The Rolling Stones own their post 1971 catalog (Sticky Fingers onward) and hence why the albums get reissued every ten years or so. However, according to press releases in Billboard and NME.I have one question: Why?
Now I understand that the Stones have a new deal with Universal, but seriously, what do these reissues offer us that we don't already have? OK, so they may get all of the artwork correct this time around, but is that enough for me to spend $200 to get all of these again? No.
What's most interesting is that they appear to be planning an expanded edition of Exile on Main Street, why not the others? Granted, the desire for a expanded reissue of Dirty Work isn't on anyone's wish list, but they would sell more copies with a bonus disc than in its current incarnation. These albums were remastered (quite well I may add) in 1994, so aside from adding bonus material, what is the point?
More importantly, they could possibly show everyone another side of Emotional Rescue, Undercover and yes, even Dirty Work.
