The Story, Vol. I: From Beginning to the Years of Destruction (Templar label; Italian bootleg; PtSL 'Scene' rip; includes 27 scans.)

~ Release by Guns N’ Roses (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Annotation

This entry documents the verified PtSL (Play this Shit Loud) digital archive (2003-12-09).

Label History:
This is a high-quality 4-CD box set from the Italian label Templar. It features the characteristic Templar Knight logo and official S.I.A.E. stamps, marking it as a professional retail bootleg from the early 90s.

Content Analysis:
A comprehensive chronological collection (Vol. 1) covering the band's rise, including Sound City rehearsals, acoustic demos, and soundboard live captures.

Visual Record:
Includes the complete 27-item scan set from the PtSL distribution, covering the outer box, individual jewel case inserts, and disc faces (TCD 41A–D).

Technical Verification:
Confirmed 1:1 match with original PtSL .NFO and .SFV artifacts.

Annotation last modified on 2026-04-13 00:15 UTC.

Tracklist

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#TitleArtistRatingLength
1Rocket Queen (live at the Ritz NYC 2-2-88)
live recording of:
Rocket Queen (on 1988-02-02)
writer:
Steven Adler, Duff McKagan, Axl Rose, Slash (Guns N’ Roses guitarist) and Izzy Stradlin (US guitarist, singer & songwriter)
publisher:
Black Frog Music and Guns N’ Roses Music
Guns N’ Roses6:44
2Rocket Queen (1987 demo)
recording of:
Rocket Queen (in 1987)
writer:
Steven Adler, Duff McKagan, Axl Rose, Slash (Guns N’ Roses guitarist) and Izzy Stradlin (US guitarist, singer & songwriter)
publisher:
Black Frog Music and Guns N’ Roses Music
Guns N’ Roses6:06
3Sweet Child O' Mine (live at the Ritz NYC 2-2-88)
live recording of:
Sweet Child o’ Mine (on 1988-02-02)
writer:
Steven Adler, Izzy Stradlin (US guitarist, singer & songwriter), Duff McKagan, Axl Rose and Slash (Guns N’ Roses guitarist)
publisher:
Black Frog Music and Guns N’ Roses Music
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), コンソーシアム音楽出版 C・F事業部 (Consortium Music Publishing, CF Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング CMP外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Guns N’ Roses6:34
4Sweet Child O' Mine
engineer and producer:
Mike Clink
mixer:
Michael Barbiero (producer, mixer, engineer, songwriter, collaborator with Steve Thompson) and Steve Thompson (producer)
drums (drum set):
Steven Adler
electric bass guitar:
Duff McKagan
electric guitar:
Slash (Guns N’ Roses guitarist) and Izzy Stradlin (US guitarist, singer & songwriter)
background vocals:
Duff McKagan and Izzy Stradlin (US guitarist, singer & songwriter)
lead vocals:
Axl Rose
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Geffen Records (in 1987) and The David Geffen Company (legal rights relating to Geffen Records) (in 1987)
part of:
VH1: 100 Greatest Songs of the 80’s (compiled in 2006) (number: 7), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 88), Rolling Stone: 500 Greatest Songs of All Time (as at 2016-06-10) (number: 196) and Billboard: The 500 Best Pop Songs (as of October 2023) (number: 212)
recording of:
Sweet Child o’ Mine
writer:
Steven Adler, Izzy Stradlin (US guitarist, singer & songwriter), Duff McKagan, Axl Rose and Slash (Guns N’ Roses guitarist)
publisher:
Black Frog Music and Guns N’ Roses Music
sub-publisher:
シンコーミュージック・エンタテイメント (Shinko Music Entertainment Co., Ltd.), ユニバーサル・ミュージック・パブリッシング Synch事業部 (Universal Music Publishing, Synch Division), コンソーシアム音楽出版 C・F事業部 (Consortium Music Publishing, CF Division) (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング CMP外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
Guns N’ Roses4.55:54
5Salt of the Earth (live in Atlantic City, NJ 12-19-89)
performer:
The Rolling Stones
live recording of:
Salt of the Earth (on 1989-12-19)
writer:
Mick Jagger and Keith Richards (Rolling Stones guitarist)
Guns N’ Roses feat. The Rolling Stones5:34
6Shadow of Your Love (1986 demo)
recording of:
Shadow of Your Love (in 1986)
writer:
Steven Adler, Duff McKagan, Axl Rose, Slash (Guns N’ Roses guitarist) and Izzy Stradlin (US guitarist, singer & songwriter)
Guns N’ Roses3:03
7Shadow of Your Love (live)
live recording of:
Shadow of Your Love
writer:
Steven Adler, Duff McKagan, Axl Rose, Slash (Guns N’ Roses guitarist) and Izzy Stradlin (US guitarist, singer & songwriter)
Guns N’ Roses3:05
8Sentimental Movie (Use Your Illusion Sessions 1989-1990)
Guns N’ Roses4:44
9Too Much Too Soon (Use Your Illusion Sessions 1989-1990)
Guns N’ Roses6:30
10Think About You (1987 demo)
recording of:
Think About You (in 1987)
writer:
Steven Adler, Duff McKagan, Axl Rose, Slash (Guns N’ Roses guitarist) and Izzy Stradlin (US guitarist, singer & songwriter)
publisher:
Black Frog Music and Guns N’ Roses Music
Guns N’ Roses3:54
11The Garden (Use Your Illusion Sessions 1989-1990)
recording of:
The Garden (from 1989 until 1990)
writer:
West Arkeen, Del James and Axl Rose
Guns N’ Roses5:07
12Welcome to the Jungle (1986 demo)
recording of:
Welcome to the Jungle (in 1986)
lyricist:
Axl Rose
composer:
Steven Adler, Jeffrey Isbell (US guitarist, singer & songwriter), Duff McKagan, Axl Rose and Saul Hudson (Guns N’ Roses guitarist)
publisher:
Black Frog Music and Guns N’ Roses Music
Guns N’ Roses5:07
13Welcome to the Jungle (live at the Ritz NYC 2-2-88)
live recording of:
Welcome to the Jungle (on 1988-02-02)
lyricist:
Axl Rose
composer:
Steven Adler, Jeffrey Isbell (US guitarist, singer & songwriter), Duff McKagan, Axl Rose and Saul Hudson (Guns N’ Roses guitarist)
publisher:
Black Frog Music and Guns N’ Roses Music
Guns N’ Roses4:55
14Whole Lotta Rosie (live at the Marquee London, England 6-27-87)
live recording of:
Whole Lotta Rosie (on 1987-06-27)
writer:
Bon Scott (AC/DC member), Angus Young (member of AC/DC) and Malcolm Young (guitar player for AC/DC)
publisher:
J. Albert & Son (USA) Inc. and J. Albert & Son Pty. Ltd.
is based on:
Dirty Eyes
Guns N’ Roses4:13