Babe Ruth – First Base (Vinyl, LP, Album, Winchester Pressing, 1973, Harvest)

Why This Record Matters
First Base is the debut album by English progressive rock band Babe Ruth, combining hard rock, funk, orchestration, and the powerful vocals of Jenny Haan. Produced by Alan Shacklock and Nick Mobbs, it includes the FM radio favorite “Wells Fargo” and the enduring “The Mexican.”

Collector Note
This 1973 US Harvest edition carries catalog number SW-11151 and was pressed at Capitol’s Winchester plant. The “-◁” inscriptions in both runouts identify the Winchester pressing, while the distinctive sleeve artwork was created by Roger Dean.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Winchester Pressing
Label: Harvest
Catalog Number: SW-11151
Country: US
Year: 1973
Genre: Rock
Style: Classic Rock, Prog Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: SW-1-11151-F2 -◁
Side B: SW-2-11151-F2 -◁

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Wells Fargo 6:14
A2 The Runaways 7:12
A3 King Kong 6:40
Side B
B1 Black Dog 8:03
B2 The Mexican ("Per Qualche Dollaro In Più", Interpolating) 5:45
B3 Joker 7:42

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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