The Ultimate Stone Roses Discography
A Complete Guide to Every Official and Unofficial Release
Introduction
Few bands in music history have left as deep an impact with as concise a discography as The Stone Roses. From their groundbreaking debut album to the flurry of live performances, promotional releases, and unofficial recordings that followed, their legacy is as much about scarcity and mystique as it is about the music itself. Despite releasing only two studio albums, the influence of The Stone Roses continues to echo across generations, cementing their place as one of the most revered British bands of all time.
This discography aims to be the most comprehensive and detailed record of everything the band has officially released, as well as the vast array of promotional issues, bootlegs, and rare recordings that have surfaced over the years. Whether you're a longtime collector, a new fan curious about their back catalog, or a researcher looking for the most accurate information available, this guide is designed to provide everything you need to know about The Stone Roses' recorded output.
Why This Discography?
Unlike many bands with expansive catalogs, The Stone Roses' recorded history is both elusive and fragmented. Limited releases, promotional editions, and an underground bootleg market have made it difficult to track down all their material in one place. This discography serves a critical purpose by:
- Compiling all official and unofficial releases in one definitive guide.
- Documenting variations in different pressings, including format differences (vinyl, CD, cassette, digital).
- Clarifying myths around certain rumored or disputed releases.
- Providing detailed tracklists, artwork variations, and catalog numbers where available.
- Tracking live recordings and bootlegs, which have long been a crucial part of the band's story.
Sources and Research
To ensure accuracy, this discography has been compiled using multiple primary sources, including:
- Music Press Archives – Melody Maker, NME, Sounds, and other contemporary sources that documented The Stone Roses’ rise are useless - stick to the forums- if you know, you know.
- Official Label Releases – Silvertone, Geffen, and others.
- Fan and Collector Contributions – The most dedicated fans have amassed private collections of obscure pressings and rare bootlegs.
- Bootleg Market Research – Examining unofficial live recordings and session tapes that have circulated over the years.
Each entry in this guide is carefully verified to distinguish between official releases, promos, bootlegs, and myths that have persisted in fan circles.
What’s Included?
This discography strives to be as comprehensive as possible while maintaining a structured approach. The sections include:
- Studio Albums – Every officially released LP, including original and reissued pressings.
- Official Singles & EPs – Covering every 7", 12", CD, and cassette single, with detailed tracklistings.
- Promotional Releases – Rare radio and industry promos, including unique edits and artwork variations.
- Bootlegs & Unreleased Material – Examining unauthorized live recordings, demos, and alternative takes.
- Video & DVD Releases – Documenting official music videos, concert films, and rare footage compilations.
What’s Excluded?
While this discography aims to be exhaustive, certain exceptions apply:
- Cassette-only releases that were not widely available.
- Unofficial digital leaks of live recordings or session tracks.
- Unauthorized vinyl pressings of widely circulated bootlegs (where no original recording exists).
These exclusions are necessary to maintain clarity and focus on releases that have been officially pressed and distributed in some capacity.
How to Contribute
Despite extensive research, some Stone Roses releases remain shrouded in mystery—particularly rare bootlegs, early demos, and obscure foreign pressings. If you have additional information, spot an error, or own a rare pressing not documented here, contributions are highly encouraged.
If you’d like to contribute:
- Contact via email/forum links (to be added).
- Provide photos/scans of rare pressings or catalog numbers.
- Share any verified tracklist details for obscure recordings.
With the help of the global Stone Roses fan community, this discography can continue to grow and evolve into the ultimate resource for collectors and fans alike.
Let’s get started.
