M- GOLD 1973 GRAND FUNK AMERICAN BAND + STICKERS Hard

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74

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Rare GOLD TRANSPARENT VINYL limited edition 1974

+ STICKERS & black inner sleeve MINT CONDITION!

                  GRAND FUNK  

           We're An American Band 

...USA - Capitol Records - SMAS 11207

Original 1973 VINYL very first pressing  as limited edition and it is loaded... contains the special gold transparent vinyl in metallic gold gatefold jacket with the black inner sleeve and all 4 uncut Grand Funk stickers ... a bonus, the previous owner slipped the outer shrink wrapper off perfectly, placed it around the black inner sleeve, the outer wrapper contains a round sticker proclaiming: "GRAND FUNK Stickers Included" ... stored away on a shelf for 35 years, it's in primo M- condition all around solid...the best copy we've found in at least 10 years!

Slightly more melodic 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 ~

1.

We're an American Band

2.

Stop Lookin' Back

3.

Creepin'

4.

Black Licorice

5.

Railroad, The

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Ain't Got Nobody

7.

Walk Like a Man

8.

Loneliest Rider

9.

Hooray

10.

The End

CONDITION: The melallic gold gatefold cover is clean, "EX" (excellent) not really any scuffs or scratches, just careful prior use 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 well preserved and solid with NO problems, making it a king size first time score or great up-grade to your old copy...

The vinyl is clean shiny M-

The stickers are M-

The shrink wrap w/ Grand Funk stickers over black inner sleeve are all MINT

Beautiful 35 year old 1972 first pressing!

      A cool addition to anyone's music library!

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All imperfections are noted both cover & record