Grand Funk – We’re An American Band (LP, Album, Yellow Vinyl, Stereo, Winchester Pressing, Gatefold, 1973, Capitol Records SMAS-11207)

Why This Record Matters
We’re An American Band became Grand Funk’s commercial breakthrough, reaching number two on the Billboard 200 and producing the band’s first number-one single with its title track. Produced and engineered by Todd Rundgren, the album also features “Walk Like A Man,” “Creepin’,” and “The Railroad.”

Collector Note
Original 1973 US issue pressed on translucent yellow vinyl and housed in a gold-foil Unipak gatefold sleeve. This copy was pressed at Capitol’s Winchester plant, identified by the –––◁ symbols in both runouts, with both sides lacquer cut at Sterling Sound.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG
Includes original inner sleeve
Sticker sheet not included

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Yellow Vinyl, Stereo, Winchester Pressing, Gatefold
Label: Capitol Records – SMAS-11207
Country: US
Released: 1973
Genre: Rock
Style: Hard Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A runout: SMAS-1-11207 Z9 #3 • –––◁ STERLING
Side B runout: SMAS-2-11207 Z8 #2 • –––◁ STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 We’re An American Band 3:25
A2 Stop Lookin’ Back 4:51
A3 Creepin’ 7:01
A4 Black Licorice 4:43

Side B
B1 The Railroad 6:07
B2 Ain’t Got Nobody 4:19
B3 Walk Like A Man 4:03
B4 Loneliest Rider 5:19

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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