The Rolling Stones — “Sticky Fingers” (1971)
Signed by All Five Band Members

About This Piece

Offered here is an extraordinary piece of rock and roll history: an original vinyl pressing of “Sticky Fingers” by The Rolling Stones, hand-signed on the front cover by all five members of the band’s 1971 lineup — Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Bill Wyman, and Mick Taylor.

Released on April 23, 1971, Sticky Fingers was a landmark in rock music. It was the first album released on the band’s own Rolling Stones Records label, the first to feature the now-iconic “tongue and lips” logo designed by John Pasche, and the first full studio album to feature guitarist Mick Taylor, who had replaced the late Brian Jones. The Grammy-nominated cover artwork was conceived and photographed by Andy Warhol, featuring the now-famous close-up jeans image with a working zipper on the original pressing.

Sticky Fingers debuted at No. 1 on both the U.S. Billboard 200 and UK Albums Chart — the first Stones album to top both charts. It has since achieved triple platinum certification in the United States and is universally regarded as one of the greatest rock albums ever recorded. It was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and ranked among Rolling Stone magazine’s “500 Greatest Albums of All Time.”

This particular copy is the Record Club of America pressing, as noted on the back cover label. The album is housed in a protective sleeve. All five signatures are clearly visible across the front cover, with Keith Richards’ inscription including “thank you” above his signature — a personal touch that adds provenance and character to this already exceptional piece.

The Signers

Note: Recording sessions spanned from March 1969 through October 1970, with the album released April 23, 1971. Ages reflect the range across the recording period.

Track Listing

Side One

• “Brown Sugar” (Jagger/Richards)
• “Sway” (Jagger/Richards)
• “Wild Horses” (Jagger/Richards)
• “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” (Jagger/Richards)
• “You Gotta Move” (McDowell/Davis)

Side Two

• “Bitch” (Jagger/Richards)
• “I Got the Blues” (Jagger/Richards)
• “Sister Morphine” (Jagger/Richards/Faithfull)
• “Dead Flowers” (Jagger/Richards)
• “Moonlight Mile” (Jagger/Richards)

Authentication Documentation

Each signature on this album has been subjected to a formal Questioned Autograph & Exemplars Examination by a qualified forensic document examiner. Below are the examination comparison sheets for all five signers, showing the questioned autograph from the album alongside known exemplar signatures for comparison. These documents demonstrate consistent stroke patterns, letter formations, and signature characteristics across all examined autographs.

Mick Jagger — Autograph Examination

Sir Mick Jagger’s signature on this album matches the characteristic bold, sweeping style seen across his known exemplars. Jagger’s autograph is one of the most recognizable in all of rock music, with its distinctive “M” formation and rapid, confident strokes. As the lead vocalist who co-wrote nearly every track on Sticky Fingers, his signature anchors this piece. Born in Dartford, Kent, Jagger met future songwriting partner Keith Richards at Wentworth Primary School in 1950. Their partnership became one of the most prolific in rock history, producing an unmatched catalogue of hits spanning over six decades. Knighted in 2003, Jagger remains the electrifying frontman of the Rolling Stones to this day.

Keith Richards — Autograph Examination

Keith Richards’ autograph on this album — accompanied by the handwritten inscription “thank you” — has been confirmed through exemplar comparison. His bold, energetic signature style is unmistakable, with its characteristic sharp angles and forceful pen strokes that mirror the man’s guitar playing. Born in Dartford on December 18, 1943, Richards co-founded the Rolling Stones with Jagger and has served as the band’s lead guitarist and co-principal songwriter for over sixty years. His pioneering open-G guitar tuning became a defining element of the Stones’ sound, powering classics from “Brown Sugar” and “Start Me Up” to “Jumpin’ Jack Flash.” The personal “thank you” inscription adds a layer of provenance and intimacy that elevates this piece beyond a standard signed album.

Mick Taylor — Autograph Examination

Mick Taylor’s autograph shows the fluid, artistic hand of a guitarist whose style transformed the Rolling Stones’ sound. The exemplar comparison confirms the distinctive loops and flowing cursive characteristic of Taylor’s hand. Taylor joined the Stones in 1969 at the age of just 20, replacing the late Brian Jones. He was already an accomplished player from his time with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers. Sticky Fingers was his first full studio album with the band, and his melodic lead guitar work gave tracks like “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking” and “Moonlight Mile” an entirely new dimension. Taylor remained with the Stones through Exile on Main St., Goats Head Soup, and It’s Only Rock ’n Roll before departing in 1974.

Charlie Watts — Autograph Examination

Charlie Watts’ autograph displays the understated elegance that defined the man himself. The exemplar examination confirms the match of his compact, distinctive signature style. Watts was the rhythmic backbone of the Rolling Stones for 58 years, from 1963 until his passing in 2021. A jazz drummer at heart, his impeccable timing and restrained power drove every iconic Stones track. On Sticky Fingers, his drumming provides the thunderous drive behind “Brown Sugar” and the jazzy sophistication of “Can’t You Hear Me Knocking.” Watts was inducted into Modern Drummer magazine’s Hall of Fame and was named by Vanity Fair to the International Best Dressed List Hall of Fame. His passing on August 24, 2021, at the age of 80, makes any piece bearing his authentic signature all the more precious and collectible.

Bill Wyman — Autograph Examination

Bill Wyman’s signature is confirmed through exemplar comparison showing his characteristic pen style. Wyman was the Rolling Stones’ original bassist, joining in December 1962 and performing on the band’s first nineteen studio albums through his departure in 1993. On Sticky Fingers, Wyman’s bass lines provide the deep, throbbing foundation that anchors every track — from the driving groove of “Brown Sugar” to the haunting low end of “Moonlight Mile.” A man of wide-ranging talents, Wyman is also an accomplished author, photographer, and archaeologist. He briefly reunited with the Stones in 2023 to record “Live By the Sword” on their album Hackney Diamonds — his first Stones studio appearance in over 30 years.

Why This Piece Is Exceptional

Albums signed by all five members of any single Rolling Stones lineup are exceptionally rare. The Sticky Fingers lineup — Jagger, Richards, Watts, Wyman, and Taylor — recorded together for only a handful of years in the early 1970s, widely considered the band’s creative peak. With Charlie Watts having passed away in 2021, no new signatures from the complete Sticky Fingers lineup can ever be produced. This is a finite, irreplaceable collectible.

The album itself is one of the most celebrated records in rock history, and the Warhol-designed cover is among the most recognizable in all of music. Combined with five authenticated signatures and the personal “thank you” inscription from Keith Richards, this piece represents a truly museum-quality collectible for the serious collector of rock and roll memorabilia.