The Rolling Stones Archive.org -

The Internet Archive provides extensive, free access to The Rolling Stones' six-decade career, featuring thousands of fan-uploaded live recordings, rare videos, and digitized books. Key resources include live performances, such as the 1973 European tour, and digitized literature like The Rolling Stones: All the Songs. Explore the full collection at Archive.org.

The History of the Archive

3. Rare TV Broadcasts and Radio Shows

Archive.org is not just for audio. You can find digitized VHS rips of: the rolling stones archive.org

The Significance of the Archive

1. The Golden Era (1969–1973): The Ultimate Bootleg Frontier

This is where Archive.org shines. The early 70s—featuring Mick Taylor on guitar—is considered the band's creative and live peak. Official releases from this era are sparse (e.g., Get Yer Ya-Ya's Out!). On Archive.org, you can find: The Internet Archive provides extensive, free access to

1. Navigate to the show's page.
2. On the right side, look for "Download Options."
3. Choose FLAC (for high-end audio systems) or MP3 (VBR) (for phones/MP3 players).
4. Use software like VLC Media Player or Audacity to play FLAC files.

• The T.A.M.I. Show (1964)
• The Rock and Roll Circus (1968) – Shelved for decades.
• Saturday Night Live appearances featuring the classic lineup.

3. The Stadium Era (The 70s and 80s) As the band graduated to stadiums, the recordings became more polished but the rawness remained. The 1972 and 1975 tours are heavily documented on the Archive. You can compare a 1972 version of "Midnight Rambler" to a 1981 version from the Tattoo You tour, hearing how the band expanded their sound and adapted to larger venues. Navigate to the show's page

• The Brian Jones Era: Extremely rare, lo-fi recordings from the mid-1960s capture the band in their blues-purist infancy.
• 1972 American Tour (Exile on Main St.): Considered a golden era for the band. Shows like Philadelphia (July 1972) are legendary and available in high quality.
• 1975 & 1978 Tours: The "Tour of the Americas" and "US Tour 1978" are heavily documented, featuring the band at their stadium-rock peak.
• El Mocambo 1977: While an official release of the El Mocambo gig exists now, the Archive holds various alternate recordings and outtakes from that era.