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.
• Official Label Releases – Factory Records, Silvertone, Geffen, and subsequent reissue catalogs.
• 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:

1. Studio Albums – Every officially released LP, including original and reissued pressings.
2. Official Singles & EPs – Covering every 7", 12", CD, and cassette single, with detailed tracklistings.
3. Promotional Releases – Rare radio and industry promos, including unique edits and artwork variations.
4. Bootlegs & Unreleased Material – Examining unauthorized live recordings, demos, and alternative takes.
5. 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. SINGLES & EPs (Revised & Expanded)

This section includes all known singles and EPs released by The Stone Roses, separated by format, and with full tracklistings. Notes indicate CD, cassette, and international releases.

Title	Year	Format	Label	Catalog Number	Tracklist	Notes
So Young / Tell Me	1985	7"	Thin Line	THIN 001	A: "So Young" (3:30) B: "Tell Me" (3:50)	Limited to 1,200 copies. No CD or tape release.
Sally Cinnamon	1987	7"	Revolver	REV 36	A: "Sally Cinnamon" (3:23) B: "Here It Comes" (2:40)	Also released on 12" & CD with extra tracks. Reissued multiple times.
		12"	Revolver	REV 36T	A1: "Sally Cinnamon" (3:23) A2: "Here It Comes" (2:40) B1: "All Across the Sands" (2:52)	12" included an extra track. CD version matches this.
Elephant Stone	1988	7"	Silvertone	ORE 1	A: "Elephant Stone" (3:00) B: "The Hardest Thing in the World" (2:39)	Also available on 12" & CD with extended versions.
		12"	Silvertone	ORE T 1	A1: "Elephant Stone (Extended)" (4:48) B1: "Full Fathom Five" (2:56) B2: "The Hardest Thing in the World" (2:39)	12" included the Extended Mix.
Made of Stone	1989	7"	Silvertone	ORE 2	A: "Made of Stone" (4:11) B: "Going Down" (2:46)	Also on 12", CD, and cassette with extra tracks.
		12"	Silvertone	ORE T 2	A1: "Made of Stone" (4:11) B1: "Going Down" (2:46) B2: "Guernica" (4:23)	CD & cassette versions match this tracklist.
She Bangs the Drums	1989	7"	Silvertone	ORE 6	A: "She Bangs the Drums" (3:43) B: "Standing Here" (5:05)	Also available on 12", CD, and cassette.
		12"	Silvertone	ORE T 6	A1: "She Bangs the Drums" (3:43) B1: "Standing Here" (5:05) B2: "Mersey Paradise" (2:44)	CD & cassette versions match this tracklist.
Fools Gold / What the World is Waiting For	1989	7"	Silvertone	ORE 13	A: "Fools Gold 4.15" (4:15) AA: "What the World is Waiting For" (3:55)	Also released on 12", CD, and cassette.
		12"	Silvertone	ORE T 13	A1: "Fools Gold 9.53" (9:53) B1: "What the World is Waiting For" (3:55)	12" had a longer mix. CD & cassette versions follow this.
One Love	1990	7"	Silvertone	ORE 17	A: "One Love" (3:35) B: "Something’s Burning" (3:37)	Also on 12", CD, and cassette.
		12"	Silvertone	ORE T 17	A1: "One Love" (7:45) B1: "Something’s Burning" (7:50)	12" had extended versions. CD & cassette follow this tracklist.
I Wanna Be Adored	1991	7"	Silvertone	ORE 31	A: "I Wanna Be Adored" (3:28) B: "Where Angels Play" (4:15)	CD & cassette included extra track.
		12"	Silvertone	ORE T 31	A1: "I Wanna Be Adored" (5:53) B1: "Where Angels Play" (4:15) B2: "Going Down" (2:46)	CD & cassette match this tracklist.
Love Spreads	1994	7"	Geffen	GFST 84	A: "Love Spreads" (5:46) B: "Your Star Will Shine" (2:56)	Also released on 12", CD, and cassette.
		12"	Geffen	GFST 84T	A1: "Love Spreads" (5:46) B1: "Your Star Will Shine" (2:56) B2: "Breakout" (6:04)	CD & cassette versions match this.
Beautiful Thing	2016	12", Digital	Virgin EMI	VS 2141	A: "Beautiful Thing" (7:00)	Digital-only in some regions, 12" limited edition.

