Vinylsessions Present Boston by Boston!

The Vinylsessions team present the classic self-titled debut studio album by American rock band Boston we have an original as released on August 25, 1976, by Epic Records It was produced by band guitarist Tom Scholz and John Boylan. A multi-instrumentalist and engineer who had been involved in the Boston music scene since the late 1960s, Scholz started to write and record demos in his apartment basement with singer Brad Delp but received numerous rejections from major record labels. The demo tape fell into the hands of CBS-owned Epic, which signed the band in 1975. The album is characterized for its unique blend of electronic effects, the Hammond Organ, heavy guitar riffs, and early rock & roll to create what Scholz referred to as the "Boston sound".

The album quickly broke sales records, becoming the best-selling debut LP in the US at the time, and winning the RIAA Century Award for the best-selling debut album. The album's singles, "More than a Feeling", "Peace of Mind" and "Foreplay/Long Time", were major hits,. The album is often regarded as a staple of 1970s rock and has been included on many lists of essential albums. It has sold at least 17 million copies in the United States alone and at least 20 million worldwide, making it one of the best selling debut albums of all time.

The fun starts at 7.30 with an introduction from Colin and artist profile from Graham, we spin the album on an amazing age related 1976 Hi-Fi system, mighty Sony STR7065A receiver, Sony PS4750 Turntable, driving RAM 200 Monitor Loudspeakers.

With Mike’s video/slide show, we have our usual raffle and some real bonus tracks – quite a couple of classics! All on vinyl!

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