Meat Loaf - Bat Out Of Hell Original Vinyl

Artist: Meat Loaf

Title: Bat Out Of Hell

Label: Epic Records

Catalogue Number: EPC 82419

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1977

Pressing Year: 1977 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Bat Out Of Hell is Meat Loaf's iconic debut album and one of the best-selling albums of all time. Written by Jim Steinman and produced by Todd Rundgren, the album combines theatrical rock, grandiose storytelling and powerful vocals to create one of the most ambitious and enduring releases in rock history. Its dramatic arrangements and larger-than-life performances have made it a timeless classic.

Featuring the legendary tracks Bat Out Of Hell, Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad, You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night) and For Crying Out Loud, this landmark album remains an essential addition to any classic rock vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1977 UK first pressing on Epic Records, catalogue number EPC 82419. Issued in the original picture sleeve complete with the printed lyric inner sleeve. Early UK pressings are highly regarded for their rich analogue sound quality and remain among the most desirable editions of this multi-million-selling album.

Track Listing
Side One
Bat Out Of Hell
You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night)
Heaven Can Wait
All Revved Up With No Place To Go
Side Two
Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad
Paradise By The Dashboard Light
For Crying Out Loud
Additional Information
Original 1977 UK First Pressing
Epic Records
Catalogue Number: EPC 82419
Original Picture Sleeve
Original Printed Lyric Inner Sleeve
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
Produced by Todd Rundgren
Songs written by Jim Steinman
Features Bat Out Of Hell, Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out Of Three Ain't Bad, You Took The Words Right Out Of My Mouth (Hot Summer Night) and For Crying Out Loud
One of the best-selling albums of all time, with worldwide sales exceeding 40 million copies
Original UK pressings remain highly sought after for their superb sound quality and collectability
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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