SHRINK 1971 ORIG LP + PHOTOS = GRAND FUNK RAILROAD = HARD HEAVY DETROIT MELODIES
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ORIGINAL 1971 FIRST PRESS WITH GROUP PHOTOS
IN Factory CELLOPHANE with rare sticker!
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GRAND FUNK RAILROAD
"SURVIVAL"
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USA - (RED TARGET) Capitol Records - SW 764
STILL IN ORIGINAL FACTORY CELLOPHANE with SCARCE sticker on back cover advising of the PHOTOS INSIDE!
CONTAINS THE THEE INDIVIDUAL GRAND FUNK RAILROAD PHOTOS ! Just as FIRST released!
Collection worthy 1971 (ORANGE TARGET) Capitol pressing ... at this point in time the mighty Grand Funk Railroad were the top of the heap when talking hard rock superstar status...
The cleaned-up production and general addition of memorable melodies are the first thing you will notice upon hearing "Survival." A surprisingly good album, "Survival" contains a number of standout cuts, including a cover of the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter." With the devotion their fans showed toward them, it seemed that Grand Funk could do no wrong, and here, they attempted to prove their fans right. By 1971, the band-the-critics-loved-to-hate, Grand Funk Railroad, proved that they weren't going to go away, or allow the fickle music press get them down. The primal onslaught of hard rock and dense blues from the Flint, Michigan power trio was just what the long hair youth of America clinged to as the flower-power scene was left in the dust. First and foremost Grand Funk Railroad was a people's band. Screw the high-brow critics.
Still under the heavy-hand of manager and producer Terry Knight, Grand Funk Railroad once again returned to Cleveland to lay down the songs for their fourth studio LP. The Cleveland Recording Company had moved a few blocks from it's original location at 1515 Euclid Avenue since GFR had last visited the studio. Engineer Ken Hamann worked overtime in an effort to recapture the sound of the old home, but could never bring back the magic of the old facility.
Entitled Survival, with Mark Farner, Don Brewer and Mel Schacher pictured on the cover as if they were extras from the film One Million Years B.C., the seven song effort includes a pair of cover tracks, which contrast Survival's earthy original numbers.
Recorded in the early months of 1971, following a special appearance at London's Royal Albert Hall, the songs from Survival are more intricately arranged than those from previous GFR albums, the Farner penned tracks come as close to a concept theme as GFR ever recorded, including the standout take on the Rolling Stones "Gimme Shelter" pushing the track into the classic Detroit hard-rock sound...
The members of GFR have often refered to Survival as their "studio album". Issued on April 15, 1971, Survival went top ten, peaking at number six on the Billboard album chart, and the subsequent world tour was a massive draw, which included a free concert at Hyde Park in London, on July 3rd. Comin' out of the rough 'n' tough rustbelt, GFR were true survivors...
Country Road 4:20
- All You've Got Is Money 5:12 Comfort Me 6:44 Feelin' Alright 4:25 I Want Freedom 4:32 I Can Feel Him in the Morning 7:13 Gimme Shelter 6:19
CONDITION: The cover: rates: MINT ~ STILL IN ORIGINAL FACTORY CELLOPHANE with SCARCE sticker on back cover advising of the PHOTOS INSIDE! All solid all around, retains fresh original colors, no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ... collection worthy rarity ...
The vinyl: Clean and glossy over both sides, rated: M- expect very enjoyable audio play grade with no surface problems ... both red target Capitol labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people..
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!price rating
