Stephen Stills, Manassas – Manassas (2×LP, 1972, Atlantic SD 2-903, Stereo, CP / Pitman Pressing, Auto-Coupled)

Why This Record Matters
Manassas was Stephen Stills’ 1972 double-album debut with the band he assembled around musicians including Chris Hillman, Dallas Taylor, Al Perkins, Calvin “Fuzzy” Samuels, and Joe Lala. The four-sided program moves through rock, folk, country, blues, and Latin influences, with each side organized around a named musical section: The Raven, The Wilderness, Consider, and Rock & Roll Is Here To Stay. Recorded and mixed at Criteria Recording Studios, the album also features contributions from Bill Wyman, Byron Berline, Paul Harris, and Moog synthesizer pioneer Malcolm Cecil.

Collector Note
This 1972 U.S. Atlantic SD 2-903 edition is the CP / Columbia Pitman pressing, with Presswell plating indicated by the supplied PR-CO runout markings. The two-record set is auto-coupled, pairing Sides A/C on one disc and B/D on the other, and the supplied Variant 4 matrices identify the exact configuration. This copy retains both original inner sleeves.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Both records are VG player copies.
Sleeve: VG (one of the slots for the records is split)

Technical Details
Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, CP / Pitman Pressing, Auto-Coupled
Label: Atlantic
Country: US
Released: April 1972
Genre: Rock
Style: Folk Rock, Country Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-A-722472E- CP HT PR-CO
Side B: ST-A-722473 -E-CP AT III PR-CO
Side C: ST-A-722471E CP HT PR-CO A
Side D: ST-A-72247E C-P PR-CO

Tracklist
Side A – The Raven
A1 Song Of Love – 3:28
A2a Rock & Roll Crazies
A2b Cuban Bluegrass – 3:34
A3 Jet Set (Sigh) – 4:25
A4 Anyway – 3:21
A5 Both Of Us (Bound To Lose) – 3:00

Side B – The Wilderness
B1 Fallen Eagle – 2:05
B2 Jesus Gave Love Away For Free – 3:00
B3 Colorado – 2:53
B4 So Begins The Task – 4:00
B5 Hide It So Deep – 2:46
B6 Don't Look At My Shadow – 2:31

Side C – Consider
C1 It Doesn't Matter – 2:30
C2 Johnny's Garden – 2:46
C3 Bound To Fall – 1:54
C4 How Far – 2:52
C5 Move Around – 4:17
C6 The Love Gangster – 2:52

Side D – Rock & Roll Is Here To Stay
D1 What To Do – 4:44
D2 Right Now – 3:00
D3 The Treasure (Take One) – 8:09
D4 Blues Man – 4:05

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.

About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.