Mott The Hoople 1974 BL 32871 Original Vinyl

Mott The Hoople 1974 BL 32871 Original Vinyl

Cover: VG
Inner Sleeve: VG+
Record: VG+
BL 32871
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Add a piece of glam rock history to your collection with this original 1974 vinyl of The Hoople. Featuring iconic tracks like "The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll" and "Crash Street Kidds," this album captures Mott the Hoople at their peak. Vinyl and cover are in excellent condition—perfect for any fan of 70s rock and glam!

Mott the Hoople – The Hoople (1974 Original Vinyl, BL 32871) is the seventh studio album by the British rock band Mott the Hoople, released on March 29, 1974. Known for their glam rock sound and charismatic frontman Ian Hunter, this album is a follow-up to their successful Mott album and includes standout tracks that showcase the band's edgy, theatrical style.

Overview:

• Title: The Hoople
• Artist: Mott the Hoople
• Release Date: March 29, 1974
• Label: Columbia Records (Catalog #: BL 32871)
• Genre: Glam Rock, Hard Rock

Notable Tracks:

1. "The Golden Age of Rock 'n' Roll" – A powerful opener and anthem celebrating rock music's legacy.
2. "Alice" – A storytelling song with signature riffs and lyrical depth.
3. "Crash Street Kidds" – A gritty track that epitomizes the band's rebellious rock energy.
4. "Marionette" – An ambitious, theatrical song with a layered arrangement and operatic vibe.

Album Significance:

The Hoople marked a high point in Mott the Hoople's career, highlighting their influence on the glam rock genre. With Ian Hunter’s dynamic vocals and a mix of celebratory and introspective tracks, the album solidified their place in 70s rock. This record continued the band’s tradition of blending hard rock with a glam flair, and it’s one of their most celebrated works.

Collectability:

The 1974 original pressing (BL 32871) is a desirable addition for collectors of 70s rock, particularly those interested in the glam rock era. The album cover features unique artwork that reflects the band’s theatrical and eclectic style, making it visually distinctive.

This original The Hoople vinyl is an essential album for fans of glam rock and Mott the Hoople’s influential sound, offering a blend of rock anthems and storytelling that captures the spirit of 70s rock.

Record grading:

• Mint (M): Absolutely perfect in every way, likely never played, and still sealed.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): Nearly perfect. The record shows no obvious signs of wear and looks as if it was just opened. No visible marks or scratches.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): Shows slight signs of use, such as light scuffs or very minor scratches, but plays without any major deterioration in sound quality.

• Very Good (VG): Noticeable wear with some surface noise, light scratches, or groove wear, but still plays through without skipping.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The record plays but with significant surface noise, scratches, and wear. The cover may have visible damage or splits.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The record may be damaged and is barely playable. Typically used only for highly collectible records.

Cover grading:

• Mint (M): The cover is flawless, with no signs of wear. Often still sealed with no corner dings, creases, or ring wear.

• Near Mint (NM or M-): The cover looks almost new, with only the slightest signs of handling. There may be very minimal wear, but no significant flaws like writing, splits, or tears.

• Very Good Plus (VG+): The cover shows light wear, such as minor scuffing, small corner creases, or slight ring wear. No major damage, but a well-cared-for album with minor imperfections.

• Very Good (VG): Moderate wear is visible, including ring wear, light edge or corner damage, small seam splits, or slight discoloration. Still presentable but clearly used.

• Good/Good Plus (G/G+): The cover shows significant wear, such as noticeable ring wear, seam splits, heavy creasing, or writing. It may still hold together but looks heavily worn.

• Fair/Poor (F/P): The cover is heavily damaged, with major seam splits, tears, extensive writing, water damage, or severe ring wear. It may barely hold together or be incomplete.