Badfinger - Ass Vinyl

Artist: Badfinger

Title: Ass

Label: Apple Records

Catalogue Number: SW-3411

Country: United States

Original Release Year: 1973

Pressing Year: 1973 US First Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Ass is the fifth studio album by Badfinger and the band's final release on Apple Records. Originally issued in 1973, the album marked the end of Badfinger's association with the label and features a harder-edged sound than its predecessors while retaining the group's trademark melodic songwriting. Highlights include Apple Of My Eye, Blind Owl, Get Away, When I Say and the epic closing track Timeless. Although commercially overlooked on release, the album has since become a cult favourite among fans of power pop and classic rock.

Pressing Notes

Original 1973 US first pressing on Apple Records, catalogue number SW-3411. This copy features the SW-1-3411 F2 / SW-2-3411 F2 matrix combination, identifying it as an early Capitol Records pressing from the album's original production run.

Released shortly before Badfinger's move to Warner Bros., Ass was the last original non-Beatles album issued by Apple Records. Early US pressings are prized for their warm analogue sound and original Apple packaging, making them increasingly desirable among Badfinger and Apple collectors.

Track Listing

Side One

Apple Of My Eye
Get Away
Icicles
The Winner
Blind Owl

Side Two

Constitution
When I Say
Cowboy
I Can Love You
Timeless
Matrix / Runout

Side One: SW-1-3411 F2

Side Two: SW-2-3411 F2

Additional Information
Original US first pressing
Apple Records
Catalogue number SW-3411
Early F2 / F2 Capitol matrices
33⅓ RPM LP
Original Apple label
Features Apple Of My Eye
Includes Blind Owl, Get Away, When I Say and Timeless
Final Badfinger album released on Apple Records
Highly collectible original pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide

Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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