The J. Geils Band – Bloodshot (Vinyl LP, 1973, Atlantic SD 7260, Stereo, Red Vinyl, Santa Maria Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Bloodshot is the J. Geils Band’s 1973 studio album, produced and engineered by Bill Szymczyk and recorded at the Hit Factory in New York. The album features Peter Wolf, J. Geils, Magic Dick, Seth Justman, Danny Klein, and Stephen Jo Bladd, with a program rooted in the band’s blues and R&B-driven rock sound. It includes “(Ain't Nothin' But A) House Party,” “Southside Shuffle,” and “Give It To Me.”

Collector Note
This 1973 U.S. Atlantic SD 7260 edition is pressed on red vinyl at Columbia’s Santa Maria plant, identified by CSM in the supplied Variant 2 runouts. Both sides carry STERLING and LH markings for lacquer cutting at Sterling Sound by Lee Hulko, while Side B includes the etched message “NICE TO SEE YOUR FACE IN THE PLACE.” This copy includes the original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG
VG player copy all around.
Original inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Red Vinyl, Santa Maria Pressing
Label: Atlantic – SD 7260
Country: US
Released: April 12, 1973
Genre: Rock
Style: Blues Rock, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Runout A, variant 2: ST-A-732801-1E CSM STERLING 2 LH 2
Runout B, variant 2: ST-A-732802-1E CSM STERLING 3 LH "NICE TO SEE YOUR FACE IN THE PLACE" S

Tracklist
Side A
A1 (Ain't Nothin' But A) House Party – 4:43
A2 Make Up Your Mind – 3:31
A3 Back To Get Ya – 5:22
A4 Struttin' With My Baby – 3:16
A5 Don't Try To Hide It – 2:35

Side B
B1 Southside Shuffle – 3:43
B2 Hold Your Loving – 2:30
B3 Start All Over Again – 4:15
B4 Give It To Me – 6:32

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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