Gentle Giant – The Missing Piece (LP, Album, Winchester Pressing, 1977, Capitol Records ST-11696)

Why This Record Matters
The Missing Piece is Gentle Giant’s ninth studio album and presents two contrasting sides of the band. The first side explores shorter and more direct rock arrangements, while the second returns to the intricate progressive style heard on “Memories Of Old Days” and “For Nobody.”

Collector Note
Original 1977 US pressing manufactured by Capitol Records Pressing Plant in Winchester, as identified by the ─◁ marks in the runouts. The Wally signatures identify mastering by Wally Traugott at Capitol Mastering, and this copy includes the original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Winchester Pressing
Label: Capitol Records – ST-11696
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: Rock
Style: Progressive Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-1-11696 F•2 • ─◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL
Side B: ST-2-11696 F-2 • ─◁ Wally MASTERED BY CAPITOL

Tracklist
Side A
A1. Two Weeks In Spain – 3:00
A2. I’m Turning Around – 3:54
A3. Betcha Thought We Could’t Do It – 2:20
A4. Who Do You Think You Are? – 3:33
A5. Mountain Time – 3:19

Side B
B1. As Old As You’re Young – 4:19
B2. Memories Of Old Days – 7:15
B3. Winning – 4:12
B4. For Nobody – 4:00

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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