Blue Öyster Cult – Agents Of Fortune (Vinyl LP, 1976, Columbia PC 34164, US Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold)

Why This Record Matters
Agents Of Fortune is Blue Öyster Cult’s 1976 studio album and features “(Don't Fear) The Reaper,” along with “E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence)” and “This Ain't The Summer Of Love.” Produced by Murray Krugman, Sandy Pearlman, and David Lucas, the album features the band’s core lineup with guest appearances by Patti Smith and horn players Michael and Randy Brecker.

Collector Note
This 1976 US Columbia stereo edition was pressed at Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria and housed in a gatefold jacket. The supplied PAL-34164-2J S1 A9 and BL-34164-12H S1 runouts carry the Santa Maria “S1” identifiers; Side A also has the documented “P” preceding the AL matrix portion associated with this particular pressing variation. This version is further distinguished by the Krugman, Pearlman, and Lucas production credit printed at the bottom of the labels, no barcode, and runouts without MCR, Joe Brescio, or Customatrix markings.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG
Solid VG player copy all around.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Santa Maria Pressing, Gatefold
Label: Columbia – PC 34164
Country: US
Released: 1976
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock, Heavy Metal

Matrix / Runout
Side A Label: AL 34164
Side B Label: BL 34164
Side A Runout: PAL-34164-2J S1 A9
Side B Runout: BL-34164-12H S1

Tracklist
Side A
A1 This Ain't The Summer Of Love – 2:20
A2 True Confessions – 2:55
A3 (Don't Fear) The Reaper – 5:05
A4 E.T.I. (Extra Terrestrial Intelligence) – 3:43
A5 The Revenge Of Vera Gemini – 3:48
Side B
B1 Sinful Love – 3:28
B2 Tattoo Vampire – 2:40
B3 Morning Final – 4:14
B4 Tenderloin – 3:53
B5 Debbie Denise – 4:12

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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