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Grand Funk Railroad We’re An American Band Original Yellow Vinyl Todd Rundgren.

We're an American Band is the seventh studio album by American hard rock band Grand Funk Railroad, credited as Grand Funk. The album was released by Capitol Records on July 15, 1973 (see 1973 in music) and was certified gold by the RIAA a little over a month after its release. Two singles were released from the album. The title track was the first single from the album released on July 2, 1973 and the second, "Walk Like a Man", was released on October 29, 1973. Both were sung by drummer Don Brewer. There was also an addition to the band's membership on this release - Craig Frost - who plays the organ, clavinet and Moog. Prior to We're an American Band being released, Grand Funk Railroad had been a trio. Craig was credited as an additional musician on Phoenix, which was released the previous year.

The album cover was originally covered in gold-colored foil on the outside, and the initial run of pressings were pressed in clear, dark yellow vinyl to simulate or suggest a "gold" record.

The album is #200 of the National Association of Recording Merchandisers (NARM) Definitive 200 albums of all time.

We're an American Band was the group's first collaboration with producer/engineer Todd Rundgren. Rundgren and the band recorded the album at Criteria Studios in Miami, Florida on June 13–15, 1973. Rundgren would go on to produce the band's next album, Shinin' On (1974).

Upon the album's release, We're an American Band became the band's best received album by critics, so far. Robert Christgau gave the album a B−, his highest rating for a Grand Funk Railroad album at the time (although Shinin' On (1974) and Grand Funk Hits (1976) would receive a B and B+, respectively). A modern review of the album by William Ruhlmann for AllMusic stated that the album was a departure from the band's usual material, which was mostly due to Todd Rundgren's production and Don Brewer's increase in lead vocal work. Ruhlmann also said that the album sounded more professional than their previous ones.

Album cover and inner paper sleeve shows some moderate wear. Owners name is written on the upper corner. The actual album looks to be in good condition. I examined the LP very closely and I can’t see a scratch on it. I’m not sure if it’s because of the colored vinyl that is why I am listing it in Good condition even though it looks really good. Please see photos

Because I no longer own a turntable to test the record I have to list this “as is” and just to be perfectly clear this is not a gold record it is colored vinyl