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Jack Jones - L. A. Break Down
Jack Jones
L. A. Break Down
LP | 1969 | US | Original (RCA Victor)
3,99 €*
Release: 1969 / US – Original
Genre: Pop
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Medium: VG+, Cover: VG
Jack Jones - Gift Of Love / Pick Up The Pieces
Jack Jones
Gift Of Love / Pick Up The Pieces
7" | 1962 | JP | Original (Kapp)
4,99 €*
Release: 1962 / JP – Original
Genre: Pop
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Used Vinyl
Medium: G+, Cover: G+
Udo Lindenberg - Feuerland
Udo Lindenberg
Feuerland
LP | 1987 | EU | Reissue (Polydor)
12,99 €*
Release: 1987 / EU – Reissue
Genre: Pop
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David Bowie - Live In Montreal 1983
David Bowie
Live In Montreal 1983
Tape | 2023 | EU (Tape It Dee Dee)
12,99 €*
Release: 2023 / EU
Genre: Rock & Indie, Pop
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Magali Noël Avec Alain Goraguer Et Son Ensemble - Sexy Songs N° 4
Magali Noël Avec Alain Goraguer Et Son Ensemble
Sexy Songs N° 4
7" | 1957 | FR | Original (Philips)
14,99 €*
Release: 1957 / FR – Original
Genre: Pop
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Used Vinyl
Medium: VG, Cover: VG
Cover with faint ring wear and small writing on the back.
Dusty Springfield - Far Away Places: Her Early Years With The Springfields 1962-1963 White Vinyl Edtion
Dusty Springfield
Far Away Places: Her Early Years With The Springfields 1962-1963 White Vinyl Edtion
LP | 2022 | EU | Original (Destination Moon)
17,99 €*
Release: 2022 / EU – Original
Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop
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...This compilation gathers some of The Springfield’s greatest hits, along with lesser-known, but equally important number, ranging from their version of the Zulu classic “Wimoweh Mambo,” the Israeli settler song “Tzena, Tzena, Tzena” (previously a hit for The Weavers), their take of the hobo anthem “Greenback Dollar” (a hit for The Kingston Trio), and the tale of a thief inspired by romance, “Allentown Jail,” which had been a hit for Jo Stafford a decade before. This is the sound of Dusty Springfield in a folk group setting, on the cusp of greater success.
V.A. - Look But Don't Touch! - Girl Group Sounds USA 1962-1966
V.A.
Look But Don't Touch! - Girl Group Sounds USA 1962-1966
LP | 2022 | UK | Original (Ace)
18,99 €*
Release: 2022 / UK – Original
Genre: Pop
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Ace Records has been the go-to source of 1960s girl group compilations since the release of our “Where The Girls Are”, “Girls About Town” and “Stop, Look & Listen” vinyl albums back in the 1980s. The 10-volume “Where The Girls Are” CD series followed over the next 30 years or so, along with a number of standalone CD collections. These days, however, the 12-inch long-player is back as the format of choice for discerning collectors.

“Look But Don’t Touch!”, the fourth in our current series of gorgeously packaged vinyl girl group compilations, drops this month. The album opens with the discotheque-friendly ‘Hey, Rocky’ by front cover stars the Shirelles of New Jersey, the USA’s most successful girl group until the Supremes broke through and stole their thunder, and closes with the Bermudas’ ‘Chu Sen Ling’, a record sure to appeal to those who favour the ethereal West Coast sound.

Other highlights include the Hollywood Chicks’ dance craze disc ‘Tossin’ A Ice Cube’ (sic), which marks the recording debut of Barry White (on handclaps); great tracks by the Witches, the Pussycats and Linda Laurie from the catalogue of genius songwriter/producer Bert Berns; Mayalta Page’s densely produced rarity ‘Don’t Worry About Me Baby (I Feel Just Fine)’; and, and for the girl group buff who has everything, ‘He Calls Me Child’ by Ohio duo the 2 Of Clubs and ‘A Dumb Song’ by the soulful Delicates, both of which are previously unreleased.
V.A. - She's All Right With Me - Girl Group Sounds USA 1961-1968
V.A.
She's All Right With Me - Girl Group Sounds USA 1961-1968
LP | 2020 | UK | Original (Ace)
18,99 €*
Release: 2020 / UK – Original
Genre: Pop
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For those who prefer to own their music on vinyl, here is an eclectic and gorgeously packaged selection of American girl group artefacts from the 60s.

