The Band Self-Titled 2nd Album Vinyl LP - Capitol STAO-132 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down, Up on Cripple Creek VG+ First Edition - 70s Pressing Condition: Very Good + Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Original cover is strong with good color and light wear, no splits or writing. Some wear on spine, mostly visible. 1973 pressing on orange label. The Band is the second studio album by the Band, released in September 1969. The Band has been viewed as a concept album, with the songs focusing on people, places and traditions associated with an older version of Americana. Thus, the songs on this album draw on historic themes for "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", "King Harvest (Has Surely Come)" and "Jawbone". The album includes many of the Band's best-known and critically acclaimed songs, including "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down", which Rolling Stone named the 245th-greatest song of all time in 2004. In 2003, the album was ranked No. 45 on Rolling Stone magazine's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. In the 2020 update of that list, it was ranked No. 57. Time magazine included it in their unranked 2006 list of the 100 greatest albums. The singles "Rag Mama Rag" and "Up on Cripple Creek" peaked on the Pop Singles chart at Nos. 57 and 25 respectively. It was the band's highest-charting album in their native Canada, peaking at number two on the Canadian Albums Chart. Tracklist - Original release Side one 1. "Across the Great Divide" Manuel 2:53 2. "Rag Mama Rag" Helm 3:04 3. "The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down" Helm 3:33 4. "When You Awake" Robertson, Richard Manuel Danko 3:13 5. "Up on Cripple Creek" Helm 4:34 6. "Whispering Pines" Robertson, Manuel Manuel with Helm 3:58 Side two 1. "Jemima Surrender" Robertson, Levon Helm Helm 3:31 2. "Rockin' Chair" Manuel 3:43 3. "Look Out Cleveland" Danko 3:09 4. "Jawbone" Robertson, Manuel Manuel 4:20 5. "The Unfaithful Servant" Danko 4:17 6. "King Harvest (Has Surely Come)" Manuel 3:39 The Band Rick Danko ? bass guitar, fiddle, trombone, vocals Levon Helm ? drums, mandolin, rhythm guitar, vocals Garth Hudson ? organ, clavinet, piano, accordion, melodica, soprano, saxophones, trumpet, bass pedals Richard Manuel ? piano, drums, baritone saxophone, harmonica, vocals Robbie Robertson (credited as Jaime Robbie Robertson) ? electric and acoustic guitars, engineer _____________________________________________ Shipping: Calculated domestic shipping via Media Mail or Priority Mail. Will ship internationally at FLAT RATES. Records mailed in a proper cardboard LP mailer. All records cleaned prior to shipment. Check out my other auctions, and save on shipping! 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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. Feel free to contact me with any specific questions.