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Forbes
28-05-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Rolling Stones Bring A Classic Album Back — Just Days After It Arrived
The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St. reenters three U.K. charts, just days after one version of the ... More set debuted. The Rolling Stones taken in the 1960s, from left to right, Brian Jones, Keith Richards, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman and Charlie Watts.; (Photo by King Collection/Avalon/Getty Images) The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St. is back on the charts in the United Kingdom this week, just days after one version of the set debuted on several lists. Now, it appears that the band has traded one take of the rock classic for another. This frame, Exile on Main St. returns to No. 86 on the Official Albums Sales chart. It also reappears at No. 77 on the Official Physical Albums list, and at a much more impressive No. 37 on the Official Vinyl Albums tally – the only roster where the title manages to find its way into the top 40. None of these reentries marks a brand new high for the bestseller, but they do add to an already notable chart history for a decades-old effort. Exile on Main St. – this version – has now spent two weeks on the Albums Sales tally, where its peak remains No. 52. The Rolling Stones LP has been a more consistent performer on the Physical Albums chart, where it's now logged 13 total appearances, including a short time at No. 1. Over on the Vinyl Albums list, the title has now appeared just four times. What makes this week's placements a little more complicated — and more interesting — is that it's not even the same edition of Exile on Main St. that lived on these lists just a few days ago, reports the Official Charts Company. Just last week, one version of the classic LP debuted across all three tallies. This time around, it's a different pressing that's earned enough sales to rank, as these are reentries, and not simply shifts in position. That suggests that fans may be picking up multiple editions, either for collecting purposes or simply to own several takes of one of the band's best-known projects – or perhaps that one became unavailable and another was named the focus. The Rolling Stones recently issued a new red vinyl reissue of the album. Only 2,000 copies were made available globally, and the band initially sold them exclusively through its London-based retail store before opening up orders online – which may be responsible for this return to several tallies. Exile on Main St. first appeared on the Physical Albums list 15 years ago, and it opened at No. 1. In 2016, a different edition made its way onto the Vinyl Albums tally and stuck around for three weeks, peaking at No. 4. A separate take on the music landed on the Albums Sales tally in 2018, though that run was brief, as it lasted just one frame – and the title didn't rise above No. 52.
Forbes
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
The Rolling Stones Debut A New Album — One That's Already Become A Hit
The Rolling Stones' Exile on Main St. debuts on several U.K. charts after becoming a bestseller ... More again, appearing on three rankings more than 50 years after its release. CIRCA 1972: Rock and roll band "The Rolling Stones" pose for a portrait in circa 1972. (L-R) Keith Richards, Charlie Watts, Mick Jagger, Bill Wyman, Mick Taylor. (Photo by Michael) The music of the Rolling Stones is so popular that some classic collections have returned to the charts in the United Kingdom more than once. Typically, re-releases and special editions are grouped together with the original title, so when a group reissues a project or when sales or streaming activity spikes, it benefits the first edition — and that movement can send a title back onto the weekly rankings. In other cases across the Atlantic, special circumstances allow multiple versions of what is essentially the same album to spend time on the same chart. That's exactly what's happened with the Rolling Stones this frame, as Exile on Main St. becomes a bestseller on multiple tallies yet again — and also for the first time. Exile on Main St. debuts on three charts in the U.K. this week. It launches highest on the Official Vinyl Albums ranking — the only tally on which it becomes a top 40 bestseller — as it starts at No. 33. The same project enters the Official Physical Albums chart at No. 76 and the Official Albums Sales list at No. 81. Longtime fans of the Stones who keep an eye on where the group lands on the charts will know that Exile on Main St. has appeared on all three of these tallies in the past, though this appearance does still mark a debut. Exile on Main St. first appeared on any of these lists 15 years ago, when it reached the Official Physical Albums chart, which tracks purchases of CDs, vinyl, and cassettes across the U.K. The Rolling Stones sent the title straight to No. 1 on that ranking. Another, earlier take of the music arrived on the Official Vinyl Albums ranking in May 2016, spending just three frames on the list and peaking at No. 4. Two years later, it landed on the all-encompassing sales tally, which blends digital downloads with purchases on all physical formats. Somewhat disappointingly, it only held on for one turn at No. 52 before disappearing. The original Exile on Main St. hit the Official Albums Chart — the main albums ranking in the nation — in the summer of 1972. It quickly gave the band another champion and spent 16 weeks on the list, which at the time was based entirely on sales. The fact that the Official Charts Company didn't launch tallies dedicated to standalone purchases — or charts that focus on specific types of sales, like one format over another — also helps explain how some classic releases can debut on rankings decades after their initial heyday. The Rolling Stones recently reissued Exile on Main St. on a special red vinyl, as the band does from time to time with some of its most popular projects. Only 2,000 copies were made available globally, and the offering was first sold in the band's London-based store, before going online as well. That uptick in sales helps the beloved project become a bestseller again in the U.K.
