BAD COMPANY 'S/T' ORIG UK 1st PRESS TEXTURED LABEL DEBUT ALBUM '74 ARCHIVE COPY
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>Archive Copy<
Bad Company
'S/T'
Island, UK, 1974
ILPS 9279
THE BAND'S first album has always been regraded as one of the best debut records of all time. So good in fact that its debateable whether the band ever bettered this release.
Every song here is a major achievement - there's not one track that you could identify as a filler - and the arrangements are so dynamic and thoughtful. The self titled lead track, which actually opens side two, sets the scene with its brooding and ominous riff; a masterpiece and a Bad Co. classic from top to toe. 'Can't Get Enough' moves the template one stage further, giving them the radio staple that they needed and a track that in retrospect would be identified as possibly their most accomplished work. 'Rock Steady', 'Ready For Love' and 'Movin On' are clearly inspired and derived from the same style as Free which is hardly surprising as both Paul Rodgers and Simon Kirke had vowed to carry on the work of that great act.
Rodgers excels on all levels utilizing his signature blues holler to maximum effect and crafting some of the greatest vocals of all time. His communication with guitarist Mick Ralphs is uncanny, the two locking into a lean and mean fighting machine rivalling Page and Plant.
Produced by Ron Nevison the recording exudes class and sophistication but doesn't hold back on the raw blues influences. Rough and raw but with an exquisite sheen, the vibe is one of sophisticated thuggery but never overstating the point.
One of the greatest albums released during the seventies.
Pressing: Island, UK, 1974 - Orig red Island 'i' logo with textured label
Vinyl: Superb clean and shiny condition. No spindle marks and no other signs of use. Grades as shop fresh MINT!
Cover: Again, virtually no signs of any use. Any collector knows that finding a top copy of this album in its all black sleeve is near impossible to find. This copy is immaculate. Housed in a beautiful designed gatefold cover - retains printers bloom. Sharp corners, one small ding, no bends, no ring wear, no split seams and no creases. Stiff, square and fully formed spine. Comes complete with with first run band logo sticker - near impossible to find. Grades as top archive MINT-!
Inserts: None
Matrix:
1st Pressing
Side One: ILPS 9304 A - 2U
Side Two: ILPS 9304 B - 2U
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