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
1Just Another Sunday (Use Your Illusion Sessions 1989-1990)
Guns N’ Roses4:36
2Yesterdays (Use Your Illusion Sessions 1989-1990)
recording of:
Yesterdays (from 1989 until 1990)
writer:
West Arkeen, Del James, Billy McCloud and Axl Rose
publisher:
Black Frog Music, EMI April Music Inc., Guns N’ Roses Music, Mamaroneck Music, McLoud McMusic, Warner–Tamerlane Publishing Corp. (publisher; do NOT use as release label) and West Arkeen Music
Guns N’ Roses3:42
3You're Crazy (1986 demo)
recording of:
You’re Crazy (in 1986)
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’ Roses3:44
4You're Crazy (live)
live recording of:
You’re Crazy
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’ Roses3:39
5Knockin' on Heaven's Door (live at the Ritz NYC 3-7-88)
live cover recording of:
Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door (on 1988-03-07)
additional lyricist:
Bob Dylan (on 1975-03-23)
lyricist and composer:
Bob Dylan
publisher:
Sony Music Publishers, Sony/ATV Music Publishing (UK) Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC (1995–2020), Warner Chappell Music Ltd. (no slash; used 1988–1996) and Ram’s Horn Music (in 1973)
Guns N’ Roses6:57
6Mr. Brownstone (live at the Ritz NYC 2-2-88)
live recording of:
Mr. Brownstone (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’ Roses4:22
7Mr. Brownstone (acoustic live at CBGB's NYC 10-27-87)
live recording of:
Mr. Brownstone (from 1987-10-27 to present)
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’ Roses4:42
8Move to the City
recording of:
Move to the City
writer:
Steven Adler, Duff McKagan, Axl Rose, Slash (Guns N’ Roses guitarist), Izzy Stradlin (US guitarist, singer & songwriter) and Chris Weber (American musician, guitarist and founder of groups U.P.O. and Hollywood Rose)
Guns N’ Roses3:40
9Move to the City (acoustic live at the Whiskey LA, CA 1988)
live recording of:
Move to the City (in 1988)
writer:
Steven Adler, Duff McKagan, Axl Rose, Slash (Guns N’ Roses guitarist), Izzy Stradlin (US guitarist, singer & songwriter) and Chris Weber (American musician, guitarist and founder of groups U.P.O. and Hollywood Rose)
Guns N’ Roses3:46
10Move to the City (1986 demo)
recording of:
Move to the City (in 1986)
writer:
Steven Adler, Duff McKagan, Axl Rose, Slash (Guns N’ Roses guitarist), Izzy Stradlin (US guitarist, singer & songwriter) and Chris Weber (American musician, guitarist and founder of groups U.P.O. and Hollywood Rose)
Guns N’ Roses3:32
11My Michelle (live at the Ritz NYC 2-2-88)
live recording of:
My Michelle (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’ Roses4:23
12My Michelle (1987 demo)
recording of:
My Michelle (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’ Roses4:25
13Mama Kin (live at the Ritz NYC 2-2-88)
performer:
Steven Tyler
live recording of:
Mama Kin (on 1988-02-02)
lyricist and composer:
Steven Tyler
publisher:
Daksel LLC, Daksel Music Corp., Frank Connelly Music and Music of Stage Three
Guns N’ Roses feat. Steven Tyler3:54
14Mama Kin (1986 demo)
recording of:
Mama Kin (in 1986)
lyricist and composer:
Steven Tyler
publisher:
Daksel LLC, Daksel Music Corp., Frank Connelly Music and Music of Stage Three
Guns N’ Roses3:49
15Nice Boys (1987 demo)
recording of:
Nice Boys (in 1987)
writer:
Angry Anderson, Mick Cocks, Geordie Leach, Dallas Royall and Peter Wells (Rose Tattoo guitarist)
publisher:
J. Albert & Son Pty Limited
Guns N’ Roses2:56
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