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The Rolling Stones – Tattoo You – Picture Disc Vinyl Record

Tattoo You is the 16th studio album by The Rolling Stones, released on August 24, 1981 by Rolling Stones Records.

The album is primarily a collection of outtakes and unused songs from previous recording sessions spanning the years 1972 to 1981. Mick Jagger and Keith Richards worked to overdub and finish these tracks for the album. Tattoo You incorporates a mix of rock, blues, and soul influences. It features a diverse range of songs, showcasing the band’s versatility.

‘Start Me Up’: One of the album’s most famous tracks, it became a major hit and a staple in The Rolling Stones’ live performances, ‘Hang Fire’: Another popular single from the album and ‘Waiting on a Friend’: Known for its smooth and jazzy vibe, featuring saxophone contributions from jazz musician Sonny Rollins.

Tattoo You received positive reviews from critics, who praised its diverse musical styles and the overall quality of the songs. It became a commercial success. The album topped the charts in both the United States and the United Kingdom. ‘Start Me Up’ reached high chart positions globally.

Tattoo You Tour, which followed the album’s release, became one of the highest-grossing tours of the 1980s.

Tattoo You is often regarded as one of The Rolling Stones’ strongest later-career albums. The album’s success contributed to the band’s continued relevance in the 1980s.

Tattoo You stands as a testament to The Rolling Stones’ ability to create enduring rock music. The album’s combination of rockers, ballads, and blues-infused tracks has contributed to its lasting popularity among fans and critics alike.

40th Anniversary Re-Issue

Brand new 2021 remaster of Tattoo You

Limited edition picture disc in a plastic sleeve.

Brand new, never played and still in the factory plastic

Track Listing
Start Me Up
Hang Fire
Slave
Little T&A
Black Limousine
Neighbours
Worried About You
Tops
Heaven
No Use In Crying
Waiting On A Friend