The Rolling Stones – It’s Only Rock ‘N’ Roll – 180G Half Speed Mastered Vinyl LP

Released in 1974, It’s Only Rock ’N’ Roll captures the Rolling Stones at a moment of renewed focus—stripping things back to groove, attitude and unfiltered rock ’n’ roll instinct. The album blends biting riffs, blues-inflected swagger and loose-limbed rhythm with a confidence earned over a decade at the top. This 180-gram Half Speed Mastered vinyl LP presents the record with scale, drive and clarity that standard-speed pressings simply can’t match.

Half Speed Mastered, the grooves allow for greater resolution, wider dynamic range and improved transient response. The result is a more physical, immediate sound: Charlie Watts’ drums snap with real impact, basslines feel tighter and more articulate, and Keith Richards’ guitars retain grit without congestion. Mick Jagger’s vocals sit clearly within the mix, carrying attitude and presence without strain.

Tracks such as It’s Only Rock ’N’ Roll (But I Like It), Time Waits for No One and Fingerprint File benefit enormously from the added space and groove geometry. Instrument separation improves, inner detail becomes easier to follow, and the album’s rhythmic foundation feels more solid and propulsive.

Pressed on heavyweight vinyl for stability and low noise, this 33 1/2 RPM edition is designed for serious listening on high-resolution turntable systems. For Stones fans and audiophiles alike, it offers one of the most revealing and engaging ways to hear an album built on feel, flow and fearless rock energy.

Features

• 180g heavyweight vinyl Half Speed Mastered for maximum resolution and dynamic range
• Greater groove spacing delivers improved clarity, punch and separation
• Captures the Rolling Stones’ raw, groove-driven mid-70s sound
• Features standout tracks including It’s Only Rock ’N’ Roll and Time Waits for No One
• Reduced distortion and improved transient response versus standard LP pressings
• Ideal for high-end turntables and audiophile systems
• A powerful upgrade for collectors seeking the best-sounding Stones vinyl

Track Listing

Side 1
A1 If You Can’t Rock Me 3:46
A2 Ain’t Too Proud To Beg 3:30
A3 It’s Only Rock ‘N Roll (But I Like It) 5:07
A4 Till The Next Goodbye 4:37
A5 Time Waits For No One 6:37

Side 2
B1 Luxury 5:00
B2 Dance Little Sister 4:11
B3 If You Really Want To Be My Friend 6:16
B4 Short And Curlies 2:43
B5 Fingerprint File 6:33