ULTRA RARE! = MARBLE WAX = 1973 ORIG ~ GRAND FUNK ~ AMERICAN BAND Hard HEAVY MIC
Sold Date:
August 16, 2020
Start Date:
August 13, 2020
Final Price:
$129.50
(USD)
Bid Count:
13
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MEGA-Rare MARBLE VINYL limited edition 1974
metallic GOLD gatefold ..|/\|...............................................|/\|.. GR GRAND FUNK RAILROAD"AMERICAN BAND"
..|/\|...............................................|/\|.. USA - - Capitol Records - SMAS 11207
EYE-POPPING MARBLE VINYL in mint condition!
Never knew of a marble vinyl issue ...must be exceedingly rare!
Original 1973 very first pressing contains the special ultra-limited eye-striking MARBLE WAX in gold metallic gatefold jacket and comes with the black inner sleeve ... INCLUDING SHEET OF CUSTOMIZED GRAND FUNK RAILROAD STICKERS!
We're An American Band.......... GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
Slightly more infectious song oriented hardrock-based than their previous work, the band plays as if it can do no wrong on this strong set. Produced by Todd Rundgren, the album spawned such gems as the rowdy and autobiographical title track, as well as such other highlights as "The Railroad," "Stop Looking Back," and "Ain't Got Nobody."
They lost the 'Railroad' in their name but they gained a producer (Todd Rundgren) and a #1 hit single! Music critics universally hated the blue collar boys from Flint, Michigan, known as Grand Funk Railroad... while long hair, denim clad teens throughout the heartland of America craved their music. Following a long line of big-selling albums and successful tours, GFR cut We're An American Band, which is a '70's hard rock classic.
The title track is an anthem of epic proportions, that will forever withstand the test of time, while "The Railroad" is a huge cult favorite, the tracks within bleed emotion. "Black Licorice", pays homage to a beautiful ebony woman, while "Walk Like a Man" is an infectious track, featuring chest beating vocals from drummer Don Brewer. Grand Funk Railroad were one of the biggest and most popular hard rock groups of the early to mid 70's, they were topping the charts and selling out concerts, and few hard rock bands could do without writing a sappy love song. However, nowadays when the topic of discussion is "legendary hard rock bands", Grand Funk Railroad rarely get mentioned, because they weren't as influential as say, Led Zeppelin or Van Halen. However, this shows Grand Funk at their full potential, and this is widely considered their most popular, even best, album.
We're An American Band was produced by Todd Rundgren and moved major units ~
We're an American Band
Stop Lookin' Back
Creepin'
Black Licorice
Railroad, The
Ain't Got Nobody
Walk Like a Man
Loneliest Rider
Hooray
The End
CONDITION:
The cover: rated: VG+ (scuffs, lightwear) The metallic gold gatefold cover is solid all over, little minor scuffs visible = old metallic covers from the late 60's/early 70's such as this do not stand the test of time and wear easily just standing still...this copy is has some light wear yes but solid with No bends, no writing and, no delete marks, no split seams
The vinyl: Rated: is clean shiny over both sides, M- very rare pressed on MARBLE VINYL ... never heard of this pressing before - gotta be extremely rare! Looks real clean, expect play grade to be without audio problems and play CLEAN
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, plays clean
EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
