Blood, Sweat And Tears – Blood, Sweat And Tears (Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold, Pitman Pressing, US, 1969, Columbia CS 9720)

Why This Record Matters
This self-titled album helped define Blood, Sweat & Tears’ brass-led blend of rock and jazz, with songs including “Spinning Wheel,” “And When I Die,” and “You’ve Made Me So Very Happy.” It won the 1970 Grammy Award for Album of the Year.

Collector Note
This U.S. Columbia CS 9720 edition is a gatefold Pitman pressing with red 2-Eye “360 Sound” stereo labels. The stamped “P” in the runouts identifies the Pitman pressing.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Strong VG player copy
Sleeve: VG+, still in the shrink with hype sticker

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold, Pitman Pressing
Label: Columbia – CS 9720
Country: US
Released: 1969
Genre: Rock
Style: Blues Rock, Jazz-Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: o XSM137878-1CE
Side B: o XSM137878-2B P

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Variations On A Theme By Erik Satie (1st And 2nd Movements)
A2 Smiling Phases
A3 Sometimes In Winter
A4 More And More
A5 And When I Die
A6 God Bless The Child

Side B
B1 Spinning Wheel
B2 You’ve Made Me So Very Happy
B3 Blues - Part II
B4 Variation On A Theme By Erik Satie (1st Movement)

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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