The album opens with ‘Whirlwind’ by producer Gary Paxton protégées the Rev-Lons, the trio’s final recording but also their best, and closes with ‘He’s All Right With Me’ by the Mirettes ( the Ikettes incognito). Other highlights include the Supremes-style ‘Cupid’s Got A Hold On Me’ by the Belles; the Sweethearts’ recording of ‘Beauty Is Just Skin Deep’, a song originally intended for the Ikettes; and ‘Summertime Is Surfin’ Time’ by the Surf Bunnies – three more terrific instances of the West Coast girl group sound. But not all the tracks here emanate from that part of the USA – viz ‘Mr Everything’ by New York-based Little Eva Harris and little-heard examples from the Pets, Tren-Teens and Lovettes, all from New Jersey.

Felice Taylor – here with her unissued-at-the-time ‘Sing Me A Love Song’ – graces the eye-popping jacket, which houses a colourful inner sleeve featuring a 3,000-word track commentary and an array of illustrations. Compilation and notes by Mick Patrick.
V.A. - Bootboy Discotheque Clear Vinyl Edition
V.A.
Bootboy Discotheque Clear Vinyl Edition
LP | 2020 | UK | Original (You Better Run)
20,99 €*
Release: 2020 / UK – Original
Genre: Pop
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If you went down the wrong alleyway, took a shortcut through the park or crossed the wrong open space after dark in the UK in the 1970s, you stood a fair chance of being accosted by someone with a big mouth, low morals and some gurning mates to impress, usually reeking of fags and cheap booze and always ready to put the boot in. And, before you could say, “sickening violence”, a short but chaotic scuffle would ensue and a winner eventually emerge, battle scarred and bruised. The boot boy was the worst kind of hooligan. There wasn’t anything you could do or say to appease him. You had the same chance as a fly caught up in a spider’s web. Zero. Your best bet was to run. His intent was always to give you, and vicariously the rest of the world, a good kicking. Thugs, long-haired louts, short-haired louts; the anti-hippy. Birds, booze, bovver and football on their criminal minds. So fasten your braces for a white knuckle-duster ride. 14 bovver rock bruisers for all of you peace-loving losers. Somebody’s going to get their head kicked in tonight... Put the boot in.
Major Lance - The Monkey Time
Major Lance
The Monkey Time
LP | 1963 | US | Original (Okeh)
22,99 €*
Release: 1963 / US – Original
Genre: Organic Grooves, Pop
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Medium: G+, Cover: VG
Tear in spine. Writing on cover.
Nancy Sinatra - Boots Black Vinyl Edition
Nancy Sinatra
Boots Black Vinyl Edition
LP | 1966 | US | Reissue (Light In The Attic)
23,99 €*
Release: 1966 / US – Reissue
Genre: Pop
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Definitive reissue of Nancy’s debut album Includes the bonus tracks, “The City Never Sleeps At Night” and the previously unreleased “For Some” Newly remastered from the original analog tapes by GRAMMY®–nominated engineer John Baldwin Vinyl pressed at RTI Q&A with Nancy and GRAMMY®–nominated reissue co-producer Hunter Lea Never–before–seen photos from Nancy’s personal archive Beautifully packaged and expanded gatefold LP featuring a 20–page booklet CD housed in a digipak and featuring a 28-page booklet Release to be supported by worldwide press campaign in cooperation with Nancy Sinatra “Dumb stuff, as Lee used to call it. Dumb doesn’t mean stupid. It means human and understandable. It was the sound of three guitars, drums, and bass. It was simple, very, very simple. I can still see the room, the studio. With Carol Kaye, Glen Campbell, Donnie Owens… I can still see them all sitting there and chunking away. I guess simple was the best way to explain it, uncomplicated.” – Nancy Sinatra

Light in the Attic is proud to present the next installment of the Nancy Sinatra Archival Series with a deluxe reissue of Nancy’s first album, Boots.

The 1966 debut million-selling debut LP, introduced the sassy, blonde, go-go booted icon. Built around her Lee Hazlewood-penned hits, “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” and “So Long, Babe,” the folk-rock era milestone album features songs by The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan, Hazlewood and more. The catchy and jangly pop hooks performed by the famed Los Angeles session musicians, The Wrecking Crew and Billy Strange’s innovative arrangements provided the perfect sound to help Nancy capture the attention of the world. The new reissue includes two bonus tracks recorded during the album sessions, the non-album b-side “The City Never Sleeps At Night” and the previously unreleased “For Some.”

Remastered from the original analog tapes by GRAMMY®-nominated engineer John Baldwin, the reissue is complemented by a new Q&A interview with Nancy and GRAMMY®-nominated reissue co-producer Hunter Lea.

