Todd Rundgren Something Anything Vinyl 2 LP Bearsville 2BX 2066 Hello It's Me

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Todd Rundgren Something/Anything? Vinyl 2 LP - Bearsville 2BX 2066 (1972) VG+ First Pressing with Lyrics Poster Hello It's Me, I Saw the Light, Couldn't I Just Tell You
Condition: Very Good + Vinyl and Good + Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides, and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Gatefold cover is intact with some shelf wear and wear on edges. Spine still visible, no writing though there is a mark on the front. Includes fold-out poster with lyrics.
Something/Anything? is the third album by Todd Rundgren, released in 1972 by Bearsville Records. It was Rundgren's first album released under his own name, following two records credited to the quasi-group project Runt, and was also his first double album. It was recorded in late 1971 in Los Angeles, New York City and Bearsville Studios, Woodstock. The album is divided into four sections focused on different stylistic themes; the first three parts were recorded in the studio with Rundgren playing all instruments and singing all vocals in addition to producing. The final quarter contained a number of tracks recorded live in the studio without any overdubs.
Over time, Rundgren developed proficiency on other instruments beyond guitar and keyboards, and this, coupled with a general dissatisfaction with studio musicians, led him to temporarily relocate to Los Angeles in an attempt to record an entire album single-handedly. After Rundgren created significantly more material than would fit on a standard LP, an earthquake struck Los Angeles. He decided to head back to New York for some live sessions, with the help of Moogy Klingman, to lighten the mood. These final sessions were held at Bearsville, where the remainder of the recording and mixing took place, resulting in enough material for a double album.
The album peaked at number 29 on the Billboard 200 and was certified gold three years after its release. A single taken from the album, "Hello It's Me", was a top-five hit in the US in late 1973, and it contained a further hit, "I Saw the Light". Something/Anything? later attracted critical acclaim as one of the most significant records of the 1970s. In 2003, the album was ranked number 173 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. 
Track listing
A1 I Saw The Light 2:59 A2 It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference 3:51 A3 Wolfman Jack 2:55 A4 Cold Morning Light 3:35 A5 It Takes Two To Tango (This Is For The Girls) 2:43 A6 Sweeter Memories 3:32
B1 Intro 1:10 B2 Breathless 3:15 B3 The Night The Carousel Burned Down 4:32 B4 Saving Grace 4:11 B5 Marlene 3:55 B6 Song Of The Viking 2:37 B7 I Went To The Mirror 4:06
C1 Black Maria 5:18 C2 One More Day (No Word) 3:44 C3 Couldn't I Just Tell You 3:36 C4 Torch Song 2:51 C5 Little Red Lights 4:51
D1 Overture - Money / Messin' With The Kid  2:30 D2 Dust In The Wind   3:46 D3 Piss Aaron 3:28 D4 Hello It's Me 4:41 D5 Some Folks Is Even Whiter Than Me 3:57 D6 You Left Me Sore 3:43 D7 Slut 3:35
Personnel Todd Rundgren – vocals, guitars, keyboards, synthesizers, bass guitar, drums, percussion, saxophone, production Todd sings and plays all instruments on Sides 1-3.
Moogy & the Rhythm Kingz (Side 4 only) Mark "Moogy" Klingman – keyboards Ralph Schuckett – keyboards John Siegler – bass guitar, cello John Siomos – drums
Other musicians (Side 4 only) Todd Rundgren – lead vocals, piano Rick Derringer – guitar Randy Brecker – trumpet Michael Brecker – tenor sax Barry Rogers – trombone Amos Garrett – guitar Ben Keith – pedal steel Jim Colgrove – bass Billy Mundi – drums Robbie Kogale – guitar Stu Woods – bass Ralph Walsh – guitar Bugsy Maugh – bass Serge Katzen – conga Gene Dinwiddie – tenor sax Rick Vito – guitar Charlie Schoning – piano Tony Sales – bass Hunt Sales – drums Jim Horn – tenor sax John Kelson – tenor sax _____________________________________________
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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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