This compilation captures the primal energy of The Rolling Stones during their formative, most influential years. It includes key tracks from their early albums through their 1971 studio output.
- Hot Rocks 1964–1971 was released by ABKCO Music and Records, Inc. on December 20, 1971. It was the band's first official compilation album. The album reached number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart.
- The album features many of the band's most famous songs, including "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction," "Paint It Black," and "Gimme Shelter." It has been certified 6x Platinum by the RIAA.
- This release was specifically timed to capitalize on the Stones' recent move to Atlantic Records and their new album Sticky Fingers. It offered a convenient overview of their Decca catalog before their new material dominated.
The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in London in 1962. They are one of the most influential bands of the 1960s rock and roll movement.
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