The CD edition is housed in a digipak and features a 28-page booklet, while each vinyl set is presented in an expanded gatefold jacket (featuring a 20-page booklet), with special color editions available exclusively at NancySinatra.com, LightInTheAttic.net, and independent record stores.
The Mam'selles - It's A Bubble Gum World White Vinyl Edition
The Mam'selles
It's A Bubble Gum World White Vinyl Edition
LP | 1969 | US | Reissue (Beatrocket)
28,99 €*
Release: 1969 / US – Reissue
Genre: Pop
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Cavity-causing Cordovox-driven 1969 girl-group garage! A delightful romp through 'Oye Como Va,' 'Proud Mary,' 'Walkin' The Dog,' 'Son Of A Preacher Man,' their chicle sticky original title track, and so much more! Cordovox organ, trumpet, bass, drums, congas, and tambourine! Not a guitar in sight! Out of sight! Pressed on cloud white vinyl!
John's Children - There's An Eye In The Sky
John's Children
There's An Eye In The Sky
LP | 2021 | EU | Original (Easy Action)
28,99 €*
Release: 2021 / EU – Original
Genre: Pop
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This pop art combo hailing from Leatherhead, England were known for their outrageous live concert performances and were 'removed' from a tour with The Who in Germany in 1967 when they 'out-Who'd The Who'. Adding fuel to an already high-octane fire they issued a single that same year "Desdemona", written by Marc Bolan, which was banned by the BBC because of the controversial lyric, "Lift up your skirt and fly." Across the pond their American record label delayed the release of their album, Orgasm for four years from its recording date due to objections from Daughters of the American Revolution (yeah, really). John's Children were out and about being a nuisance for less than two years but in that time, they released six singles and one album, but predictably none troubled the Top 30 pop charts. It wasn't until decades later that they were acknowledged for the impact they had on the music scene by some of the more 'hip' and 'cool' types and those failed to chart singles are now worth a considerable number English pounds to serious collectors - Sir Timothy Trott. o Limited Pressing 750 copies on White Vinyl with flip back sleeve o All tracks remastered in 2020 for vinyl. o Features many tracks with a young Marc Bolan on Guitar & Vocals o Lead Singer Andy Ellison will be issuing his Autobiography in 2021 and this release is part of a series of records to tie in with this book. o Some of johns Children's original singles command huge prices on the collector's market o Reviews expected in Record Collector, shindig, Vive le rock.
Black Francis - Abbabubba Black & White Record Store Day 2021 Edition
Black Francis
Abbabubba Black & White Record Store Day 2021 Edition
LP | 2021 (Demon)
28,99 €*
Release: 2021
Genre: Pop
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Record Store Day 2021 Release.
V.A. - Jon Savage's 1965-1968 The High Sixties On 45
V.A.
Jon Savage's 1965-1968 The High Sixties On 45
2LP | 2019 | EU | Original (Ace)
29,99 €*
Release: 2019 / EU – Original
Genre: Pop
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Spread over four sides of two 33rpm 12-inch albums, this is a love letter to the 7-inch 45rpm single. Deluxe packaging includes a heavy-duty gatefold jacket and two fully illustrated inner bags containing the 180g orange vinyl discs. Album cover photo: Riot On Sunset Strip 1966 by Julian Wasser.
Dusty Springfield - See All Her Faces 50th Anniversary Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition
Dusty Springfield
See All Her Faces 50th Anniversary Record Store Day 2022 Vinyl Edition
2LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (UMC)
29,99 €*
Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue
Genre: Pop
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Technically Dusty’s seventh studio album, See All Her Faces is a collection of tracks from the late 1960s and early 1970s, and released on the Philips label in 1972. The original album was never released in the U.S., though some of the tracks had appeared on singles there.Amongst the many highlights was the bossa nova-influenced title track, another bossa style number, Come for a Dream, co-written by Antonio Carlos Jobim, as well as beautifully. orchestrated pop ballads, like I Start Counting, and a stab at a Motown-style groover Girls It Ain’t Easy. There were also some deeply soulful tracks, echoing her ‘In Memphis’ LP, such as Tony Joe White’s Willie & Laura Mae Jones, as well as featuring songwriting royalty in the shape of Goffin & King’s That Old Sweet Roll (Hi-De-Ho), Jimmy Webb’s album-opener Mixed Up Girland Greenwich and Barry co-writes -What Good Is I Love You and Nothing Is Forever. Bonus tracks - This unique package includes an additional LP of rare tracks, recordings from the shelved ‘Faithful’ album along with out-takes from the original album sessions
