Eagles – Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 (LP) (VG+/VG+)

Eagles – Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975
LP, Compilation | Asylum Records | Cat. No. 6E-105 | Canada | 1976

The best-selling album in RIAA-certified US history — Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 has sold over 38 million copies in the US alone, surpassing Michael Jackson’s Thriller for the top position. Canadian WEA Music of Canada pressing; lacquer cut at J.A.M.F. (confirmed by JAMF in the runout — the Canadian lacquer cutting facility); manufactured and distributed by WEA Music of Canada, Ltd. Embossed cover. No maple leaf on back cover top-right — a label and matrix variation noted by collectors; cat# on spine and back cover is 6E-105 while labels read 6E105. Tracks produced for Interglobal Records (A1, A2, A5, B2, B4, B5) and Pandora Productions Ltd. (all others). Produced by Bill Szymczyk and Glyn Johns — two of the most significant rock producers of the 1970s: Szymczyk produced the Eagles through their commercial peak including Hotel California; Johns produced the Eagles’ debut and worked with the Rolling Stones (Sticky Fingers, Exile On Main St.), the Who, Led Zeppelin, and the Steve Miller Band. Art direction and design by Boyd Elder and Glen Christensen; cover photography by Tom Kelley (photographer of the famous 1949 Marilyn Monroe calendar shoot); cover art and lettering by El Bwyd De Valentine M.F.S.; additional lettering typography by Henry Diltz — the celebrated rock photographer and co-founder of the Morrison Hotel Gallery, whose archive covers the entire West Coast rock scene of the late 1960s and 1970s. Managed by Irving Azoff — one of the most powerful music industry figures of the era. Ten tracks; vinyl VG+ with small scratches; cover in excellent shape throughout.

Condition

• Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) — some small scratches; plays well
• Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) — embossed cover; excellent shape

Tracklist

Side A
A1. Take It Easy (3:29)
A2. Witchy Woman (4:10)
A3. Lyin’ Eyes (6:21)
A4. Already Gone (4:13)
A5. Desperado (3:33)

Side B
B1. One Of These Nights (4:51)
B2. Tequila Sunrise (2:52)
B3. Take It To The Limit (4:48)
B4. Peaceful Easy Feeling (4:16)
B5. Best Of My Love (4:35)

Credits
Produced By: Bill Szymczyk & Glyn Johns
Art Direction: Boyd Elder & Glen Christensen
Cover Photography: Tom Kelley
Additional Typography: Henry Diltz
Management: Irving Azoff

Details

• Format: LP, Compilation
• Label: Asylum Records (6E-105)
• Country: Canada (WEA Music of Canada, Ltd.)
• Released: 1976
• Weight: 230 g
• Lacquer Cut: J.A.M.F. (Canada)
• Style: Classic Rock, Country Rock, Soft Rock

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As with all vintage records, minor signs of age and handling are to be expected and are reflected in the grading above.