It’s only rock and roll, but the quality of the sound matters. That’s the thinking behind the new, limited edition vinyl stabilizer set, created in conjunction with the Rolling Stones.
Fans of the greatest rock and roll band of all time can now experience a new level of listening pleasure, thanks to the stabilizers – specialized weights, which sit on top of a vinyl record, to reduce warping and minimize unwanted vibrations.
Swiss-based music company Precious Sound, which has pioneered playable gold, silver and platinum records, is producing the stabilizer set in collaboration with Bravado—their second collaboration, following a groundbreaking partnership to create Beatles stabilizers. The Stones set features a base stabilizer, with three interchangeable fine silver-plated inserts celebrating over 60 years of musical magic: One insert features their iconic lips logo, treasured by music lovers around the world and across the eras. Another shows the Rolling Stones Vintag 70s logo, while the third salutes their relentless drive for innovation and surprise, with their latest album, Hackney Diamonds.
“Few artists can match the Stones in terms of longevity and contribution to the music scene,” said Ursina Beerli, CEO and co-founder of Precious Sound. “We’re thrilled that we are able to work with them on this must-have for vinyl lovers, celebrating their artistry and musical magic.”
Mark Sutton, creative director and co-founder of Precious Sound, added: “We wanted to pay tribute to Mick, Keith and Ronnie’s decades of dedication to their art, and the centuries of metalwork skills that go into these stabilizers seemed fitting. We’re pushing the boundaries of musical pleasure, enhancing the experience for vinyl lovers worldwide, and couldn’t be more delighted to work with the Stones.”
Sutton also stressed the longevity of the stabilizers, which are made from recycled metal and issued in sustainable bamboo packaging, but designed to last a lifetime.
The company is producing 1,962 units, individually made and authenticated, to celebrate the year of the band’s founding.
They will be available at the Stones’s shop on London’s famed Carnaby Street – the beating heart of the music world in the Swinging Sixties, and a buzzing destination even today.
Fans can place pre-sale orders on RollingStone.com now, and from September 18 at PreciousSound.com.
