Paul McCartney & Wings – Band On The Run (Vinyl LP, 1973, Apple Records SO-3415, Winchester Pressing, Wally Traugott Cut)

Why This Record Matters
Band On The Run was recorded largely by Paul McCartney, Linda McCartney, and Denny Laine, with Paul producing and Geoff Emerick engineering. The album includes “Band On The Run,” “Jet,” “Let Me Roll It,” and the US edition’s “Helen Wheels.” Tony Visconti provided orchestration, with additional contributions from Ginger Baker, Remi Kabaka, and Howie Casey.

Collector Note
This 1973 US Apple Records SO-3415 stereo LP was pressed at Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester, identified by the • ─◁ markings in the supplied runouts. Both sides carry MASTERED BY CAPITOL and Wly markings identifying Wally Traugott’s Capitol mastering work, and this copy includes the confirmed original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Winchester Pressing
Label: Apple Records – SO-3415
Country: US
Released: December 5, 1973
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Runout A variant 6: SO-1-3415-F13 #2 Wly • ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL
Runout B variant 6: SO-2-3415-F29 #2 • ─◁ MASTERED BY CAPITOL Wly

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Band On The Run – 5:09
A2 Jet – 4:08
A3 Bluebird – 3:22
A4 Mrs. Vandebilt – 4:40
A5 Let Me Roll It – 4:51

Side B
B1 Mamunia – 4:51
B2 No Words – 2:36
B3 Helen Wheels – 3:45
B4 Picasso's Last Words (Drink To Me) – 5:48
B5 Nineteen Hundred And Eighty Five – 5:30

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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