I. Studio Albums
| Title | Year | Label | Formats | Catalog Number | Tracklist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Stone Roses | 1989 | Silvertone | LP, CD, Cassette | ORE LP 502 | 1. I Wanna Be Adored 2. She Bangs the Drums 3. Waterfall 4. Don’t Stop 5. Bye Bye Badman 6. Elizabeth My Dear 7. (Song for My) Sugar Spun Sister 8. Made of Stone 9. Shoot You Down 10. This Is the One 11. I Am the Resurrection | Multiple reissues with bonus tracks. Remastered in 2009. |
| Second Coming | 1994 | Geffen | LP, CD, Cassette | GEF 24503 | 1. Breaking Into Heaven 2. Driving South 3. Ten Storey Love Song 4. Daybreak 5. Your Star Will Shine 6. Straight to the Man 7. Begging You 8. Tightrope 9. Good Times 10. Tears 11. How Do You Sleep 12. Love Spreads | Heavier, blues-influenced sound. Deluxe 2CD version released in 2015. |
II. Singles and EPs released by The Stone Roses (1985-2016), including all formats, labels, and catalog numbers:
1985
- So Young / Tell Me (12") – Thin Line – THIN 001
- So Young / Tell Me (12" Promo) – Thin Line – THIN 001
- So Young / Tell Me (CD) – Silvertone – ORE CD 37
1987
- Sally Cinnamon (7") – Revolver – REV 36
- Sally Cinnamon (12") – Revolver – 12 REV 36
- Sally Cinnamon (CD) – Revolver – REV XD 36
1988
- Elephant Stone (7") – Silvertone – ORE 1
- Elephant Stone (12") – Silvertone – ORE T 1
- Elephant Stone (CD) – Silvertone – ORE CD 1
1989
- Made of Stone (7") – Silvertone – ORE 2
- Made of Stone (12") – Silvertone – ORE T 2
- Made of Stone (CD) – Silvertone – ORE CD 2
- She Bangs the Drums (7") – Silvertone – ORE 6
- She Bangs the Drums (12") – Silvertone – ORE T 6
- She Bangs the Drums (CD) – Silvertone – ORE CD 6
- Fools Gold / What the World Is Waiting For (7") – Silvertone – ORE 13
- Fools Gold (12") – Silvertone – ORE T 13
- Fools Gold (CD) – Silvertone – ORE CD 13
1990
- One Love (7") – Silvertone – ORE 17
- One Love (12") – Silvertone – ORE T 17
- One Love (CD) – Silvertone – ORE CD 17
1991
- I Wanna Be Adored (7") – Silvertone – ORE 31
- I Wanna Be Adored (12") – Silvertone – ORE 31
- I Wanna Be Adored (CD) – Silvertone – ORE CD 31
- Waterfall (7") – Silvertone – ORE 35
- Waterfall (12") – Silvertone – ORE ZT 35
- Waterfall (CD) – Silvertone – ORE CD 35
1992
- I Am the Resurrection (7") – Silvertone – ORE 40
- I Am the Resurrection (12") – Silvertone – ORE T 40
- I Am the Resurrection (CD) – Silvertone – ORE CD 40
- Standing Here (US Promo CD) – Silvertone – JDJ-4201-2
1994
- Love Spreads (7") – Geffen – GFS 84
- Love Spreads (12") – Geffen – GFST 84
- Love Spreads (CD) – Geffen – GFSTD 84
- Love Spreads (Australia CD) – Geffen – GEFDM-21885
- Love Spreads (Japan CD) – Geffen/MCA – MVCG-13012
- Love Spreads (Promo CD, UK) – Geffen – STONEPRO 1
- Love Spreads (Promo CD, US) – Geffen – PRO-CD-4715
1995
- Ten Storey Love Song (7") – Geffen – GFS 87
- Ten Storey Love Song (12") – Geffen – GFST 87
- Ten Storey Love Song (CD) – Geffen – GFSTD 87
- Ten Storey Love Song (Japan CD) – Geffen/MCA – MVCG-13024
- Ten Storey Love Song (US Promo 1-Track CD) – Geffen – PRO-CD-4731
- Ten Storey Love Song (US Promo 2-Track CD) – Geffen – PRO-CD-4743
- Fools Gold '95 (12") – Silvertone – ORE T 71
- Fools Gold '95 (UK Promo 12") – Silvertone – ORE DJ 71
- Fools Gold '95 (CD) – Silvertone – ORE CD 71
- Crimson Tonight (Live EP, Japan CD) – Geffen/MCA – MVCG-13029
- Crimson Tonight (Live EP, Australia CD) – Geffen – GEFDM-22081
- Begging You (7") – Geffen – GEFST 22060
- Begging You (12") – Geffen – WGFSX 22060
- Begging You (CD) – Geffen – GEFDM 22061
1996
- Crimson Tonight (Live EP, CD) – Geffen – GEFDM-22081
2016
- All for One (Digital) – Virgin EMI – VS 2141
- Beautiful Thing (Digital) – Virgin EMI – VS 2142
III. Live Albums
| Title | Year | Label | Formats | Tracklist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete Stone Roses: Live | 1995 | Silvertone | CD, Cassette | Tracks from Blackpool Empress Ballroom (1989) & other gigs | Official live collection featuring classic tracks. |
| Live in Blackpool | 2012 | Silvertone | Digital, CD | 1. I Wanna Be Adored 2. Elephant Stone 3. Waterfall 4. Sally Cinnamon 5. Sugar Spun Sister 6. Made of Stone 7. She Bangs the Drums 8. Where Angels Play 9. Shoot You Down 10. This Is the One 11. I Am the Resurrection | Audio from their legendary Blackpool 1989 performance. |
IV. Compilation Albums
| Title | Year | Label | Formats | Tracklist | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Complete Stone Roses | 1995 | Silvertone | CD | Early singles & B-sides | Contains non-album tracks, including Sally Cinnamon, Elephant Stone, Fools Gold, and Where Angels Play. |
| Turns Into Stone | 1992 | Silvertone | CD, LP | Collects 12" singles & B-sides | Compiles the essential non-album singles. |
| The Very Best of The Stone Roses | 2002 | Silvertone | CD, LP | 15-track greatest hits | Remastered versions of key tracks. |
| The Remixes | 2000 | Silvertone | CD | Remixed versions of classics | Features remixes by Utah Saints, Grooverider, Rabbit in the Moon, and more. |
| Collection | 2017 | Silvertone | CD | Classic tracks compilation | Best-of collection aimed at casual listeners. |
VI. Promos & Unreleased Material
This section includes official promo releases of singles and albums, plus unreleased material and demos.
