{"product_id":"hall-oates-bigger-than-both-of-us-1976-us-1st-press-vg-vg","title":"Hall \u0026 Oates Bigger Than Both Of Us 1976 US 1st Press VG+\/VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDARYL HALL \u0026amp; JOHN OATES - BIGGER THAN BOTH OF US\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCruise into the slick, sophisticated dawn of blue-eyed soul and arena-pop with the original 1976 US first pressing of Daryl Hall \u0026amp; John Oates’ fifth studio album, \u003ci\u003eBigger Than Both of Us\u003c\/i\u003e. Released via RCA Victor, this specific press block is highly distinct for its short-lived, mid-1970s powder blue center labels, manufactured primarily out of RCA's legendary plant in Indianapolis, Indiana. Recorded in Los Angeles at Cherokee and Sound Labs Studios under the direction of producer Christopher Bond, the 9-track layout captures the duo at a monumental commercial turning point. It features an incredibly tight West Coast rhythm section, including session legends Leland Sklar on bass and Jim Gordon on drums. The tracklist is famously anchored by the global mega-hit \u003ci\u003e\"Rich Girl\"\u003c\/i\u003e—which earned the duo their first-ever Billboard Hot 100 number-one single—alongside the infectious grooves of \u003ci\u003e\"Back Together Again\"\u003c\/i\u003e and the smooth, midnight r\u0026amp;b of \u003ci\u003e\"Do What You Want, Be What You Are\"\u003c\/i\u003e. Complete with an 11\" x 11\" lyric and photo insert, this blue-label pressing is a warm, high-headroom analog testament to the structural architects of 1970s pop-rock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1976 US release by RCA Victor, catalog # APL1-1467.  First pressing in stereo made at Indianapolis with blue labels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eShaped but dinged corners, good color\/finish\/gloss, light ring wear on front \u0026amp; back, intact spine\/seams, minimal edgewear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003ePlays through clean without issues.  Vinyl surface has standard light surface marks and hairlines on each side.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47325982490755,"sku":null,"price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260621_18_28_24_Pro.jpg?v=1782086349","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/hall-oates-bigger-than-both-of-us-1976-us-1st-press-vg-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}