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 Sound Studios and also at the Elektra Studios in Los Angeles. The album was produced by Jimmy Miller in collaboration with the band, marking Miller's first work with the Stones and establishing a productive partnership that would continue through the 1970s. The recording sessions were notable for their experimental approach to overdubbing and layering, with engineer Glyn Johns playing a crucial role in capturing the band's evolving sound during this transformative period. The album's production reflected the band's desire to incorporate diverse influences including blues, country, and rock while maintaining their signature style, with particular emphasis on live instrumental performances before selective overdubbing. Released in December 1969 as the Stones' first album for their newly formed Rolling Stones Records label, Let It Bleed became one of the era's most influential rock records despite being completed during a turbulent period for the band.