1963 Rolling Stones Signed Decca Records Publicity Card.

Decca Records, [1963]. Early Rolling Stones advertising card issued by Decca Records in promotion of the group's first two singles: "Come On" and "I Wanna Be Your Man." The front of the card features a photograph of all five original band members signed be each: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards, Brian Jones, Charlie Watts, and Billy Wyman. Additionally signed by Brian Jones' girlfriend at the time (and later, folk-rock star Donovan's wife), Linda Lawrence. The card measures 4 inches by 5 inches. Double matted and framed with both sides of the card visible. The entire piece measures 15 inches by 16 inches. In near fine condition. A rare piece of early Rolling Stones history, particularly signed by Brian Jones who was the original leader of the group, left the band in 1969, and died shortly afterward. The Rolling Stones' first single, "Come On" was released on June 7, 1963. Their second single, "I Wanna Be Your Man" was released by Decca on November 1, 1963. On April 16, 1964, Decca released the band's first album, The Rolling Stones, which sold over 10,000 copies on its first day of release. It eventually rose to number one on the British charts and become an international success. Today, The Rolling Stones are considered on of the greatest and most influential groups of all time.