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ORIGINAL 1974 FIRST PRESS IN FACTORY SHRINK WRAPPER

              + BAD COMPANY STICKER 

                  

             

                BAD COMPANY

                              

            

\                                                            USA - Swan Song - SS 8501 

 

Final Collection Copy

BEAUTIFUL ...Original 1974 first pressing in factory shrink wrapper + 2 RARE stickers on outer cellophane (see photo!) ... plus contains the all black original inner sleeve S.A - Swansong Records - SS 8501

1974 first BAD COMPANY album headed by half of FREE, vocalist Paul Rodgers & drummer Simon Kirke together with guitarist Mick Ralphs from Mott The Hoople & Boz from King Crimson ... these cats first album went 5 times platinum in sales ...feauturing the timeless smash hit "Can't Get enough (Of Your Love)" ...that's just the start of this hard riffin' rocker classic...a solid effort from the British supergroup. It's hard to believe that the eight tracks that comprise the platter were recorded in just ten days at Headley Grange, UK... proof positive of the magical musical talent that made-up this blues-based rock band.

Bad Company consisted of veteran musician's from several popular U.K. groups: vocalist Paul Rodgers and drummer Simon Kirke were members with the legendary Free, while guitarist Mick Ralphs was with Mott the Hoople and bassist Boz Burrell was fomerly with King Crimson. An impressive set of musicians to say the least and definitely worthy of existence in the world of the high flying Led Zeppelin and shared billing on Zep's newly formed Swan Song label. In addition, Bad Co were managed by Zeppelin's heavy-handed manager Peter Grant.

The members of Bad Company put their egos aside, as they issued a long list of stellar blues-based rock classics. The group's dynamic debut LP opens with the infectious "Can't Get Enough", which became a big selling single, followed by another solid track, "Rock Steady", which stomps with pure rock 'n' roll attitude.

Paul Rodgers is at his best on the melodic "Ready for Love" and the proud, outlaw inspired title cut. The hard hitting "Movin' On", penned by Ralphs during his days with Mott the Hoople, is a storming rocker that details the grind of heavy touring. The LP closes with on a mellow note with the gentle, four-minute acoustic number aptly entitled "Seagull".

The eight song Bad Company LP is a brillant eight song debut from the English quartet that went to the top of the American LP chart, and foreshadowed the sound to come from future Bad Co releases throughout the seventies. Side one "Can't Get Enough" (Mick Ralphs) - 4:16 "Rock Steady" (Paul Rodgers) - 3:46 "Ready for Love" (Ralphs) - 5:01 "Don't Let Me Down" (Rodgers, Ralphs) - 4:22 Side two "Bad Company" (Rodgers, Simon Kirke) - 4:50 "The Way I Choose" (Rodgers) - 5:05 "Movin' On" (Ralphs) - 3:21 "Seagull" (Rodgers, Ralphs) - 4:06

CONDITION: The cover:  in thick gatefold cover= MINT =still in outer cellophane wrapper with the cool BAD COMPANY & group member names round sticker that was only on the outside of the cellophane wrapper of first pressings ... a nice flat, square and sharp copy...there is no wear on the cover, being black is one of the most wear prone of covers, so here a fresh original with no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing  ... collection worthy rarity ...

The vinyl: Clean and glossy over both sides, rated; M- TOP COPY expect very enjoyable audio...NO distracting surface problems ... both labels are clean

                     

      A cool addition to anyone's music library!

 

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