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All of our used records are play-graded and come in a protective outer-sleeve. NOTE: Listing info may change after your purchase, but you'll receive the album that you ordered** (more details at bottom). If you have any questions, please ask. Catalog Number: CP-0116

CONDITION DETAILS Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Gate-fold cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing on inner-gate, heavier scuffing (front/back); small surface abrasions and surface impressions (front/back/inner-gate); slight discoloration on left-panel of inner-gate. Inner-sleeve is original (Capricorn logo); seams partially split. Spine is mostly easy-to-read (printed off-center) with wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and tiny tear near bottom. (Not a cut-out.)

ABOUT THE RECORD Laid Back is the debut studio solo album by Gregg Allman. Allman, best known as the vocalist/lyricist/organist of the Allman Brothers Band, first began considering a solo career after internal disagreements with that group. He developed the album as a small creative outlet wherein he would assume full control, and he co-produced the album alongside Johnny Sandlin. Laid Back was largely recorded in March 1973 at Capricorn Sound Studios in Macon, Georgia, with additional recording taking place at the Record Plant in New York City. The album explores Allman's varying influences, including rhythm and blues and soul music. It consists of several cover songs, originals, and a traditional hymn, and contains performances from a host of musicians, most notably Scott Boyer and Tommy Talton on guitars, Bill Stewart on drums, and Charlie Hayward on bass guitar. The album was created while Allman also worked on Brothers and Sisters, the fourth Allman Brothers album. The album title was a studio term Allman coined for relaxing a song's tempo, while its cover was painted by Abdul Mati Klarwein. Upon its release, Laid Back received positive reviews from music critics, and it peaked at No. 13 on Billboard's Top LPs & Tape chart. To support the album, Allman embarked on an ambitious tour, consisting of a full band and an entire string orchestra. Two singles were released to promote the record, with lead single Midnight Rider becoming a top 20 hit in the U.S. and Canada. It was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1974 for shipping 500,000 copies in the U.S., making it one of Allman's best-selling albums. The album cover was painted by Abdul Mati Klarwein, best known for creating the artwork to Miles Davis's Bitches Brew (1970). Allman was introduced to him through a friend. Allman did not have the time to come sit for the painting, so Klarwein worked with a photograph. Allman commented on the cover in his 2012 memoir, My Cross to Bear: "I loved [it]; I thought it turned out perfect. It cost me $1,500 back then, but today it would like $50,000, maybe even $150,000." In his later years, Allman would attempt to purchase the original painting used for the album sleeve, but was unable to afford to. Allman's girlfriend at the time (and later wife) Janice Blair appears on the album's sleeve, riding a horse.
Portions of our "About the Record" section are taken from information gathered from Wikipedia and AllMusic.

TRACK LISTING Midnight Rider Queen Of Hearts Please Call Home Don't Mess Up A Good Thing These Days Multi-Colored Lady All My Friends Will The Circle Be Unbroken

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