Used EMITT RHODES "The American Dream" Vinyl LP from 1970 You are bidding on one used copy of The EMITT RHODES stereo album "The American Dream" on 12 inch vinyl. This is NOT a cut-out. When originally released in 1970, it has a picture frame cover and "Saturday Night" was the second song on side 2. This is a 1971 reissue with the 'paint splatter' cover and "You're A Very Lovely Woman" replacing "Saturday Night" on side 2. Emitt Rhodes recorded all of his other albums at home by himself - this is the only one where other musicians participated. Produced by Larry Marks and Peter Pilafian.

Personnel:
Bill Rheinhart, Chuck Berghoffer, David Cohen, Don Peak, Don Randi, Drake Levin, Emil Radocchia, Emitt Rhodes, Gary Kato, James Leitch, Joe Porcaro, Larry Knechtel, Lyle Ritz, Michael Rice, Pete Jolly, Tom Reynolds, Hal Blaine, Jim Gordon, Joel Larson, John Guerin.

The LP and jacket is USED but in very good condition. (See grading legend below). The disc is considered Excellent (EX) and is not warped. There are some light marks on both sides that are not expected to be audible. There are three small scratches on side 2. The jacket is Very Good+ (VG+): There is some top and bottom ring wear on the front; the back is better. The edges and corners show some wear, especially the lower left corner. Someone taped he bottom edge, and there is some tape on the back left. The fold is slightly worn. No creases or bends in the cardboard. The inner sleeve is generic white and solid. The pictures below are of the actual item.

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Track List: Side One in stereo Mother Earth - 2:29 Pardon Me - 2:46 Textile Factory - 3:05 Someone Died - 2:04 Come Ride, Come Ride - 2:53 Let's All Sing - 2:40 Side Two in stereo Holly Park - 2:59 You're A Very Lovely Woman - 2:45 Mary Will You Take My Hand - 2:21 The Man He Was - 2:58 In Days Of Old - 2:13 'Til The Day After - 2:38

AllMusic Review by Matthew Greenwald
Although this album may have been a contractual obligation, there is no doubt that Emitt Rhodes did not take the task of recording American Dream lightly. After disbanding his first group, the Merry-Go-Round, Rhodes still owed A&M Records another album. Several new sessions were held, and along with a few old tracks such as the remarkable "You're a Very Lovely Woman," they make up the body of this fine, if fragmented album. "Mother Earth" is without a doubt one of Rhodes' McCartney-influenced masterpieces, led by a strident 12-string acoustic guitar and a masterful lead vocal. For the first (and possibly only) time in his career, Rhodes utilized session musicians, but he used the very best. Awesome playing from Hal Blaine, Larry Knechtel, Drake Levin, Joel Larson, and others lift this track and others to a level of greatness. This album may be seen as a sort of a warm-up for Rhodes' brilliant, self-recorded Dunhill albums.

Emitt Rhodes passed away on July 19, 2020. His Los Angeles Times obituary states: "To fulfill the Merry-Go-Round’s recording contract to A&M, the label released an album titled “American Dream” featuring a set of Rhodes’ solo performances amplified by Hollywood session musicians. Rhodes disapproved of the release and was allowed little input in the process."

A&M Records SP-4254, originally released in 1970, reissued in 1971.
Runout ID: Side 1: A&M SP 4407 RE-1 M1 (MR) A 14605 (2)
Side 2: A&M SP 4408 RE-1 M1 (MR) A 14605-X (1C)

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We try to grade the condition of a vinyl record conservatively . Records may be considered flat, or not warped, unless otherwise noted. If one side of a record is in better shape than the other, two grades will appear. Records and covers are graded separately.

M = Mint. In all but the rarest cases, still sealed. If we know that an open record has never been played, and the rating otherwise applies, it will be graded mint.
NM = Near mint, or unplayed condition. Cover is near perfect, new looking, with no surface or ring wear.
EX = Only slight signs of wear; very clean, only light surface marks which do not distract significantly from the sound. Cover has only slight surface wear and is still in nice collectible condition.
VG+ = Evidence of play, with moderate surface wear and some minor noise - still plays well. Cover is solid with no breaks but may have minor surface wear or some ring wear.
VG = Overall wear, but no skips or serious defects. May be somewhat noisy during quiet passages. Cover is worn, with considerable ring wear, and may have partially broken edges.
VG- = Playable, but both the record and cover are well worn.
G or G+ = Poor or Rough condition. Holefiller only!

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On Jul-31-20 at 21:51:18 PDT, seller added the following information:

Be sure to note - the LP you are bidding on is the 1971 REISSUE of this album.