Barbara - Barbara N°2
Barbara
Barbara N°2
LP | 1965 | FR | Reissue (Mercury)
30,99 €*
Release: 1965 / FR – Reissue
Genre: Pop
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Used Vinyl
Medium: VG+, Cover: VG+
Clear white vinyl. Side 2 is NM. 2019 reissue.
Nucleus - Nucleus White Vinyl Edition
Nucleus
Nucleus White Vinyl Edition
LP | 1969 | US | Reissue (Sundazed)
31,99 €*
Release: 1969 / US – Reissue
Genre: Rock & Indie, Pop
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Toi Et Moi - Utopia
Toi Et Moi
Utopia
LP | 2023 | JP | Original (Universal)
32,24 €* 42,99 € -25%
Release: 2023 / JP – Original
Genre: Rock & Indie, Pop
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Toi et Moi, a Japanese lounge pop group formed in 1968 by Emiko Shiratori, a former Schoolmates member, and Sumio Akutagawa, an aspiring vocalist. Their third album is now available again on Shm-cd and analog LP! The band is known for popular songs such as "Aru Hi Totsuzen," "Sora Yo," and "Dare Mo Inai Umi.”
Toi Et Moi - Sorayo
Toi Et Moi
Sorayo
LP | 2023 | JP | Original (Universal)
32,24 €* 42,99 € -25%
Release: 2023 / JP – Original
Genre: Rock & Indie, Pop
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Toi et Moi, a Japanese lounge pop group formed in 1968 by Emiko Shiratori, a former Schoolmates member, and Sumio Akutagawa, an aspiring vocalist. Their second album is now available again on Shm-cd and analog LP! The band is known for popular songs such as "Aru Hi Totsuzen," "Sora Yo," and "Dare Mo Inai Umi.”
Toi Et Moi - Aru Hi Totsuzen - Toi Et Moi No Seka
Toi Et Moi
Aru Hi Totsuzen - Toi Et Moi No Seka
LP | 2023 | JP | Original (Universal)
32,24 €* 42,99 € -25%
Release: 2023 / JP – Original
Genre: Rock & Indie, Pop
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Toi et Moi, a Japanese lounge pop group formed in 1968 by Emiko Shiratori, a former Schoolmates member, and Sumio Akutagawa, an aspiring vocalist. Their first album is now available again on Shm-cd and analog LP! The band is known for popular songs such as "Aru Hi Totsuzen," "Sora Yo," and "Dare Mo Inai Umi.”
France Gall - Baby Pop
France Gall
Baby Pop
LP | 1966 | US | Reissue (Third Man)
37,99 €*
Release: 1966 / US – Reissue
Genre: Pop
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Baby Pop is not only an important album for FRANCE GALL herself, it is also a hugely important record for the entire yé-yé scene. Baby Pop hinted at the musical direction that yé-yé was headed in much the same way Revolver and Pet Sounds did in the UK and USA. Baby Pop is more mature and varied than her earlier more bubblegum releases. You will still find a wonderfully cheesy tracks like “L’Amerique” here and there but with the impossibly infectious title track and songs like the Serge Gainsbourg penned “Nous Ne Sommes Va-T’en” and the groovy Farfissa driven “Faut-Il que Je T’Aime” we welcome a new France Gall and say hello to some of the finest pop music ever released in French or any language. 180-gram vinyl pressing in direct-to-board jackets.
Nancy Sinatra - Start Walkin' 1965-1976 Black Vinyl Edition
Nancy Sinatra
Start Walkin' 1965-1976 Black Vinyl Edition
2LP | 2021 | US | Original (Light In The Attic)
51,99 €*
Release: 2021 / US – Original
Genre: Pop
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Definitive compilation spans solo recordings, rarities and duets with Lee Hazlewood
Newly remastered from the original analog tapes by GRAMMY®–nominated engineer John Baldwin
New interviews with the legendary singer, actress, and activist, Nancy Sinatra
Extensive essay by Amanda Petrusich
Q&A interview with Nancy & GRAMMY®–nominated reissue co-producer, Hunter Lea
Never–before–seen photos from Nancy Sinatra’s personal archive
Beautifully packaged Double LP (pressed at RTI) featuring a 24–pg book
Images are mock-ups and subject to change

