Sold Date: May 18, 2022
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Blue Oyster Cult Tyranny and Mutation  Vinyl LP - Columbia KC 32017 VG+ First Pressing (1973) with "Hot Rails to Hell"
Condition: Very Good + Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was tested on both sides and plays very well. Includes original inner sleeve. Cover is intact with light wear, and a name written on back cover and on one side of label.
Tyranny and Mutation (stylized on the cover as THE BLVE ÖYSTER CVLT: TYRANNY AND MVTATION) is the second studio album by Blue Öyster Cult, released on February 11, 1973 by Columbia Records. On May 12, 1973, the album peaked at No. 122 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Modern reviews are generally positive. Thom Jurek of AllMusic noted how BÖC "brightened their sound and deepened their mystique" on this album and described the music as "screaming, methamphetamine-fueled rock & roll that was all about attitude, mystery, and a sense of nihilistic humor that was deep in the cuff", judging Tyranny and Mutation a "classic album" as much as its follow-up Secret Treaties. 
Track listing
Side one – The Black 1."The Red & the Black"Eric Bloom, Albert Bouchard, Sandy PearlmanBloom4:20 2."O.D.'d on Life Itself"Bloom, A. Bouchard, Joe Bouchard, PearlmanBloom4:47 3."Hot Rails to Hell"J. BouchardJ. Bouchard5:12 4."7 Screaming Diz-Busters"A. Bouchard, J. Bouchard, Donald Roeser, PearlmanBloom7:01
Side two – The Red 5."Baby Ice Dog"Bloom, A. Bouchard, Patti SmithBloom3:29 6."Wings Wetted Down"A. Bouchard, J. BouchardJ. Bouchard, Bloom4:12 7."Teen Archer"Bloom, Roeser, Richard MeltzerRoeser3:57 8."Mistress of the Salmon Salt (Quicklime Girl)"A. Bouchard, PearlmanBloom5:08
Band members Eric Bloom – rhythm guitar, synthesizers, vocals Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser – lead guitar, vocals Allen Lanier – keyboards, rhythm guitar Joe Bouchard – bass guitar, keyboards, vocals Albert Bouchard – drums, vocals _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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