{"product_id":"brian-auger-s-oblivion-express-straight-ahead-lp-album-indianapolis-pressing-1974-rca-victor-apl1-0454","title":"Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express – Straight Ahead (LP, Album, Indianapolis Pressing, 1974, RCA Victor APL1-0454)","description":"\u003cp data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Record Matters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraight Ahead captures Brian Auger’s Oblivion Express blending jazz-rock improvisation with deep jazz-funk grooves. The album features Steve Ferrone on drums and includes the extended performances “Beginning Again” and “Bumpin’ On Sunset.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1974 US Indianapolis pressing on RCA Victor’s orange Dynaflex label. The stamped “I” in both runouts identifies RCA Records Pressing Plant, Indianapolis.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSingle copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMedia: Strong Very Good (VG)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSleeve: Strong Very Good (VG)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Indianapolis Pressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLabel: RCA Victor – APL1-0454\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry: US\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased: 1974\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre: Jazz, Rock, Funk \/ Soul\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Jazz-Rock, Jazz-Funk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A: APL1-0454-A-1 I A 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B: APL1-0454-B-1 I A 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1. Beginning Again – 9:22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2. Bumpin’ On Sunset – 10:57\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB1. Straight Ahead – 5:09\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB2. Change – 8:10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eB3. You’ll Stay In My Heart – 3:44\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUltrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStored in protective inner and outer sleeves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48009440592049,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_f5e698b3-a1cb-4d56-b174-93142a6abe08.jpg?v=1791395497","url":"https:\/\/www.maplecitymusic.com\/products\/brian-auger-s-oblivion-express-straight-ahead-lp-album-indianapolis-pressing-1974-rca-victor-apl1-0454","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}