| Title | Year | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Garage Flower (Unreleased Album) | 1985 | CD, Vinyl (Bootleg) | Early pre-Silvertone recordings, later officially released in 1996. |
| The Lost Demos | 1999 | Bootleg CD | Features early versions of I Wanna Be Adored, Waterfall, Sally Cinnamon, and She Bangs the Drums. |
| Crimson Tonight (Australian EP) | 1995 | CD | Features live versions of Ten Storey Love Song, Daybreak, and Breaking Into Heaven. |
| Fools Gold (Promo) | 1989 | 12" Vinyl | Features exclusive extended mix. |
| One Love (Promo) | 1990 | 12" Vinyl, CD | Radio promo with shorter edits. |
| I Wanna Be Adored (US Promo) | 1991 | CD | Features exclusive US radio edit. |
| Love Spreads (Promo) | 1994 | 12" Vinyl, CD | Includes alternative mixes and radio edit. |
| Begging You (Promo) | 1995 | 12" Vinyl, CD | Features a remix version unavailable elsewhere. |
| Second Coming (Promo Sampler) | 1994 | CD | Features selected album tracks before the full release. |
| The Very Best of The Stone Roses (Promo) | 2002 | CD | Features radio edits and a special interview disc. |
VII. Bootlegs & Rare Recordings - A Complete(ish) List of The Stone Roses Bootlegs (Chronological Order)
Studio Outtakes
- ...And On the Sixth Day Whilst God Created Manchester... The Lord Created The Stone Roses (LP)
- Top of the World Vol. 1 (LP, World Records – TOTW 1)
- Top of the World Vol. 2 (LP, World Records – TOTW 2)
- Complete Early Demo Tracks (CD, 3D Reality – 3D 001)
- She Bangs the Demos (LP)
- The Stone Roses Demo Album (LP, STONE LP2)
- Stoned Demos (LP)
- So Young / Tell Me (7", SR 4) [Pirate replica of original 12" Thin Line single]
- The First Coming (CD, Chelsea Records – CFC 007)
- The Complete Rarities (CD, Forbidden Fruit – FFCD 001)
- One Generation Under a Groove (CD, Forbidden Fruit – FFCD 005)
Live in Concert
- Manchester 1985 (CD, DAT Label – DAT 005)
- Shoot You Down (CD, RD 009)
- All the Colours Fade (CD, SR 89)
- The Stone Roses (LP, SRX 1989)
- Stoned in Walsall (CD, Chelsea Records – CFC 023)
- Stoned in Walsall (LP)
- Hype! (LP, International R.Q.)
