{"product_id":"bachman-turner-overdrive-ii-1973-us-1st-press-vg-vg","title":"Bachman-Turner Overdrive II 1973 US 1st Press VG+\/VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eBACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE - BACHMAN-TURNER OVERDRIVE II\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eFire up the ultimate, heavy-gauge engine of 1970s blue-collar arena rock with this spectacular vintage vinyl pressing of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"121\"\u003eBachman-Turner Overdrive II\u003c\/i\u003e by BTO.\u003c\/b\u003e Serving as the legendary Canadian quartet's explosive 1973 commercial breakthrough, this phenomenal album stands as an undisputed, non-negotiable masterclass in dual-guitar boogie-rock and driving hard-rock velocity. The wide, high-fidelity analog grooves deliver a bone-crushing soundstage—driving flawlessly from Fred Turner’s soaring vocal grit and driving bass lines on the anthemic, radio-staple highway jam \"Let It Ride\" to the timeless, blue-collar working-class swagger of \"Takin' Care of Business\". Teeming with Randy Bachman’s crisp, tube-screaming lead guitar work and the iconic \"G.K.\" dead-wax mastering stamps of Gilbert Kong, every crunching riff and thunderous snare hit punches through your speakers with stunning, front-row room intimacy. Housed in its legendary industrial-gear graphic jacket, this beautifully preserved classic LP is a mandatory cornerstone for any serious classic rock archivist or high-fidelity vinyl collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1973 US release by Mercury, catalog # SRM-1-696.  First US pressing from Terre Haute plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eGreat color\/finish\/gloss, sharp corners, intact spine\/seams.  Crease in upper left corner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eMusic plays through crisp and clear.  Vinyl has some superficial marks\/hairlines.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47255659544707,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260606_16_05_21_Pro.jpg?v=1780780206","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/bachman-turner-overdrive-ii-1973-us-1st-press-vg-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}