Utopia – Todd Rundgren's Utopia (Vinyl LP, 1974, Bearsville BR 6954, Pitman Pressing, STERLING RL)

Why This Record Matters
Todd Rundgren's Utopia introduced Rundgren's Utopia project with an expansive progressive-rock format built around extended compositions and synthesizer-heavy arrangements. The album features Todd Rundgren on guitar alongside John Siegler, Moogy Klingman, Ralph Schuckett, Kevin Ellman, and M. Frog Labat. Its second side is devoted entirely to the 30-minute composition “The Ikon.”

Collector Note
This 1974 US Bearsville BR 6954 stereo LP is a Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman pressing, identified by the stamped “P” and pressing characteristics. Side A carries a STERLING stamp and RL marking for mastering engineer Bob Ludwig, with mastering performed at Sterling Sound.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman pressing
Label: Bearsville – BR 6954
Country: US
Released: 1974
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A Etched, STERLING stamped, Variant 1: BR-6954 31824-1D STERLING RL
Side B Etched, Variant 2: BR-6954 ̷ ̷̶̷B̷̶̷R̷̶̷ -31825-1C

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Utopia – 14:18
A2 Freak Parade – 10:14
A3 Freedom Fighters – 4:01

Side B
B The Ikon – 30:22

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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