. Stones rivalry bit. I liked them both in 1964, and I still do. Never saw a reason not to like either, and never needed them to be more like one another. I never believed I had to choose one over the other. Why would I? I liked the Beatles for their innovative outlook and their songwriting. I liked the Stones for their take on the blues and R&B - I liked both bands because I love guitars. Then I kept adding bands: The Animals, The Kinks, The Yardbirds, The Who, etc, etc, etc. My love of music just kept expanding and the new stuff never negated the old. I don't care who is The Greatest of All Time. Music isn't a competition to me.

[misternewoutlook]

I would like to see The Who, Kinks, Yardbirds and Hollies get a guest spot some time. Edit: I'd be remiss to not mention Gerry and the Pacemakers or the Searchers. Plus other Cavern groups too.

[johnunderwood]

I was a teenager when this album (LP in my day!) came out and it was unique at the time. I had never heard of Bo Diddley and the guitar work they did on Mona was just amazing to me - never heard anything like it! Great music which for a lot of teenagers then opened a door to the blues. Of all their LPs I love their second album best as to me it shows their great guitar work even more. Please cover No.2 🙂

[anthonycraig]

Good to see some Stones on the channel. Funnily enough I was in Regent Sound Studio only yesterday. It's a small music shop now so it's good that music is still being played there in some form. There's a small advert from the 60s in the window acknowledging that the Stones recorded Not Fade Away there. Nice that some parts of London are holding on to their musical heritage if they can despite developers having other ideas!

[tattyshoesshigure]

Something I’ve noticed about this great album is the high quality of the pressing. The copy I bought in ‘64 plays as well now as it did when it first landed on my turntable six decades ago, despite being played hundreds of times on equipment of wildly varying quality!

[thegravelcamp-official]

I bought the album the day it came out and still have it today! Loved it then, love it now.

[moxievision]

While the Beatles were my first favourite band, by the time the 1980s rolled around, I was spending more time delving into the Kinks, the Rolling Stones, the Who, and eventually the Hollies and beyond. While I rarely get the urge to listen to Please Please Me (the album), the Stones' debut still feels fresh and exciting. Last December, I went to Arizona for the first time, and as soon as we hit Route 66, I put in the Stones' version and cranked it, it was a perfect musical moment.

[BoynamedMagnus]

Finally someone who aknowledge the Brillance of this Masterpiece of a The Rolling Stones debut!🤘🏻🔥👍🏻

[raymeedc]

Totally agree. I was 14 years old when I picked up that album in the USA the week it came out. Needless to say, I was a Stones guy 😎

[richardleclear]

Andrew, while I am not a Stones collector, I certainly enjoyed the video. I am here for the Beatles content, but I can surely understand your channel may need a bit of diversification. Whatever keeps the Beatles content coming is fine by me! Thanks mate and cheers!

[JustineLaLoba]

It opened up the world of the blues for

[SuperGrumpyDaddy]

Interesting video. And, yes, more Rolling Stones please. Am a much bigger fan of The Stones, but whatever you do I always find very watchable 👍

[wednesdaystore]

Please do more early stones! Can tell your a huge fan!

[matchrocket]

I believe Charlie Watts is one of the most underrated drummers of rock. All the attention to drummers of the English Invasion seem to be on Ringo Starr. But I recently listened to some early Rolling Stones tracks and was amazed by Watts' subtle style that graced the Stones' music.

[redcherbonne]

I love this album. I’m not sure which version I have but I’m definitely going to check.

[ArturoRodz]

Great video as always! I'd love to see a video about Monkees' Headquarters album, since it has such a interesting history behind

[nrod]

Hi, Andrew! That was my second Stones album in my collection. The first one was Out of Our Heads (US version). Love both, the Stones and the Beatles. Cheers, Nelio,

[Vince_Tasciotti]

A Great and very informative video. Please, please us with more videos featuring other groups of the era. The Moodies, The Animals, and even The Zombies have a history worth a few episodes.