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1. Catalog & Identification

• Artist: The Rolling Stones

• Album Title: Undercover

• Label: Rolling Stones Records / Atlantic Recording Corp.

• Catalog Number: 90120-1 (Front/Back cover, inner sleeve) / 7 90120-1 (Spine)

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo

• Country: US Original First Pressing

• Release Date: November 7, 1983

• Genre/Style: Hard Rock / Blues Rock / New Wave / Funk Rock

• Packaging Highlights: Features the distinctive cover art concept designed by Peter Corriston with geometric peel-out stickers covering underlying artwork. Sealed US copies feature the external factory hype sticker (Catalog # 90120-1) touting "Includes Undercover Of The Night".

2. Band Lineup & Album Significance

Undercover was recorded at EMI Studios in Paris and Compass Point Studios in Nassau, produced by The Glimmer Twins (Mick Jagger & Keith Richards) alongside Chris Kimsey. It marked a transitional, highly experimental era for the band, heavily incorporating contemporary 1980s reggae, dub, post-punk, and dance rhythms.

It peaked at #4 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum by the RIAA.

• The Rolling Stones Lineup:

  • Mick Jagger – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Harmonica

  • Keith Richards – Lead & Rhythm Guitars, Vocals, Bass

  • Ron Wood – Rhythm & Lead Guitars, Backing Vocals, Bass

  • Bill Wyman – Bass, Yamaha Piano, Percussion

  • Charlie Watts – Drums

• Key Guest Musicians:

  • Mick Taylor – Organ (former Stone returning for sessions)

  • Chuck Leavell & Ian Stewart – Keyboards / Piano

  • Sly Dunbar & Martin Ditcham – Percussion

  • David Sanborn – Saxophone

3. Complete Tracklist & Key Hits

Side One

1. Undercover Of The Night (Jagger-Richards) – 4:31 (Lead single; #9 Billboard Hot 100 / #2 Mainstream Rock)

2. She Was Hot (Jagger-Richards) – 4:40 (Second single; #4 Billboard Mainstream Rock)

3. Tie You Up (The Pain Of Love) (Jagger-Richards) – 4:12

4. Wanna Hold You (Jagger-Richards) – 3:12 (Features Keith Richards on lead vocals)

5. Feel On Baby (Jagger-Richards) – 5:03 (Dub/reggae experiment)

Side Two

1. Too Much Blood (Jagger-Richards) – 5:46 (Top 40 Dance Club Play hit)

2. Pretty Beat Up (Richards-Jagger-Wood) – 4:03

3. Too Tough (Jagger-Richards) – 3:46

4. All The Way Down (Jagger-Richards) – 3:40

5. It Must Be Hell (Jagger-Richards) – 5:03

LISTEN   “Undercover (Of The Night)”

• 1983 LP Released on Rolling Stones Records Records # 90120-1 (Stereo).
    
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• This is a Sealed Album and will Provide you with Brilliant Sound Quality from your Player. No cut out marks. Hype Sticker on front.

 

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