Climax Blues Band – Sense Of Direction (LP, 1974, Sire SAS-7501, US, Presswell, Robert Ludwig Cut)

Why This Record Matters
Sense Of Direction is a 1974 Climax Blues Band album that combines the group's blues-rock foundation with extended arrangements and prominent saxophone work from Colin Cooper. Richard Gottehrer produced the album, with Peter Haycock handling lead, slide, twelve-string, and acoustic guitars. The album includes “Amerita / Sense Of Direction,” “Reaching Out,” and “Right Now.”

Collector Note
This May 1974 US Sire edition, catalog number SAS-7501, is an early Presswell pressing identified by the PR runout markings. Both sides were cut at Sterling Sound by Robert Ludwig, whose RL initials appear in the supplied deadwax.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: Sire – SAS-7501
Country: US
Released: May 1974
Genre: Rock
Style: Blues Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: SAS-7501-B(erased) A-1-11-1 PR D STERLING RL
Side B: SAS-7501-B RE-1-11(erased)-1-11 PR D STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Amerita / Sense Of Direction – 6:05
A2 Losin' The Humbles – 2:38
A3 Shopping Bag People – 4:03
A4 Nogales – 4:09

Side B
B1 Reaching Out – 5:16
B2 Right Now – 6:33
B3 Before You Reach The Grave – 3:15
B4 Milwaukee Truckin' Blues (Chipper's Song) – 1:50

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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