SparksIntroducing Sparks

Label:

CBS – CBS 82284

Format:

Vinyl , LP, Album

Country:

UK

Released:

Genre:

Rock

Style:

Pop Rock

Tracklist

A1 A Big Surprise 3:42
A2 Occupation 5:17
A3 Ladies 3:06
A4 I'm Not 3:26
A5 Forever Young 3:27
B1 Goofing Off 4:26
B2 Girls On The Brain 3:41
B3 Over The Summer 3:50
B4 Those Mysteries 5:03

Companies, etc.

  • Phonographic Copyright ℗Island Records Ltd.
  • Copyright ©CBS Inc.
  • Licensed FromIsland Records Ltd.
  • Published ByIsland Music Ltd.
  • Recorded AtLarrabee Sound Studios
  • Mastered AtAllen Zentz Mastering
  • Made ByShorewood Packaging Co. Ltd.

Credits

  • Backing VocalsTom Bahler
  • Backing Vocals, Arranged ByAl Capps
  • DesignTom Steele*
  • EngineerLenny Roberts
  • Engineer [Assistant]Randy Tomanaga*
  • MusicianThom Rotella
  • Photography ByBob Seidemann
  • ProducerTerry Powell
  • Producer, Written-By, Lead Vocals, Backing VocalsRussell Mael
  • Producer, Written-By, Musician, Arranged ByRon Mael

Notes

Shaped inner sleeve printed in full colour.
Shorepak by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd.
Month of release from Record Collector Magazine Nov 1994 p.99

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side A, etched): CBS S.82284 A1
  • Matrix / Runout (Runout side B, etched): CBS S.82284 B1
  • Other (US catno on labels): PC 34901

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Introducing Sparks (LP, Album) Columbia PC 34901 US 1977
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Introducing Sparks (LP, Album, Promo, Red Translucent) Columbia PC 34901 US 1977
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Introducing Sparks (LP, Album, Stereo) Columbia PC 34901 Canada 1977
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Introducing Sparks (LP, Album, Promo, Terre Haute Press) Columbia PC 34901 US 1977

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Reviews

  • XmasTim's avatar
    XmasTim
    A true Sparks classic and a rare chance to hear them with the "LA sound" of the 70's. The ironic 'introducing' title hints at the attempt to re-introduce them to American audiences, and the studio royalty behind the scenes pull out all the stops. Huge production, wild solos and a strong collection of witty pop classics from the Mael brothers. One of my faves.
    • DameFerlando's avatar
      DameFerlando
      Not the best, but certainly has some great tracks like "Ladies," "Forever Young," "I'm Not," "Those Mysteries," etc.

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