Traffic – On The Road (LP, 1973, Island Records SMAS-9336, Winchester Pressing, Sterling Cut, Gatefold)

Why This Record Matters
On The Road documents Traffic live on tour in Germany, with extended performances of material from The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys and Shoot Out at the Fantasy Factory. The lineup joins Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood and Rebop Kwaku Baah with Muscle Shoals musicians David Hood, Roger Hawkins and Barry Beckett.

Collector Note
US 1973 single-LP Island Records edition pressed at Capitol’s Winchester plant, identified by the ─◁ markings in the runouts. Both sides carry the stamped STERLING identifier, and this copy includes the gatefold cover and original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG
Includes: Original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
Label: Island Records – SMAS-9336
Country: US
Released: 1973
Genre: Jazz, Rock
Style: Jazz-Rock, Prog Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: SMAS-1-9336 Z12 ─◁ STERLING
Side B: SMAS-2-9336 Z1#4 ─◁ STERLING

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys – 15:10
A2 Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory – 6:47

Side B
B1 (Sometimes I Feel So) Uninspired – 10:20
B2 Light Up Or Leave Me Alone – 10:45

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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