The Rolling Stones – 7" Singles 1966-1971

The individual singles are protected by sturdy cardboard covers, but without anti-static inner sleeves – this is the major drawback of this release, as most of the vinyl discs are covered in small pieces of paper and crumbs. So I had to dust each one off, give it a good wash and put it in appropriate protective sleeves.
The really positive thing is the mono sound of the singles, which hits you in the face! PAINT IT, BLACK, RUBY TUESDAY, LET’S SPEND THE NIGHT TOGETHER, 2000 LIGHT YEARS FROM HOME, JUMPIN‘ JACK FLASH and HONKY TONK WOMEN in particular are given a directness and dynamism by the original mono mixes that the usual stereo mixes lack. I also had to turn the volume down a little, which rarely happens. The original mono mix of STREET FIGHTING MAN (with the B-side NO EXPECTATIONS) is particularly heart-warming and differs greatly from the well-known stereo version, especially as far as the vocal track is concerned.
The three track single STREET FIGHTING MAN (here in stereo!) / SURPRISE, SURPRISE / EVERYBODY NEEDS SOMEBODY TO LOVE, released in 1971, is a curiosity: it is played at 33 1/3 (like a long-playing record) and the latter track (the long 5-minute version) can be heard here in stereo! A rarity that is otherwise only available on the Decca sampler ROCK’N’ROLLING STONES. It’s nice that attention has been paid to this detail.
The negative aspects: the single LITTLE QUEENIE (1970), which was released in many countries around the world at the time, could have been added. The STONE AGE teaser BLUE TURNS TO GREY (from 1971) could also have been included here. Why the SYMPATHY FOR THE DEVIL remixes from 2003 had to be included instead is beyond my comprehension.
I will probably buy the two singles mentioned above as originals and add them to this otherwise very appealing box.
I’ve listened to almost all the singles at the moment; I can’t confirm the complaint of a few other buyers of the box that the needle gets stuck on some of the disks. It is possible that this was because I had cleaned the singles before playing them. The vast majority of the 45s lie flat on the turntable. All is good.
All in all, a very recommendable box, which will join the first, 7” SINGLES 1963-1966, later on.

Does anyone know if they intend to make a third set for this collection?

love original Street Fighting Man sleeve! Whole box is pure quality.

Would love to know which of these are mono vs. stereo and if any of it is actually from an analog source or more digitally sourced pressings: https://www.abkco.com/store/the-rolling-stones-singles-1966-1971/