It is the last album to feature founder Brian Jones , who appears on only two tracks ("Midnight Rambler" and "You Got the Silver") before his death. It is also the first to feature his replacement, Mick Taylor , on "Country Honk" and "Live with Me".

Released in , Let It Bleed was recorded during a period of extreme turmoil for the band.

The Rolling Stones' is a landmark album that captures the transition of the band from the experimental late 60s into the gritty, hard-rocking 70s. The SACD (Super Audio CD) editions, particularly the 2002 ABKCO remaster and the more recent 50th Anniversary versions, are highly prized by audiophiles for their superior clarity and dynamic range. Historical Context & Significance