Cheap Trick "Epic Archive (1975-1979) 2 LP *RSD 2017* New/Sealed
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Cheap Trick – The Epic Archives (1975-1979) – 2-LP 12? Colored Vinyl
BRAND NEW AND SEALED! Will ship out day after bidding ends.
This collection of rarities from recent Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees Cheap Trick brings together 18 odds and ends from the beginning of the band’s career. Consisting of Robin Zander, Rick Nielsen, Tom Petersson and Bun E. Carlos, Cheap Trick released their self-titled debut on Epic in 1977 and began an 11 year association with the label. The period covered on this compilation includes their first four studio albums with songs such as “I Want You To Want Me,” “Elo Kiddies” and “Surrender” and their first live album, the smash Cheap Trick at Budokan. The band had some success in the US and UK prior to that concert LP but were a big hit in Japan since nearly the beginning of their career. The Budokan album propelled them to superstardom all over the world, hitting #4 in the US. The first volume of The Epic Archives brings together demos, alternate versions of songs, outtakes and live tracks, including three from a later concert at Budokan. Many of the tracks have been previously released on reissues over the years, but this is the first time they have been brought together. This title was previously available as a digital download, but this new physical release adds a previously unreleased alternate version of “Lookout.” The CD is out on April 28, but you can get the vinyl edition six days earlier on RSD. Track-by-track commentary has been provided by Bun E. Carlos and the set has been produced by Tim Smith and remastered by Vic Anesini at Battery Studios in New York. This double-gatefold vinyl also features unseen photos by Robert Alford. The vinyl is colored yellow and limited to 2,200 copies. As a special giveaway, a “golden ticket” photo has been randomly inserted into 100 of the 2200 copies. The photo has been signed by all four original band members: Zander, Nielsen, Petersson and Carlos. If you’re lucky, one of those photos could be yours.
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