THE ROLLING STONES/JAMMING WITH EDWARD COC 39100 (-72) UK

I know this isn't usually regarded as a "Stones" record, but to me it is and also an important one. Recorded 1969 during the "Let It Bleed" sessions, somehwere between Brian Jones and Mick Taylor. Keith Richards was supposed to be there, but didn't like when Ry Cooder was brought in as an enforcement on guitar so he left. If he'd stayed it would have been business almost as usual. The album has all good jams, mostly instrumental but a few with Jaggers vocals in the background. It doesn't sound like something designed for sales, just the boys enjoying themselves. Some resembles the late Decca recordings - e.g. "The Budoir Stomp" has a lot in common with the instrumental parts of "Midnight Rambler". There's also a more distinct r&b style pointing forward to Sticky Fingers and Exile On Main Street. It may not be the best Stones album, but certainly interesting. US issue reached #33 on Billboard while it didn't chart in England. First UK had label as shown here, thin matt "Shorepac" cover and imported US tounge inner. (RÅ*)