Part of being a true Stones fan includes collecting various memorabilia. For some, this may be limited to ticket stubs and CD's, while others want anything and everything! While I tend to focus on attaining books and videos, I am also very interested in rare or cool items as well. Unfortunately, it is nearly impossible to document many of the items in my collection. However, this page is a sample of some of my favorites. Hope you enjoy it!

Rare, original November 9, 1969 Oakland Coliseum (California) concert poster. There were two shows on this date: one at 6:30 p.m. and one at 10:30. Some songs from the latter were included on the infamous bootleg "Live'r Than You'll Ever Be." Ticket prices for the concerts ran from $4.50 to $7.50! This framed poster currently hangs in my living room and is one of my favorite band photos of the period.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1973 Hawaii tour program. The Stones performed at the International Sports Centre in Honolulu on January 21st and 22nd. The program is considered more valuable (or rare) since it was made specifically for the Hawaii shows, unlike more general tour programs produced for other tours.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Keith Richards' signature skull ring. Since the late 1970's, this skull ring has adorned Keith's finger. (He had a skull & bones one that he previously wore.) While at one of his Main Offender Tour solo concerts, I bought the replica pin. Now I own the small ring.
 
 
 
 

The Stones announced their 2002-2003 North American tour in NYC with a blimp.  This is the inflatable replica.
 
    

Miss You 45 RPM single picture sleeve. This record was released in May and June 1978 in the UK and US respectively and included Far Away Eyes as its B-side. The 12 inch extended dance mix release is more sought after by collectors, as the vinyl is pink. I also own a large poster of this sleeve.
 
 
 
 

Keith Richards circa 1970's air-brush design teeshirt. There were only six of these created by an Ohio artist in 1997 for female Keith fans commonly referred to as the "Keith Richards Mafia" (of which I am a founding member.) Back of shirt has encircled mafia name written in script in red ink with stars. This photo is a bit yellow, but the shirt itself is very clean with brilliant brown eyes.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ron Wood/Keith Richards holiday postcard. In December 1985, this was sent to all subscribers of Beggars Banquet, the Stones fanzine written and published by Bill German. Unfortunately, they didn't continue this tradition annually! Keith wrote "Happy Holidays To All Beggars Banquet readers" and Ronnie wrote "Love and Merry Christmas to Beggars Banquet People" along with a sketch of himself with a beard and mistletoe.
 
 
 

First official Rolling Stones picture disc. Made in France. Album itself is a "best of" compilation. Side A photograph (shown) taken circa 1969. Side B photograph (back side, also with Brian Jones) shows the Stones lying on the floor in a circle, heads inward, circa 1968/69.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rolling Stones rectangular picture disc. Document Records 014 EP of the Stones live at Camden Theatre, London, 3-19-64. Side A (photo side) consists of Route 66 and Cops & Robbers, while Side B (the back side with info) includes You Better Move On and Mona. Note that the photograph is from circa 1966, however.
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Rolling Stones Official Fan Club Membership card. This was included in the Fan Club kit which was sold in 1983. Back of card notes "As a charter member of the Official Rolling Stones Fan Club, you are entitled to all special offers, discounts and other membership privileges available only through the Fan Club." In reality, this was meaningless, as the club briefly existed in name only. However, the kit is pretty cool.
 
 
 
 
 

"The Rolling Stones featuring Keith Richards" Japanese book of b&w/color photographs by Bob Gruen. Great photo book of Keith with and without the Stones 1972-1987 with limited Japanese/English text. Also includes a few pages of the Stones' various set lists and bootleg information. Blue wraparound band with Japanese writing on lower cover can be removed.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

The Rolling Stones Official Fan Club Member pin. Included in the Fan Club kit which also had an album collage poster, separate color pictures of the band w/imprinted signatures, an interview 45 RPM record, a b&w reprint of the Stones' passports from the mid-70's, tour poster postcards, a enlarged reproduction of the Hyde Park '69 concert press pass, and a copy of Brian Jones' letter to promote the band in 1963.
 

Brown Sugar/Bitch limited edition 45 RPM shaped picture disc (record), released in 1984. (Scan courtesy of Wolfgang!)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Tumbling Dice promo 45 RPM single (record) with die-cut tongue/mouth sleeve. This promo 45 with the blue/white label has both mono and stereo versions of Tumbling Dice. The pink sleeve was used in the early to mid-1970's for various Stones singles and is considered semi-rare in today's market.
 
 
 
 
 
 

Voodoo Lounge tour leather jacket. This is one of the official jackets for the tour. Embroidered devilman logo on left arm with "STONES 94/95" above and "Voodoo Lounge" beneath. Also has silver/black tongue zipper pulls. Note the embroidered red tongue on the right wrist and rare Keith skull ring replica pin on lapel.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rare Rolling Stones tongue/lips telephone. This is a real working phone that was sold by Tristar International Ltd. in 1983 at various speciality stores. The removable tongue is the receiver with pushbutton dial. Unfortunately, mine doesn't look as perfect as this photo, as I used it as my main phone for over 7 years. However, there's nothing like talking into a tongue, even if it is sometimes difficult to hang up!
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Keith airbrushed design on the back of my leather jacket, created by an artist in Hollywood, California. One of the best!  
 

The Rolling Stones bobblehead dolls!  Very well made and accurate (outfits circa B2B/No Security tours.)
 
 

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