RARE & AUTOGRAPHED Private Press - Tim Rock - 1976 Canada VG/VG
TIM ROCK - BACKSEATS, BEDROOMS & BARS
Journey deep into the raw, unpolished frontier of cosmic independent roots history with this incredibly rare 1976 Canadian private-pressing of Backseats, Bedrooms & Bars by Tim Rock. Released in microscopic quantities via the ultra-obscure Starbuck Records imprint, this phenomenal six-song country-rock time capsule stands as a holy grail monument for dedicated private-press vinyl hunters and "hippiebilly" historians. The wide analog grooves deliver a beautifully uncompressed, smoky room presence—driving flawlessly from a jaw-dropping, lead-guitar-fueled cover of Larry Murray’s "Headed for the Country" to the laid-back, late-night barroom swagger of "Ridin' in the Backseat O' Love" and the melancholic, highway-gazing closer "Looks Like One More Highway." Teeming with the weathered, conversational vocal grit of Tim Rock and the authentic analog warmth of Have A Nice Day Studios, every note jumps from your speakers with stunning, front-row intimacy. Complete with its minimalist, stark black-and-white cardboard jacket, this beautifully preserved Canadian artifact is an absolute, non-negotiable crown jewel for any serious private-press collector or alternative-country archivist.
1976 Canadian import/release by Starbuck Records, no catalog #. Autographed by Tim Rock, Robert Hammerstrom and someone else on back cover in blue ink. Private pressing, incredibly rare.
Sleeve grades VG. Some light staining/age discoloration on front, same on back plus a little surface wear in upper left.
Vinyl grades VG. Plays through with surface noise/crackle behind the music. Surface of vinyl shows various light surface marks/scratches/hairlines.