Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Trilogy (Vinyl LP, 1972, Cotillion SD 9903, Specialty Pressing, George Piros Cut)

Why This Record Matters
Trilogy is Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s third studio album, produced by Greg Lake and engineered by Eddie Offord. It includes the Greg Lake composition “From The Beginning” and the group’s adaptation of Aaron Copland’s “Hoedown,” alongside extended pieces including “The Endless Enigma” and “Abaddon’s Bolero.”

Collector Note
This 1972 U.S. Cotillion SD 9903 gatefold edition is a Specialty Records Corporation pressing. The supplied runouts carry AT/GP, identifying lacquers cut at Atlantic Studios by George Piros. This copy includes the original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG+
Includes original inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold, Specialty Pressing
Label: Cotillion – SD 9903
Country: US
Released: 1972
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A runout, variant 2: ST-CTN-722557 B AT/GP 0-3 SM1-2 PR-SP
Side B runout, variant 2: ST-CTN-722558-A AT/GP 0-4 PR-SP

Tracklist
Side A
A1 The Endless Enigma (Part 1) – 6:37
A2 Fugue – 1:57
A3 The Endless Enigma (Part 2) – 2:00
A4 From The Beginning – 4:14
A5 The Sheriff – 3:22
A6 Hoedown – 3:48

Side B
B1 Trilogy – 8:54
B2 Living Sin – 3:11
B3 Abaddon's Bolero – 8:13

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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