- Live in Sweden 1989 (LP)
- The Flashback (CD, Skin Up 001)
- Rock Flowers (LP, Rock Records – RFLP 028)
- Stand Still (CD, Buccaneer Records – BUC 024)
- We Are The Resurrection (2xLP)
- Spike Island (CD, Flip 004)
- Into the Silence (CD, 3D Reality – 3D 061)
- Second Grooving (2xCD, Shot of Salvation – SOS 020/021)
- High Times in Dope Land (CD, Skin Up 002)
- Blow the Dam (CD, Hawk – HAWK 088)
- The Song Remains the Same (CD, Hispanola Records – HISP 37)
- Stoned Kids (CD)
- Faraway Reni (CD, 3D Reality – 3D 043)
- Magic Club Ride (2xCD, SRJP-001/002)
- September Songs (CD, 3D Reality – 3D 050)
- Welcome to the Resurrection (CD, Big Kahuna Music – Huna 003)
- Rock Garden (CD, Kiss The Stone – KTS 0534)
- Stoned and Dethroned (CD, DAT 010)
- The End of a Show (4xCD, DAT Label – DAT 021/022)
Miscellaneous / Interviews
- What a Trip (4x7" Interview Picture Disc, Baktabak – BAKPAK 1024)
- What a Trip (LP, Red Vinyl, Baktabak – BAK 6016)
- What a Trip (LP, Orange Vinyl, Baktabak – BAK 6016)
- What a Trip (CD, Baktabak – CBAK 4045)
- Spike Island E.P. (7", Fierce Recordings – FRIGHT 044)
VIII. Videos & DVDs
| Title | Year | Format | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackpool Live | 1991 | VHS, DVD | Classic 1989 Blackpool gig. |
| The Stone Roses DVD | 2004 | DVD | Features interviews, music videos, and live footage. |
| Made of Stone (Documentary) | 2013 | DVD, Blu-ray | Documentary on the band's 2012 reunion. |
IX. The Stone Roses: Notable TV Appearances and Session Recordings
1. The Late Show (BBC2) – November 21, 1989
The Stone Roses performed Made of Stone on BBC2's The Late Show. During the live broadcast, a technical glitch caused the power to cut out, leading frontman Ian Brown to famously shout, "Amateurs!"
2. Top of the Pops (BBC1) – November 23, 1989
The band appeared on BBC1's Top of the Pops, performing their single Fools Gold. This performance significantly boosted the song's popularity, propelling it into the UK Top 10 charts.
3. Other Notable Appearances
- The Other Side of Midnight (Granada TV) – 1988: Performed Sally Cinnamon.
- SNUB TV (BBC2) – 1989: Featured performances of Sugar Spun Sister and Made of Stone.
- The Word (Channel 4) – 1990: Performed Waterfall.
4. BBC Radio Sessions
- John Peel Session – June 1989: Recorded tracks including I Wanna Be Adored and She Bangs the Drums.
- Mark Goodier Session – 1989: Featured tracks like Elephant Stone and Going Down.
Ian Brown Discography
Studio Albums
Unfinished Monkey Business (1998)
- Notable Tracks: My Star, Corpses in Their Mouths
Golden Greats (1999)
- Notable Tracks: Love Like a Fountain, Dolphins Were Monkeys
Music of the Spheres (2001)
- Notable Tracks: F.E.A.R., Whispers
Solarized (2004)
- Notable Tracks: Keep What Ya Got, Time Is My Everything
The World Is Yours (2007)
- Notable Tracks: Illegal Attacks, Sister Rose
My Way (2009)
- Notable Tracks: Stellify, Just Like You
Ripples (2019)
- Notable Tracks: First World Problems, From Chaos to Harmony
Compilation Albums
- The Greatest (2005): A collection of hits from his solo career.
Notable Singles
- My Star (1998)
- Dolphins Were Monkeys (2000)
- F.E.A.R. (2001)
- Stellify (2009)
John Squire Discography
With The Seahorses
Album:
- Do It Yourself (1997)
- Notable Tracks: Love Is the Law, Blinded by the Sun
Solo Albums
Time Changes Everything (2002)
- Notable Tracks: Joe Louis, I Miss You
Marshall’s House (2004)
- Notable Tracks: Room in Brooklyn, Hotel Room
With Liam Gallagher
Liam Gallagher & John Squire (2024)
- Notable Tracks: Just Another Rainbow, Raise Your Hands, Mars to Liverpool
Guest Appearances & Soundtracks
- Love Me and Leave Me – Soundtrack from Love, Honour and Obey (2000)
- Waterfall (Remix) – Contributed to The Stone Roses reissue (2009)
- Guest Guitar on Aimee Mann’s Lost in Space (2002)
Primal Scream Discography (Featuring Mani)
Bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield joined Primal Scream in 1996. His contributions are featured in the following albums:
Vanishing Point (1997)
- Notable Tracks: Kowalski, Burning Wheel
XTRMNTR (2000)
- Notable Tracks: Swastika Eyes, Accelerator
Evil Heat (2002)
- Notable Tracks: Miss Lucifer, Autobahn 66
Riot City Blues (2006)
- Notable Tracks: Country Girl, Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)
Beautiful Future (2008)
- Notable Tracks: Can't Go Back, Uptown
More Light (2013)
- Notable Tracks: 2013, It's Alright, It's OK
Chaosmosis (2016)
- Notable Tracks: Where the Light Gets In, Trippin' on Your Love
Reni and The Rub Discography
Drummer Alan "Reni" Wren formed The Rub after departing from The Stone Roses. While the band performed live and recorded demos, no official releases are documented. Bootleg recordings of live performances and demos circulate among collectors, and on YouTube.
