1979 Japanese Pressing With Obi & Insert. This Is The Fifth Obi Iteration From Japan. A Beautiful Reissue Of Stewarts Classic From '71. "Every Picture Tells A Story" Is The Third Studio Album By Rod Stewart, Released In May 1971. It Was Recorded At Morgan Studios In London And Produced By Rod Stewart And Lou Reizner. The Album Is Considered To Be One Of Stewart's Best Works And Features Some Of His Most Famous Songs, Including "Maggie May," "Reason To Believe," And "Every Picture Tells A Story."

The Album Was A Commercial Success, Reaching Number One On The Uk Albums Chart And The Us Billboard 200 Chart. It Was Also Certified Platinum In The Us And Multiple Other Countries. "Maggie May" Was Released As A Single And Became A Massive Hit, Reaching Number One In Both The Uk And The Us.

The Album's Success Helped Establish Stewart As A Solo Artist After His Departure From The Jeff Beck Group And His Previous Band, The Faces. It Was Also One Of The First Albums To Feature Stewart's Trademark Raspy Vocals And His Blend Of Rock, Folk, And Blues Influences.

In 2003, "Every Picture Tells A Story" Was Ranked Number 172 On Rolling Stone's List Of The 500 Greatest Albums Of All Time. It Remains A Timeless Classic And A Testament To Rod Stewart's Musical Prowess And Influence On Rock And Roll.