High-Res Artwork: Scans of gatefold sleeves and original liner notes.
The Rolling Stones Discography blogspot is a relic and a revolution. It proves that one dedicated fan with a scanner and a Blogger account can build a more useful archive than a multi-million dollar corporation. While the Stones’ official site offers sleek merchandise and ticket sales, it will never show you the subtle difference between a 1968 press of Beggars Banquet with the original toilet-seat cover and the 1970 reissue.
The Rolling Stones formed in London in 1962, and their early sound was heavily influenced by American blues and rock 'n' roll. Their debut album, (1963), was a modest success, but it was their second album, The Rolling Stones No. 2 (1964), that brought them their first taste of fame in the UK.
A unique facet of the community is the creation of "alternate histories" for the Stones' catalog. Blogs such as Albums That Should Exist tackle the "mess" of 1960s UK and US tracklists by creating curated, non-album collections like:
