Eagles - Desperado (1973) - Gold Sticker Promo
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Description
Lock in an incredible, archive-grade copy of a timeless country-rock masterpiece. Released in April 1973, Desperado is the second studio album by the Eagles and stands as the only album in their entire catalog where the band members appear on the front cover. Recorded at Island Studios in London, the tracklist seamlessly balances driving rock hooks with beautiful vocal arrangements.
This specific copy is a documented 1973 Asylum Records Gold Stamp Promo, sent directly to radio programmers and music media figures to generate early airplay just prior to the album hitting commercial record crates. Audiophiles will love the pristine dead wax matrix stampings:
- Side 1 Matrix: ST-AS-732813-A
- Side 2 Matrix: ST-AS-732814-0C
Struck from early first-run master parts, this pressing delivers incredible dynamic range and raw power that lets you hear every nuance of Don Henley's legendary lead vocals and the weeping pedal steel guitars on anthems like "Tequila Sunrise", "Outlaw Man", and the sweeping title track "Desperado"
Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Album, Original Textured Gatefold Jacket, Stereo
Label/Catalog: Asylum Records / Atlantic – SD-5068
Country/Pressing: US – First Pressing Run (ST-AS First Lacquer Cuts)
Release Year: 1973
Condition Details:
Textured Gatefold Jacket: Very Good (VG) – Exceptional visual preservation across the iconic sepia-toned outlaw gang cover photo. Retains its distinct tactile, textured skin. Features the original, authentic vintage gold promotional sticker on the jacket surface. The spine and edges are completely firm, tight, and square with minor storage rub.
Vinyl/Media: Near Mint. High-grade preservation with a brilliant, highly reflective factory mirror gloss across both sides. The Asylum labels are pristine and free of spindle marks or radio station ink.price rating
