Faces: 2 Originals Of Faces Album (1975)

A Double Dose of Early Faces

Faces' "2 Originals of Faces" double LP was released in the UK in October 1975 (no exact release dates are available as of October 2025) on Warner Bros. Records (catalogue: K 66027).

This 19-track compilation repackaged the band's first two albums—First Step (1970) and Long Player (1971)—to showcase their raw, boozy rock 'n' roll beginnings. Produced by Glyn Johns and the band, the set captured the chemistry between Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood, peaking at No. 26 on the UK Albums Chart. Housed in a gatefold sleeve with the band's iconic photo by Tom Wright, it served as a nostalgic reminder of Faces' pre-glam days.

Album Overview

Release Details:

Label: Warner Bros. Records (UK).

Formats: Double vinyl LP, cassette; later CD reissues (detailed below).

℗ & ©: 1975 Warner Bros. Records. Compiled from First Step and Long Player sessions (1970–1971) at studios like Olympic and Morgan Sound, London. Matrix numbers (e.g., K 66027 A-1) confirm authenticity.

UK Release Formats and Track Listings

2 Originals Of Faces was released in the UK in 1975 as a double vinyl LP and cassette, with CD reissues later. The compilation combines First Step (tracks 1–9) and Long Player (tracks 10–19):

Double Vinyl LP (Catalogue: K 66027):

Side A (First Step):

Shake, Shudder, Shiver (It's a New Sensation) (3:15)

Flying (4:15)

Pineapple and the Monkey (4:25)

The First Step (1:50)

Three Button Hand Me Down (5:40)

The Stone (6:05)

Side B (First Step):

7. Around the Plynth (5:15)

8. Flying (Reprise) (1:25)

9. Happy Sometimes (3:15)

Side C (Long Player):

10. Bad 'n' Ruin (5:20)

11. Memphis, Tennessee (5:25)

12. Too Bad (3:25)

13. That Ain't The Way To Do It (4:00)

14. Maybe I'm Amazed (5:35)

Side D (Long Player):

15. Oh Lord I'm Browned Off (3:45)

16. Twistin' the Night Away (4:45)

17. Stay with Me (4:35)

18. Love in Vain (8:05)

Packaging: 33⅓ RPM, stereo, in a gatefold sleeve with band photo by Tom Wright and liner notes.

Production and Context

The tracks were produced by Glyn Johns (First Step) and the band (Long Player), recorded at Olympic and Morgan Sound Studios, London, 1970–1971. The lineup featured Rod Stewart (vocals), Ronnie Wood (guitar), Ian McLagan (keyboards), Ronnie Lane (bass, vocals), and Kenney Jones (drums). The compilation repackaged the band's debut albums to highlight their early boozy rock 'n' roll, released amid the band's dissolution and Stewart's solo rise.

Singles Released and Chart Performance

2 Originals Of Faces was a compilation, with no new singles released from it. The albums' tracks included hits like “Stay With Me” (UK No. 2, Aug 14, 1971, 11 weeks; US No. 17) and “Ooh La La” (UK No. 1, Oct 13, 1973, 10 weeks; Ireland No. 1)

Album Chart Performance

There is no chart information regarding this release.

Legacy and Collectibility

2 Originals Of Faces preserves the band's raw early sound, with “Stay With Me” and “Around The Plynth” as highlights.

Do you have 2 Originals Of Faces in your vinyl stack? Which track rocks your turntable?