The Rolling Stones

Let It Bleed

First released1969

Let It Bleed was recorded between March and November 1969 across multiple London studios, primarily at Olympic Studios and also at the Los Angeles Recording Studios in Hollywood. The album was produced by Jimmy Miller, who worked alongside the Rolling Stones to capture a rawer, more blues-oriented sound compared to their previous work. The recording sessions utilized innovative mixing techniques and featured live instrumentation that emphasized the band's ability to perform together, with many tracks recorded with the full band in the studio rather than overdubbed separately. The album's production reflected the turbulent period surrounding the band's drug-related legal troubles and served as a creative response to the psychedelic era, returning to their blues roots with gritty, organic arrangements. Released in December 1969, Let It Bleed marked a significant technical and artistic achievement in rock music production, establishing Jimmy Miller's reputation as a masterful producer of classic rock albums.