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Headlines: Jockey's comeback and green cycle lanes
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. Cheltenham Festival is a popular talking point with the event getting under way on Tuesday. This video by the racecourse focuses on jockey Jack Kennedy, documenting his recovery after his sixth leg break. South Gloucestershire's first green cycle track was laid at the weekend. The idea is to make the lane look more distinctive. A clip from BBC's Politics West posted by Charlie Watts on Bristol's shortest cycling lane has had some decent views on X. Fleming Way continues to be one of the big discussion points on Swindon pages and groups, as buses tested the new road layout at the weekend. And Salisbury Cathedral shared this image to mark five years since the first lockdown – showing it as a vaccination centre, with the word 'hope' illuminated on the floor. Make-up free pageants a must for 'real' beauty Ex student sells university startup for millions Buildings cut into ancient monument could be removed There are plans for an 18-storey tower block in St Philip's says Bristol Live. It would replace a warehouse on Wincombe Trading Estate. You can read our write-up here. More student housing, this time in Bath as the £13m Hollis Wharf development is "nearing completion", according to Somerset Live. And "don't rip up Cheltenham's flagstones", says the chairman of the local civic society. Andrew Booton is accusing the town and county councils of "trying to fix Cheltenham on the cheap" with tarmac, Gloucestershire Live reports. Follow BBC West social channels in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Send your story ideas to us on email or via WhatsApp on 0800 313 4630.
BBC News
10-03-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Headlines: Jockey overcomes leg breaks to ride at Cheltenham Festival
Here's our daily pick of stories from across local websites in the West of England, and interesting content from social media. What to watch on social media Cheltenham Festival is a popular talking point with the event getting under way on Tuesday. This video by the racecourse focuses on jockey Jack Kennedy, documenting his recovery after his sixth leg Gloucestershire's first green cycle track was laid at the weekend. The idea is to make the lane look more distinctive.A clip from BBC's Politics West posted by Charlie Watts on Bristol's shortest cycling lane has had some decent views on Way continues to be one of the big discussion points on Swindon pages and groups, as buses tested the new road layout at the Salisbury Cathedral shared this image to mark five years since the first lockdown – showing it as a vaccination centre, with the word 'hope' illuminated on the floor. Our top three from yesterday Our pick of local website stories There are plans for an 18-storey tower block in St Philip's says Bristol Live. It would replace a warehouse on Wincombe Trading Estate. You can read our write-up student housing, this time in Bath as the £13m Hollis Wharf development is "nearing completion", according to Somerset "don't rip up Cheltenham's flagstones", says the chairman of the local civic society. Andrew Booton is accusing the town and county councils of "trying to fix Cheltenham on the cheap" with tarmac, Gloucestershire Live reports.
The Independent
31-01-2025
- Business
- The Independent
Rolling Stones fans can't get what they want as rockers ‘rule out' 2025 tour
Rolling Stones fans won't be getting any satisfaction, it seems, as the band have apparently decided against a return to touring this year after running into issues with venue and travel options. The rock veterans were rumoured to be planning a multiple-date run in Europe later this year, following the huge success of their 2024 tour in support of Hackney Diamonds, their first album in almost two decades. Sixty years since they first formed, the Stones remain one of the world's most popular live acts, with their latest North America tour grossing almost a quarter of a billion dollars and selling 880,000 tickets. According to The Times, however, fans are getting no satisfaction (this year at least), as the band have opted to delay any proposed European tour for 2025. They are reportedly still hoping to perform in the UK and elsewhere in 2026. The Stones' last UK shows took place in 2022, the year after the death of their longtime drummer, Charlie Watts, aged 80. 'Various options from rival tour promoters – encompassing visits to Paris, Barcelona, Rome and four gigs at Tottenham Hotspur's London stadium – were explored by the band but ultimately rejected,' The Times reports. The Independent understands that, despite media reports earlier this month, no shows had been confirmed by the band and any announcements for live shows will take place at a later date. The Stones will likely be glad to wait until an ongoing row over inflated ticket prices for tours such as the long-awaited Oasis reunion has died down. So-called 'dynamic pricing' models used by websites such as Ticketmaster are currently the subject of parliamentary and regulatory inquiries after fans were hit with massively inflated prices when attempting to buy tickets to Oasis's stadium shows. Earlier this week, business and trade committee chair Liam Byrne revealed that Ticketmaster was refusing to appear before MPs who are investigating the use of dynamic ticket pricing. Ticketmaster's UK managing director, Andrew Parsons, told him it was due to the company already being under investigation by the Competition and Markets Authority, which is looking into whether consumer protection law was breached during the Oasis sale. Fans are still hoping that Ronnie Wood might turn up at Worthy Farm for a surprise appearance with longtime friend Rod Stewart, when the 'Do Ya Think I'm Sexy' star takes on the Legends Slot on the Pyramid Stage at Glastonbury Festival this summer. The Stones guitarist often features on Stewart's Instagram feed, most recently when the fellow rock star celebrated his 80th birthday with a lavish night out in Mayfair. Wood's wife, Sally, also shared photos to Instagram and revealed that Lancaster had managed to keep the dinner a complete surprise. 'Last night with @sirrodstewart @ @ronniewood celebrating Sir Rod's 80th birthday ~ the most beautiful night,' she wrote. 'Thank you @ for being the best surprise party organiser ever, we love you both.' This week, Wood paid tribute to fellow artist and Stones associate Marianne Faithfull, whose death was announced on Thursday (30 January). 'Marianne passed away peacefully in London today, in the company of her loving family. She will be dearly missed,' her spokesperson said. 'Farewell dear Marianne,' Wood wrote on Instagram. His bandmate, Mick Jagger, posted a series of vintage photographs to Instagram beginning with one of himself and Faithfull from 1967, when they were dating. 'I am so saddened to hear of the death of Marianne Faithfull,' he wrote. 'She was so much part of my life for so long. She was a wonderful friend, a beautiful singer and a great actress. She will always be remembered.' Meanwhile, Keith Richards posted a recent photograph of the pair together, with him clinking a wine glass against Faithfull's tea cup. 'My heartfelt condolences to Marianne's family! Im so sad and will miss her!! Love, Keith,' he wrote.