Light In The Attic Records is proud to present Nancy Sinatra: Start Walkin’ 1965–1976. The definitive new collection surveys Sinatra’s most prolific period over 1965–1976, including her revered collaborations with Lee Hazlewood, over 23 tracks.

Remastered from the original analog tapes by GRAMMY®–nominated engineer John Baldwin, the collection is complemented by liner notes penned by Amanda Petrusich (author and music critic at The New Yorker), featuring insightful new interviews with Sinatra, as well as a Q&A with archivist and GRAMMY®–nominated reissue co-producer, Hunter Lea. The CD edition comes housed in a 7”x7” hardcover book (featuring 64–pages) and the two-disc vinyl set is presented in a gatefold jacket (featuring a 24–page booklet).

Nancy’s performance of the Lee Hazlewood–penned song “These Boots Are Made for Walkin’” was a huge hit in 1966 and became her signature tune. The pair began a three year run of successful albums, duets, and singles including “Sugar Town,” “Some Velvet Morning,” “Summer Wine,” “Sand,” “Jackson,” and the title track to the 1967 James Bond film “You Only Live Twice.”

Start Walkin’ explores Nancy’s recordings with Lee, her inspired collaborations with songwriter Mac Davis (“Hello L.A., Bye Bye Birmingham”), producer Lenny Waronker (“Hook and Ladder”), and the “should’ve been hit” song with arranger/producer Billy Strange (“How Are Things In California.”)

Over the years, she has been cited as an influence by countless artists, including Sonic Youth, Morrissey, Calexico, U2, and Lana Del Rey. Her haunting song “Bang, Bang” gained a new legion of fans when it appeared in the opening credits of Quentin Tarantino’s 2003 film, Kill Bill Volume 1.
The Beach Boys - Pet Sounds 45RPM, 200g Vinyl Mono Edition
The Beach Boys
Pet Sounds 45RPM, 200g Vinyl Mono Edition
2LP | 2017 | US | Original (Analogue Productions)
90,99 €*
Release: 2017 / US – Original
Genre: Pop
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To meet the standards of Analogue Productions, our Beach Boys album reissues had a mission to achieve: Present the band's music the way that Brian Wilson — famed co-founder, songwriter and arranger — intended. Mono mixes created under Wilson’s supervision were how the surf rockin’ California crew rose to fame! And we’ve got ‘em!
For the early part of the Beach Boys' career, all of their singles were mixed and mastered and released only in the mono format — they didn't release a single in stereo until 1968. In those days, hits were made on AM radio in mono. And the mono of those times worked well for Wilson, who suffers from partial deafness. In fact, for their first 13 albums, Wilson originally turned in all the final mixed Beach Boy albums to Capitol Records only in mono. The mono mixes were where Wilson paid intense attention, and the dedication paid off!
We’ve taken 10 of the most classic, best-sounding Beach Boy titles ever and restored them to their mono glory!
But there’s no disputing that the close harmonies and one-of-a-kind rhythms of hits like “Surfer Girl”, “In My Room”, “Little Deuce Coupe” and more lend themselves naturally to stereo. So we’ve got your 2-channel needs covered with prime stereo mix versions as well.
Mastered by Kevin Gray, most from the original master tapes, and plated and pressed by Quality Record Pressings, the finest LP pressing facility in the world, these are awesome recordings to experience. And the look of each album befits its sonic superiority! Presented in 'old school' Stoughton tip-on jackets, these time honored favorites shine brighter than the originals!
"Pet Sounds" is famous for its use of multiple layers of unorthodox instrumentation as well as other cutting edge audio techniques for its time. It's considered the best Beach Boys album, and one of the best of the 1960s. The group here reached a whole new level in terms of both composition and production, layering tracks upon tracks of vocals and instruments to create a richly symphonic sound.
Conventional keyboards and guitars were combined with exotic touches of orchestrated strings, bicycle bells, buzzing organs, harpsichords, flutes, Theremin, Hawaiian-sounding string instruments, Coca-Cola cans, barking dogs, and more. It wouldn't have been a classic without great songs, and this has some of the group's most stunning melodies, as well as lyrical themes which evoke both the intensity of newly born love affairs and the disappointment of failed romance (add in some general statements about loss of innocence and modern-day confusion as well). The spiritual quality of the material is enhanced by some of the most gorgeous upper-register male vocals (especially by Brian and Carl Wilson) ever heard on a rock record. "Wouldn't It Be Nice", "God Only Knows", "Caroline No", and "Sloop John B" (the last of which wasn't originally intended to go on the album) are the well-known hits, but equally worthy are such cuts as "You Still Believe in Me", "Don't Talk", "I Know There's an Answer", and "I Just Wasn't Made for These Times". It's often said that this is more of a Brian Wilson album than a Beach Boys recording (session musicians played most of the parts), but it should be noted that the harmonies are pure Beach Boys (and some of their best).
VH-1 named "Pet Sounds" as the No. 3 album in the Top 100 Albums in Rock 'n' Roll History, as judged in a poll of musicians, executives and journalists. It's been ranked No. 1 in several music magazines' lists of the greatest albums of all time, including NME, The Times and Mojo Magazine. It was ranked No. 2 in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list.

Recording: in mono
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