Bad Company – Desolation Angels (LP, 1979, Swan Song SS 8506, Specialty Pressing, Gatefold)

Why This Record Matters
Desolation Angels is Bad Company’s 1979 studio album and includes “Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy,” “Gone, Gone, Gone,” and “Oh, Atlanta.” Recorded at Ridge Farm Studios and mixed at Marquee Studios, the album was produced by Bad Company. The gatefold sleeve was designed and photographed by Hipgnosis.

Collector Note
This 1979 US Swan Song SS 8506 edition is a Specialty Records Corporation pressing with Presswell-sourced metalwork, identified by the SP and (PR) markings. The supplied runouts also carry STRAWBERRY, identifying lacquer cutting at Strawberry Mastering. This copy includes the confirmed original glossy inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Original Glossy Inner Sleeve: Included

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Specialty Pressing, Gatefold
Label: Swan Song – SS 8506
Country: US
Released: 1979
Genre: Rock
Style: Classic Rock, Hard Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-SS-784211-A B STRAWBERRY (PR) P
Side B: ST-SS-784212 B STRAWBERRY (PR) P

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy 3:16
A2 Crazy Circles 3:31
A3 Gone, Gone, Gone 3:47
A4 Evil Wind 4:19
A5 Early In The Morning 5:42
Side B
B1 Lonely For Your Love 3:25
B2 Oh, Atlanta 4:07
B3 Take The Time 4:13
B4 Rhythm Machine 3:42
B5 She Brings Me Love 4:41

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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