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II. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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VII. Bootlegs & Rare Recordings (Expanded & Revised)

This section now includes notorious bootlegs, audience recordings, and rare demos.

Title	Year	Details	Notes
Live at Glasgow Green	1990	Audience Recording	One of the band's best live performances.
Live at Spike Island	1990	Audience Recording	The legendary Spike Island gig, poor sound but historic value.
The Lost Tapes (BBC Sessions)	1990	Soundboard	Contains Where Angels Play, Shoot You Down, and Going Down.
Live in Tokyo	1995	Soundboard	One of the last Second Coming era live gigs.
Garage Flower Demos	1985	Studio Recording	Early versions of later songs, raw and punk-influenced.
The Silvertone Sessions	1988	Studio Outtakes	Alternative takes of album tracks.
Waterfall (Extended Demo)	1988	Studio	Legendary longer version with extra instrumental sections.
Blackpool Live (Unofficial LP Bootleg)	1989	Soundboard	The full Blackpool Empress Ballroom gig in high quality.
The Second Coming Rehearsals	1994	Bootleg	Unreleased studio jams and rehearsals from the comeback album.
Complete Manchester G-Mex 1995	1995	Audience Recording	One of the final Roses gigs before the split.
Live at the Hacienda 1987	1987	Audience Recording	Very early live set at the legendary Hacienda club.
Live at the International II 1988	1988	Audience Recording	Features early versions of She Bangs the Drums and Elephant Stone.
Live at the Paradiso, Amsterdam	1989	Audience	Rare European gig featuring an extended I Am the Resurrection.
Complete Second Coming Tour 1995	1995	Compilation Bootleg	Features live tracks from Glasgow, London, Tokyo, and Manchester.

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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.

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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.

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Ian Brown Discography

Studio Albums

1. Unfinished Monkey Business (1998)

   • Notable Tracks: My Star, Corpses in Their Mouths

2. Golden Greats (1999)

   • Notable Tracks: Love Like a Fountain, Dolphins Were Monkeys

3. Music of the Spheres (2001)

   • Notable Tracks: F.E.A.R., Whispers

4. Solarized (2004)

   • Notable Tracks: Keep What Ya Got, Time Is My Everything

5. The World Is Yours (2007)

   • Notable Tracks: Illegal Attacks, Sister Rose

6. My Way (2009)

   • Notable Tracks: Stellify, Just Like You

7. 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)

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John Squire Discography

With The Seahorses

Album:

• Do It Yourself (1997)
  • Notable Tracks: Love Is the Law, Blinded by the Sun

Solo Albums

1. Time Changes Everything (2002)

   • Notable Tracks: Joe Louis, I Miss You

2. 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)

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Primal Scream Discography (Featuring Mani)

Bassist Gary "Mani" Mounfield joined Primal Scream in 1996. His contributions are featured in the following albums:

1. Vanishing Point (1997)

   • Notable Tracks: Kowalski, Burning Wheel

2. XTRMNTR (2000)

   • Notable Tracks: Swastika Eyes, Accelerator

3. Evil Heat (2002)

   • Notable Tracks: Miss Lucifer, Autobahn 66

4. Riot City Blues (2006)

   • Notable Tracks: Country Girl, Dolls (Sweet Rock and Roll)

5. Beautiful Future (2008)

   • Notable Tracks: Can't Go Back, Uptown

6. More Light (2013)

   • Notable Tracks: 2013, It's Alright, It's OK

7. Chaosmosis (2016)

   • Notable Tracks: Where the Light Gets In, Trippin' on Your Love

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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.

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