BostonBoston

Label:

Epic – PE 34188

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album, Stereo , Santa Maria Pressing

Country:

US

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Hard Rock

Tracklist

A1 More Than A Feeling
Written-ByT. Scholz*
4:44
A2 Peace Of Mind
Written-ByT. Scholz*
4:55
A3 Foreplay / Long Time
Written-ByT. Scholz*
7:56
B1 Rock & Roll Band
DrumsJim Masdea
Written-ByT. Scholz*
2:59
B2 Smokin'
Written-ByT. Scholz*
4:44
B3 Hitch A Ride
Written-ByT. Scholz*
3:18
B4 Something About You
Written-ByT. Scholz*
4:19
B5 Let Me Take You Home Tonight
Written-ByB. Delp*
4:12

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗CBS Inc.
  • Copyright ©CBS Inc.
  • Recorded AtFoxglove Studios, Watertown, MA
  • Recorded AtCapitol Studios
  • Recorded AtRecord Plant, Los Angeles
  • Mixed AtWestlake Audio
  • Mastered AtCapitol Mastering
  • Pressed ByColumbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria
  • Manufactured ByEpic Records
  • Record CompanyCBS Inc.

Credits

  • Artwork [Hand Lettering, Uncredited]Gerard Huerta
  • BassFran Sheehan
  • DesignPaula Scher
  • Drums, PercussionSib Hashian
  • EngineerWarren Dewey
  • Engineer [Assisted By]Doug Ryder*
  • Illustration [Cover]Roger Huyssen
  • Lacquer Cut ByWly*
  • Lead Guitar, Rhythm GuitarBarry Goudreau
  • Lead Guitar, Rhythm Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar [Special Effects Guitar], Bass, Organ, Clavinet, PercussionTom Scholz
  • Lead Vocals, Harmony Vocals, Twelve-String Guitar [Acoustic 12-String Guitar], Rhythm Guitar, PercussionBrad Delp
  • Management [Direction]Pure Management
  • Mastered ByWally Traugott
  • Mixed By [Assisted By]Steve Hodge
  • Photography By [Back Cover]Jeff Albertson
  • ProducerTom Scholz

Notes

First Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Santa Maria pressing denoted by "S1" and "S2" etches in runouts.

Produced by John Boylan and Tom Scholz
A Great Eastern Gramophone Production

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Price Code (On spine): X698
  • Matrix / Runout (Label A): AL 34188
  • Matrix / Runout (Label B): BL 34188
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A etch; MASTERED stamp [Var 1]): PAL-34188 1-B Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL B S2
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B etch; MASTERED stamp [Var 1]): PBL-34188 1-B Wly D MASTERED BY CAPITOL S1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A etch; MASTERED stamp [Var 2]): 1S PAL 34188 1-B Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL C
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B etch; MASTERED stamp [Var 2]): 1S PBL 34188 - 1A Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL A9
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A etch; MASTERED stamp [Var 3]): 1S PAL-34188 1A Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B etch; MASTERED stamp [Var 3]): 1S PBL-34188 1B Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A etch; MASTERED stamp [Var 4]): 1S PAL-34188 1B Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B etch; MASTERED stamp [Var 4]): 1S PBL-34188 1B Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout A etch; MASTERED stamp [Var 5]): 1S PAL-34188 1-B Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout B etch; MASTERED stamp [Var 5]): 1S PBL-34188 1-B Wly MASTERED BY CAPITOL

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Boston (LP, Album) Epic PE 34188, 34188 US 1976
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Boston (LP, Album) Epic PE 34188, 34188 Canada 1976
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Boston (LP, Album, Stereo) Epic EPC 81611, PE 34188 Europe 1976
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Boston (LP, Album, Stereo) Epic 25AP 296 Japan 1976
Boston (LP, Album) CBS/Sony APP-1067-E Philippines 1976

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Reviews

  • noahweiner's avatar
    noahweiner
    What a find! This pressing has soaring energy, beautiful fidelity, and provides incredible airiness allowing the music to shine. All instruments and vocals have a unique space across the soundstage. A luscious warm and electric ride from start to finish. A real standout and keeper.
    • grobertson33's avatar
      grobertson33
      My mother just gifted this to me and I'm so pumped. The record sounds absolutely phenomenal. Will be one of my most frequently played LPs.
      • grobertson33's avatar
        grobertson33
        My mother just gifted this to me and I'm so pumped. The record sounds absolutely phenomenal. Will be one of my most frequently played LPs.
        • ount252's avatar
          ount252
          This pressing is slightly bright/hot but… sweet mother of god does it sound incredible! Instrument separation and clarity is among the best I’ve heard on any pressing I own. The music attacks hard and ridiculously fast. This is what a rock album should sound like. The only thing I have that comes close to this level of punch and clarity is my 1st US pressing of The Wall (TML cut). This really is that good.
          • empanadilla's avatar
            empanadilla
            I have had this LP in 8-track, CBS Half Speed Mastered LP, CD remastered by Tom Scholz and SACD and THIS pressing, a 1-B "Wally" pressing , which, BTW, came with a red PROMO stamp in the back and a HUGE Poster featuring the cover art, which I have been told was a Radio Promo giveaway pressing, and THIS is the BEST EVER I have heard this LP, early pressings are the way to go, boys and girls...will NEVER part with this!!!
            • jtm1967's avatar
              jtm1967
              This is a smokin hot stamper! It’s a fact that Santa Maria and monarch had the best quality control.
              • mikeSF_'s avatar
                mikeSF_
                This pressing is somewhat hotter than my other one. However, lots of noise from surface scratches.
                • scottice's avatar
                  scottice
                  Just listened again tonight. My copy is from my deceased uncle Gary and he took care of his vinyl. So happy to be able to own this great album, besides the sentimental aspect, because it still kicks so much ass!
                  • steviewright57's avatar
                    steviewright57
                    Edited 11 months ago
                    I have an original 1976 UK pressing. It is a thing of beauty. Something to be nurtured, cherished and never to be parted from. I was there when they played The Rainbow in Finsbury Park, London in 1979. Waayyy over the top but so damn good! Rest peacefully Brad Delp in the knowledge that you have gained immortality by helping give mankind this rock masterpiece.

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