Coincidentally, the first Rock n Roll song, “Rocket 88” by Ike Turner & Jackie Brenston was first recorded in the same building that Bessie Smith died in — now the Riverside Motel in Clarksdale, Mississippi.

Media Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+)

SUMMER SALE 10% off STOREWIDE 1 week only! Prices include discount! Undergraded - vinyl surfaces present as full, deep gloss with minimal superficial marks that do not affect play (labels are flat and clean with minimal spindle marks), jacket in EX condition - UltraSonic cleaned w/new poly sleeve.

Notes:

Recorded at Muscle Shoals Sound Studios

Island inner sleeve is identical both sides.

℗ 1972 Island Records, Ltd. on sleeve.
℗ 1973 Island Records, Ltd. on labels.

Runouts are etched except for STERLING, which is stamped.

A1. Tears 4:13
A2. Paid My Dues 4:20
A3. What A Price 5:51
A4. Wanna Be Free 4:12
B1. Turning Over 6:30
B2. Smokestack Lightning 12:29

Rights Society ASCAP
Rights Society BMI
Pressing Plant ID ─◁
Matrix / Runout (SW 1-9321)
Matrix / Runout (SW 2-9321)
Matrix / Runout SW-2̶ 1- 9321 Z2 ─◁ STERLING 2 LH
Matrix / Runout SW-1̶ 2-9321 Z2 ─◁ STERLING 2 LH

Record Company Capitol Records
Phonographic Copyright (p) Island Records Ltd.
Recorded At Muscle Shoals Sound Studios
Lacquer Cut At Sterling Sound
Mixed At Island Studios
Pressed By Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester
Distributed By Capitol Records

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Weight 0.51 lbs