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The Rolling Stones Big Hits (High Tides and Green Grass) Vinyl LP + Photo Book - London NPS-1 Mono First Pressing (1966)
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good ++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl has some light surface scuffs, was cleaned and play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity and occasional light background noise. Original cover is excellent, strong and fully intact with great color and very little wear. 8-page color photo book is excellent.
Big Hits (High Tide and Green Grass) is the first compilation album by the Rolling Stones. It was released in March 1966 on London Records in the US. The American edition focused on songs from 1964 and 1965 with two new tunes: the recent "19th Nervous Breakdown" and the re-recorded "Time Is on My Side" with the guitar intro. The British version covered a longer period, from the group's first single A-side in 1963, "Come On", to several songs from 1966, including the recent hit "Have You Seen Your Mother, Baby, Standing in the Shadow?"
The album reached number three on the US Billboard 200 and number four on the UK Albums Chart. It remained on the chart 99 weeks in the US, where the RIAA certified it double platinum, signifying over two million copies sold.
In a retrospective review for AllMusic, Bruce Eder said the US edition of Big Hits is "still one of the most potent collections of singles that one can find ... Appearing as it did in the late winter of 1966, this collection completely missed the group's drift into psychedelia, and it has since been supplanted by Hot Rocks and More Hot Rocks, but Big Hits is still the most concentrated dose of the early Stones at their most accessible that is to be had, short of simply playing their first five U.S. albums."
Tracklist
A1(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction3:45 A2The Last Time3:35 A3As Tears Go By2:45 A4Time Is On My Side2:50 A5It's All Over Now3:20 A6Tell Me3:47
B119th Nervous Breakdown3:50 B2Heart Of Stone2:49 B3Get Off My Cloud2:52 B4Not Fade Away1:48 B5Good Times, Bad Times2:28 B6Play With Fire2:15
The Rolling Stones Mick Jagger – lead vocals, harmonica, percussion Brian Jones – rhythm and lead guitar, slide guitar, sitar, harmonica, dulcimer, backing vocals Keith Richards – lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals Charlie Watts – drums, percussion Bill Wyman – bass guitar, organ, backing vocals _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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