Rod Stewart / Anthology
Japan ONLY 2LP


Mercury FD – 9267 ~ 8

Appendices: "Original OBI” & “G/F Cover"
( INSERT is NOT originally issued )

Description: This is scarce Japan ONLY double album ( released in 1973 ) of Rod Stewart, coming with a rare original obi. This double album includes 18 tracks ( See the track-list below ). Gate-fold cover is with “Japanese liner notes” and “English lyrics” inside, while an insert was not originally issued for this album. It’s hard to find this double album even in our country nowadays. Scarce item from Japan to serious collector.

Side A: Street fighting man, Handbags & gladrags, Blind player, And old raincoat won’t ever let you down, Cindy’s lament

Side B: Maggie May, ( I know ) I’m losing you, Reason to believe, Every picture tells a story

Side C: Gasoline alley, It’s all over now, Country comforts, Cut across Shorty

Side D: True blue, Angel, Twistin’ the night away, I’d rather go blind, Oh! No not my baby


Condition: G+/NM/EX ( Cover / Disc 1/2 )


COVER: Cover is partly worn on the corners, right-edge & lightly other outer-edges. Inside gate-fold, both of side-rims are stained with light brown spots ( See photo ). Front and back surfaces are clean. Otherwise it has no tear, ring-wear, strip, dent & writing...OK.

DISC 1: Disc 1 is nearly TOP in condition, keeping glossy. There are a few spindle-marks on each label. Otherwise it has none of any scuff, scratch & hairline, which can be rated as "NM". No flaw on the groove…very clean disc, we guarantee you.

DISC 2: Disc 2 is excellent in condition, keeping glossy. A slight scratch is on Side A-3~4 ( inaudible ). There are a few spindle-marks on each label. Otherwise it has none of any scuff & hairline, which is to be rated as "EX". No flaw on the groove of Side B.

OBI: VG, being stained with minor brown spots on the surface of back side, while being clean in the front.

INSERT: NOT originally issued.