Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab. (MFSL) The Rolling Stones Collection was originally released in October 1984. This set is #3972; only 10,000 sets were pressed. The "Limited Edition Library of Original Master Recordings", transferred direct from the original 1963 to 1969 master recording tapes, includes a softcover book that reproduces The Rolling Stones original album cover graphics (front and back),a Geo-Disc cartridge alignment platter and a numbered envelope containing a MFSL catalog and warranty card.


MFSL audiophile 180 gram virgin vinyl LPs: 1. The Rolling Stones; 2. 12 x 5; 3. Out Of Our Heads; 4. Aftermath; 5. Between The Buttons; 6. Their Satanic Majesties Request; 7. Beggars Banquet; 8. Let It Bleed; 9. Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!; 10. Hot Rocks A/B; 11. Hot Rocks C/D. The LPs are in the original inner sleeves, the jackets are glossy red with black lettering. Only one of the LPs still has the still white insert sleeve.


Booklet: This 32-page, 12 /1/4 square booklet includes the original album cover graphics of each of the albums in the collection, duplicated from the original film transparencies, printed on coated stock. There is a page describing the technical process utilized in the creation of Original Master Recordings; interviews with the Rolling Stones engineers and producers are also included.


The presentation box is wooden, with a hinged top and metal clasp, black with embossed red lettering. There are slots for the storage and protection of the booklet, LPs and Geodisc.


The LPs are in near mint condition; Side 2 of Between the Buttons has a faint surface scratch. The booklet, protected by a plain white wrapper, is VG++ -- the cover is wavy, undoubtedly due to the lenticular 3-D print being heavier and thicker than the cover itself. The wooden box is VG++, with slight shelfwear. When this rare collection becomes available, it usually sells for $1000 to $3000. This is a particularly good value.