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The Rolling Stones – Live In Leeds 1982 – DVD and Triple Vinyl Records
Taken from the Rolling Stones performance at Roundhay Park in Leeds, England on July 25, 1982.
“The Rolling Stones – Live in Leeds 1982” is a blistering live performance captured at Roundhay Park in Leeds, England, on July 25, 1982, during the final show of the band’s European Tour in support of Tattoo You. Officially released decades later in 2015 as part of the band’s acclaimed “From the Vault” series, this concert stands as a powerful document of The Rolling Stones at the height of their early ’80s stadium-rock powers. With over 80,000 fans in attendance, this show marked the culmination of the tour and a significant moment in the band’s history—not only was it the last tour performance to feature Ian Stewart, the group’s beloved co-founder and pianist, it was also the final tour before a lengthy live hiatus, as the band would not tour again until 1989’s Steel Wheels era.
By the time of this performance, The Rolling Stones were more than just rock legends—they were cultural institutions. Yet despite their iconic status, Live in Leeds 1982 reveals a band that was still hungry, still delivering every note with conviction and showmanship. The tour was in support of Tattoo You, a surprise commercial success fueled by the hit single “Start Me Up,” which had become a massive global anthem. The album itself was a mix of outtakes and unreleased material from previous sessions, but the band used the tour to reassert their dominance on stage, blending new material with their already epic catalog of hits.
The Leeds show captures that essence perfectly. The setlist spans the Stones’ career, offering a tight, hit-heavy sequence that leans into the band’s gritty rhythm and blues roots while embracing the arena-rock swagger of the ’80s. The concert opens with a reworked, funkier version of “Under My Thumb,” setting the tone for a night of high-energy reinterpretations. Mick Jagger, ever the consummate frontman, commands the massive stage with ease, balancing theatrical flair with vocal precision. Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood form a tight guitar tandem, trading riffs with raw chemistry, while Charlie Watts, as always, anchors the band with effortless, steady brilliance. Bill Wyman holds down the low end with his signature stoic cool, and Ian Stewart’s piano contributions add that unmistakable touch of boogie-woogie class, grounding the band in its early blues-rock identity.
Tracks like “Let’s Spend the Night Together,” “Shattered,” and “Neighbours” pulse with adrenaline, while deeper cuts such as “Black Limousine” and “Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)” provide welcome texture and soul. The crowd erupts during the band’s signature songs—“Start Me Up,” “Brown Sugar,” “Jumpin’ Jack Flash,” and “Satisfaction”—which are delivered with both precision and looseness, capturing that unique tension that defines the best Stones performances. Notably, “Satisfaction” closes the show in epic fashion, sprawling into an explosive finale that encapsulates the band’s raw power and crowd-dominating presence.
The official release of Live in Leeds 1982 as part of the “From the Vault” archival series finally gave this show its due, making the full concert available in remastered audio and restored video formats. Issued on CD, vinyl, DVD, Blu-ray, and digital streaming platforms, the release gave longtime fans a chance to experience a show that had long circulated in bootleg form but never in such high fidelity. The sound quality is crisp, the mix is balanced, and the video footage offers a vibrant snapshot of the Stones in action—visually and sonically larger than life.
Beyond its sonic thrills, the Leeds show is significant for its place in the band’s timeline. After 1982, the Stones wouldn’t tour again for another seven years—a notable gap for a band that had become synonymous with live performance. Internally, the early ’80s were a period of personal and creative tensions, particularly between Jagger and Richards, which would soon push them into side projects and solo efforts. Live in Leeds 1982, then, captures the last great blast of their classic era—a band still in full flight, closing one chapter before stepping into a new and more unpredictable phase.
It also marks the end of the road for Ian Stewart as a touring member, though he would continue to work with the band in the studio until his untimely death in 1985. His presence here adds poignancy to the performance, especially for longtime fans who understood just how essential he was to the Stones’ early DNA—even if he was famously excluded from press photos and the official lineup.
In sum, The Rolling Stones – Live in Leeds 1982 is far more than just another live album—it’s a document of transition, triumph, and timeless rock and roll. It captures a band on top of the world, channeling their past while surging into an uncertain future. For fans of Tattoo You, lovers of the Stones’ gritty live sound, or anyone curious about what made this band such a dominant force on stage, this release is essential listening and viewing. It’s the sound of legends refusing to fade, turning a summer night in Leeds into a moment of musical immortality.
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Track Listing
Intro
Under My Thumb
When The Whip Comes Down
Let’s Spend The Night Together
Shattered
Neighbours
Black Limousine
Just My Imagination
Twenty Flight Rock
Going To A Go Go
Let Me Go
Time Is On My Side
Beast Of Burden
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Little T & A
Angie
Tumbling Dice
She’s So Cold
Hang Fire
Miss You
Honky Tonk Women
Brown Sugar
Start Me Up
Jumpin’ Jack Flash
(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
DVD
Intro
Under My Thumb
When The Whip Comes Down
Let’s Spend The Night Together
Shattered
Neighbours
Black Limousine
Just My Imagination
Twenty Flight Rock
Going To A Go Go
Let Me Go
Time Is On My Side
Beast Of Burden
You Can’t Always Get What You Want
Little T & A
Angie
Tumbling Dice
She’s So Cold
Hang Fire
Miss You
Honky Tonk Women
Brown Sugar
Start Me Up
Jumpin’ Jack Flash
(I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction
