{"product_id":"eagles-on-the-border-1974-us-1st-press-vg-vg-textured-sleeve","title":"Eagles On The Border 1974 US 1st Press VG\/VG+ Textured Sleeve","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAGLES - ON THE BORDER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRide the pivotal, transitional line where country-rock hardened into arena-ready classic rock with the original 1974 US first pressing of the Eagles’ third studio album, \u003ci\u003eOn the Border\u003c\/i\u003e. Released via Asylum Records, this initial manufacturing block captures a band in the middle of a major identity shift. Frustrated by the polite, polished country-folk production of Glyn Johns in London, the band abruptly halted tracking and decamped to Los Angeles to enlist producer Bill Szymczyk. The move brought a much tougher, more aggressive twin-guitar attack—solidified by the mid-session hiring of guitarist Don Felder. Packed with signature hits like the roaring opener \u003ci\u003e\"Already Gone\"\u003c\/i\u003e, the rebellious \u003ci\u003e\"James Dean\"\u003c\/i\u003e, and their first-ever Billboard number one single, \u003ci\u003e\"The Best of My Love\"\u003c\/i\u003e, this original run features a beautiful, matte-textured outer jacket showcasing a Native American-style border painting by artist Beatian Yazz. An essential cornerstone of 1970s Southern California rock history, this first pressing includes a massive, multi-panel fold-out poster insert.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1974 US release by Asylum, catalog #7E-1004.  First pressing made at Santa Maria plant.  Label variation with no Warner Bros. in rim text and catalog # on left side and CSM in runouts.  Textured, matte sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eShaped corners, light edgewear, intact spine\/seams.  Textured, matte cover is pretty clean, shows some light ringwear on front and back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl grades VG.  \u003c\/strong\u003eBorderline VG+... maybe a few crackles during play testing.  Very clean vinyl with just a couple light surface marks\/hairlines on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47325954146435,"sku":null,"price":4.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260621_18_29_28_Pro.jpg?v=1782085825","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/eagles-on-the-border-1974-us-1st-press-vg-vg-textured-sleeve","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}