Turns into Stone – The Stone Roses (Vinyl 12" LP)
Released in 1992 by Silvertone Records, Turns into Stone is a compilation album that gathers non-album singles, B-sides, and extended versions from The Stone Roses’ influential early catalogue. Emerging during a legal battle that stalled the band’s official studio output, the compilation served as a vital stopgap for fans, capturing the raw, euphoric energy of their Madchester-era peak. With its hypnotic grooves, jangly guitars, and psychedelic edge, Turns into Stone remains a treasured deep-dive into the band’s golden period.
Key Highlights
- Features cult classics like “Fools Gold”, “Elephant Stone”, and “One Love”
- Showcases B-sides such as “Going Down” and “Where Angels Play” rarely found elsewhere
- Essential companion to the band’s 1989 debut, offering greater insight into their early sonic evolution
- Often reissued on heavyweight black or coloured vinyl with updated packaging
- Combines baggy rhythms, psychedelic guitar work, and Ian Brown’s unmistakable vocal tone
Tracklisting
1. Elephant Stone
2. The Hardest Thing in the World
3. Going Down
4. Mersey Paradise
5. Standing Here
6. Where Angels Play
7. Simone
8. Fools Gold
9. What the World Is Waiting For
10. One Love
11. Somethings Burning
Fun Fact
The track “Fools Gold”, originally released as a stand-alone single, became The Stone Roses’ biggest commercial success and is widely credited with helping shape the Madchester sound.
Why You Should Buy This Vinyl
- A must-have compilation for completists and new fans alike seeking material beyond the debut album
- Vinyl format enhances the danceable, groove-driven textures of the band’s rhythm section
- Cultural time capsule of late-’80s British indie music at the peak of the Madchester movement
- Collectible value as it includes rare B-sides and 12" versions not found on other studio releases
Turns into Stone is more than a compilation—it’s an essential portrait of The Stone Roses at their most exploratory and electrifying, pressed into vinyl for full analogue immersion.