The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (album) The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus (album) The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus is the fifth release of The Rolling Stones music by former manager Allen Klein's ABKCO Records (who gained control of the band's Decca/London material in 1970) after the band's departure from Decca and Klein. Released in 1996, "The Rolling Stones Rock and Roll Circus" is a live album that captures the taping of their ill-fated 1968 TV special, which was not broadcast until decades later. Seeking an original way to promote the newly released "Beggars Banquet", The Rolling Stones concocted the idea of recording a
The Rolling Stones (album) "unheard of" design concept originated by manager Andrew Oldham. Upon its release, "The Rolling Stones" became one of 1964's biggest sellers in the UK, staying at number one for twelve weeks. The original British version of the album was released on compact disc in 1984, but became out-of-print on CD for many years afterwards. In November 2010, it was made available as part of a limited edition vinyl box set titled "The Rolling Stones 1964–1969", and by itself digitally at the same time. The original title was also re-instated as part of the "Rolling Stones in Mono" CD box set,