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Beggars BanquetThe Rolling Stones
Rock · 1960s

Beggars Banquet

Released 1968Rock
Essential

The return to raw, rootsy form after psychedelic detours, opening with 'Sympathy for the Devil'. Loose, dark and the start of their greatest run. Essential. Released in 1968, it's a key entry in The Rolling Stones's run.

On vinyl: Original pressings are collector's territory now, so most listeners reach for a well-reviewed reissue.

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