Boston Self-Titled Debut Vinyl LP Epic 34188 1st Pressing More Than a Feeling 76
Boston Self-Titled Debut Album Vinyl LP - Epic 34188 - First Pressing (1976) with "More Than a Feeling"
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good Cover. First pressing on orange Epic label. Vinyl was tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with no skips or major issues. Original cover is fully intact with good color, normal wear for its age.
Boston is the debut studio album by Boston, released in 1976 by Epic Records. It was produced by Tom Scholz and John Boylan. A multi-instrumentalist and engineer who had been involved in the Boston music scene since the late 1960s, Scholz started to write and record demos in his apartment basement with singer Brad Delp, but received numerous rejections from major record labels. The demo tape fell into the hands of CBS-owned Epic, who signed the band in 1975.
The album was released by Epic in August 1976 and broke sales records, becoming the best-selling debut LP in the US at the time, and winning the RIAA Century Award as best selling debut album. The album's singles, "More Than a Feeling", "Peace of Mind" and "Foreplay/Long Time", were major AM and FM hits, and nearly the entire album receives constant airplay on classic rock radio. The album is often referred to as a staple in '70s rock and has been included on many lists of essential albums. It has sold at least 17 million copies in the United States alone and at least 20 million worldwide making it one of the best-selling debut albums of all time.
Tracklist
Side one 1."More Than a Feeling"4:44 2."Peace of Mind"4:55 3."Foreplay/Long Time"7:56
Side two 4."Rock & Roll Band"2:59 5."Smokin'"4:44 6."Hitch a Ride"3:18 7."Something About You"4:19 8."Let Me Take You Home Tonight"4:12
Boston Tom Scholz – lead and rhythm guitar, guitar effects, bass, organ, clavinet, percussion, producer, engineer Brad Delp – lead and harmony vocals, 12-string acoustic guitar, rhythm guitar, percussion Barry Goudreau – lead and rhythm guitar Fran Sheehan – bass Sib Hashian – drums, percussion _____________________________________________
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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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