VERY RARE ALBUM FROM THE POWER POP BAND - BIG STAR Big Star was an American rock band formed in Memphis, Tennessee in 1971 by Alex Chilton (vocals, guitar), Chris Bell (vocals, guitar), Jody Stephens (drums), and Andy Hummel (bass). They have been described as the "quintessential American power pop band", and "one of the most mythic and influential cult acts in all of rock & roll". In its first era, the band's musical style drew influence from 1960s acts such as the Beatles and the Byrds, pioneering a style that foreshadowed the alternative rock of the 1980s and 1990s. Before they broke up, Big Star created a "seminal body of work that never stopped inspiring succeeding generations" according to Rolling Stone. Three of Big Star's studio albums are included in Rolling Stone's lists of the "500 Greatest Albums of All Time". (1)Artist: Big Star Album: 3rd Label: PVC Records – PVC 7903 Country: US Released: 1978 (First Official Release) Genre: (Power) Pop Conditions : Sleeve: EX / Vinyl: EX First official release in 1978. Cover and inner sleeve refer to the album "3rd". Spine and label refer to the album as "Third". Liner text begins on back of jacket and ends on the inner sleeve. Printed on the other side of the inner sleeve: the poem “The Flood” by J.F.K Knifebender (C (Circled) 1978 J. F. K. Knifebender). Original has the black and white photo cover as opposed to the later reissue with black and blue cover. Includes original inner sleeve with info. Recorded at ARDENT STUDIOS, Memphis, Tennessee On back cover: Printed in USA. On label: Made in U.S.A. • Bass – Tommy Cathey, Tommy McClure, William Murphy • Drums – Jody Stephens, Richard Rosebrough, Tarp Tarrant • Engineer – Alex Chilton, Jim Dickinson, John Fry, Richard Rosebrough • Guitar – Alex Chilton, Jim Dickinson, Lee Baker, Steve Cropper • Keyboards – Alex Chilton, Jim Dickinson • Producer – Jim Dickinson • Reeds – Carl Marsh • Synthesizer – Carl Marsh • Woodwind – Carl Marsh • Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched exc. 'STERLING'): PVC-7903-A STERLING HUB • Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): PVC 7903-B HUB The photos form part of the description Shipping PostNL or DHL, Registered