Rod Stewart (June 19, 1971) “Every Picture Tells A Story” – US (Chart Debut)

Debuting on the Billboard 200 on June 19, 1971, Every Picture Tells A Story became Rod Stewart’s first No.1 album in both the UK and US. A masterful blend of folk, rock, and blues, the album is widely regarded as one of his finest works and a cornerstone of 1970s rock.

RELEASE DETAILS 

Artist: Rod Stewart

Label: Mercury

Date: June 1971

Catalogue: SRM-1-609

Format: Album (Stereo)

Country: USA

TRACK LIST 

Side A A1. Every Picture Tells A Story (Stewart, Wood)

A2. Seems Like A Long Time (Anderson) A3. That's All Right (Crudup)

A4. Tomorrow Is Such A Long Time (Dylan)

Side B 

B1. Maggie May (Stewart, Quittenton) B2. Mandolin Wind (Stewart)

B3. (I Know) I'm Losing You (Whitfield, Holland, Grant)

B4. Reason To Believe (Hardin)

Unique US sleeve featuring a tear-off poster on the front, printed on both sides.

PERSONNEL

• Rod Stewart — vocals, acoustic guitar

• Ron Wood — guitar, pedal steel, bass

• Martell Brandy, Martin Quittenton — acoustic guitar

• Pete Sears — piano

• Ian McLagan — organ

• Mick Waller — drums

• Ray Jackson — mandolin

• Additional musicians and backing vocals

Back cover for the US release

THE STORY 

Every Picture Tells A Story debuted on the Billboard 200 chart on June 19, 1971. Produced with strong contributions from Ron Wood and others, the album quickly climbed to No.1, spending four weeks at the top. It features the massive hit “Maggie May” and is considered one of Stewart’s creative and commercial peaks.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

The US pressing (SRM-1-609) features a gatefold cover with a perforated poster panel. The album was a critical and commercial triumph, blending folk, rock, and blues influences. It remains a cornerstone of 1970s rock and one of Stewart’s most acclaimed releases.

RELATED MATERIAL 

Maggie May (Single) 1971

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SOURCES Discogs, Billboard (June 19, 1971), Official Charts, Wikipedia

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