
It’s no wonder why Big Star’s shimmering 1972 debut became a go-to for future power-pop/rock legends like Tom Petty, Cheap Trick and The Replacements. Primary songwriters Chris Bell and ex-Box Tops singer Alex Chilton were a brilliant team that created sing-along anthems with gorgeous guitar and vocal hooks. The horn-stoked “Feel”, the psych-folk popper “The Ballad of El Goodo” and the soul-deep “When My Baby’s Beside Me” are downright inescapable. The acoustic-driven heartbreakers sting the most, such as the yearning lament “Thirteen” and the valentine to regret “Give Me Another Chance".
Tracklisting
Position | Title | Duration |
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A1 | Feel | 3:34 |
A2 | The Ballad Of El Goodo | 4:21 |
A3 | In The Street | 2:55 |
A4 | Thirteen | 2:34 |
A5 | Don’t Lie To Me | 3:07 |
A6 | The India Song | 2:20 |
B1 | When My Baby’s Beside Me | 3:23 |
B2 | My Life Is Right | 3:08 |
B3 | Give Me Another Chance | 3:27 |
B4 | Try Again | 3:31 |
B5 | Watch The Sunrise | 3:45 |
B6 | ST 100/6 | 1:01 |
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Release Information
Key | Value |
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Format | Vinyl LP Album Reissue Remastered (180g) |
Label | Ardent Records (2) |
Catalog Number | CR00211 |
Notes | Red, black, and white hype sticker from Craft Recordings All-analog mastering Comes with a plain white poly-lined inner ℗ 2019 & © 1972 Craft Recordings Made in USA. Published By: A1 to A5, B1, B3 to B6 – East/Memphis BMI A6, B2 – Koala-Birdess ASCAP Runout details: Variant 1 – Stamped vs etched state not specified Variant 2 – Stamped vs etched state not specified Variant 3 – Stamped vs etched state not specified Variant 4 – Stamped vs etched state not specified Variant 5 – Both sides are etched Variant 6 – Both sides are etched Variant 7 – Both sides are etched Variant 8 – Both sides are etched. |
Discogs URL | Big Star - #1 Record |