The Rolling Stones Aftermath Brian Jones’ Peak @AnotherVinylShow

The Rolling Stones Aftermath Brian Jones’ Peak? “Copyright Disclaimer" Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, education or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use. In this video from Another Vinyl Show provides an in-depth exploration of the Rolling Stones landmark 1966 album, Aftermath. Host Ike Frasier discusses the history, production, and differing versions of the record, highlighting it as a significant peak in Brian Jones's career. Key Highlights of the Album: • Production & Significance: Released in April 1966 in the UK (and July 1966 in the US), Aftermath was the first Rolling Stones album to feature exclusively original songs written by Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (0:21, 6:33, 17:59). The album showcases a shift toward more intricate, "Baroque pop" production, influenced by the band's time at RCA Studios and their desire for exotic sounds (3:55, 4:24). • US vs. UK Versions: The UK release featured 14 tracks, while the US version was trimmed to 11 tracks (1:23, 2:22). Ike expresses a personal preference for the US version, describing it as "tighter" and "punchier" with a more effective track sequencing, such as beginning with "Paint It Black" (2:41, 3:43, 10:43). • Brian Jones's Contributions: The video frames this album as Brian Jones's "shining moment" (5:06, 18:08). He contributed significantly through the use of diverse instruments, including the sitar on "Paint It Black," the dulcimer on "Lady Jane," the marimba on "Under My Thumb," and slide guitar on "Don't You Bother Me" (7:22, 10:59, 18:20). Album Covers & Versions: • Design Differences: The UK cover, photographed by Guy Webster and designed by Andrew Loog Oldham under the pseudonym Sandy Beach, featured a purple-toned image (8:46, 16:48). The US version used a more blurred, psychedelic image by David Bailey, which was preferred by London Records and even Brian Jones himself (10:05, 17:16). • Collector's Value: The latter part of the video provides a detailed breakdown of various Aftermath pressings, including rare promo copies, test pressings, and international editions (e.g., Japan, Uruguay), with some copies fetching over $1,000 on the secondary market (12:31-16:11).