Todd Rundgren Utopia 4 LP Vinyl Lot Back to the Bars, A Cappella, Oblivion Back to the Bars (2 LP) - Bearsville 2BRX 6986 (1978) Utopia Oblivion - Passport PB 6029 (1983) A Cappella - Warner Brothers 1-25128 (1985) VG+ First Pressings Hello Its Me, I Saw the Light, Couldn't I Just Tell You Condition: Overall, VG+ Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides and all play very well with good fidelity. Original covers have good color no splits or writing. A Cappella and Oblivion have near mint covers, still have shrink wrap. A Cappella includes original inner sleeve with lyrics. Back to the Bars is a gatefold cover with one original inner sleeve and one replacement. BttB is VG+/VG+, Oblivion is Near Mint, A Cappella is VG+/NM. Back to the Bars is a live album by Todd Rundgren, released as a double LP in 1978. The album was recorded during week-long stints in New York City (The Bottom Line), Los Angeles (The Roxy), and Cleveland (The Agora). The music featured the best of Rundgren's most commercial work spanning seven of the eight solo albums released in the 1970s up to, but not including, his most recent at the time. The bulk of the material came from Something/Anything?, A Wizard, a True Star, Todd, Initiation, and Faithful. The finale included past and present members of Rundgren's Utopia: Roger Powell, Kasim Sulton, Willie Wilcox, John Siegler, Ralph Schuckett and Moogy Klingman. Also joining in were the Hello People: Norman Smart, Greg Geddes, Bobby Sedita, and Larry Tasse. Special guest stars were Rick Derringer, Spencer Davis, Daryl Hall, John Oates, and Stevie Nicks. Tracklist A1 Real Man 4:34 A2 Love Of The Common Man 3:33 A3 The Verb "To Love" 7:42 A4 Love In Action 3:31 A5 A Dream Goes On Forever 2:22 B1 Sometimes I Don't Know What To Feel 4:13 B2 The Range War 2:39 B3 Black And White 4:41 B4 The Last Ride 4:50 B5 Cliche 3:48 B6 Don't You Ever Learn? 5:45 C1 Never Never Land 2:42 C2 Black Maria 5:31 C3 Zen Archer 5:16 Medley (10:47) C4a I'm So Proud C4b Ooh Baby Baby C4c La La Means I Love You C4d I Saw The Light D1 It Wouldn't Have Made Any Difference 4:42 D2 Eastern Intrigue 5:28 D3 Initiation 7:05 D4 Couldn't I Just Tell You 4:05 D5 Hello It's Me 4:26 Oblivion is an album by Utopia, released in 1984 by Passport Records. The album represents a turning point for the band, stepping away from the stripped-down sound of their 1982 self-titled album in favor of a fuller, more mainstream contemporary pop sound. This shift in sound is most noticeable due to an increased use of electronic drums and triggers by John "Willie" Wilcox. In addition, synthesizers and sequencers, common ingredients of Utopia's music dating back to their debut release, feature more heavily than usual across the album's runtime. Released by US-based independent label Passport Records in early 1984, the album generated moderate sales, peaking at #74 on the Billboard 200 in March 1984. Three songs were released as singles: "Crybaby", which peaked at #30 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart; "Love With a Thinker" (released only in the UK); and "Maybe I Could Change" (released only in Australia). Tracklist A1 Itch In My Brain 4:30 A2 Love With A Thinker 3:15 A3 Bring Me My Longbow 3:18 A4 If I Didn't Try 4:10 A5 Too Much Water 4:47 B1 Maybe I Could Change 4:08 B2 Crybaby 4:19 B3 Welcome To My Revolution 5:01 B4 Winston Smith Takes It On The Jaw 3:17 B5 I Will Wait 4:43 A Cappella is a 1985 album by Todd Rundgren. The album is one of Rundgren's most unusual in that every sound is the product of the artist's voice. Rundgren employed overdubbing techniques and an E-mu Emulator (an early sampler), electronically manipulating the sound of his voice to mimic conventional rock instruments, handclaps, and other sounds. A Cappella was finished in 1984 and slated for release on Bearsville Records later that year. But with Bearsville's slimming artist roster and lack of successful artists, founder Albert Grossman did not want to risk releasing an album that he felt was too experimental and would not sell, so A Cappella was shelved. Bearsville filed for bankruptcy in 1985 and all of its remaining master recordings were either released through Warner Bros. or shelved altogether. Rundgren's Bearsville contract was acquired by Warner Bros. executive Mo Ostin. A Cappella was Rundgren's first official album for Warner Bros. Tracklist A1 Blue Orpheus 5:02 A2 Johnee Jingo 3:51 A3 Pretending To Care 3:40 A4 Hodja 3:25 A5 Lost Horizon 4:57 B1 Something To Fall Back On 4:13 B2 Miracle In The Bazaar 4:12 B3 Lockjaw 4:01 B4 Honest Work 2:40 B5 Mighty Love 3:41 _____________________________________________ Shipping: Calculated domestic shipping via Media Mail or Priority Mail. Will ship internationally at FLAT RATES. Records mailed in a proper cardboard LP mailer. All records cleaned prior to shipment. Check out my other auctions, and save on shipping! I do offer multiple-bid shipping discounts -- please contact me before paying if you plan to purchase or bid on multiple auctions. Payment: Paypal is preferred method of payment. Return Policy: I do accept returns for up to 30 days. Please let me know if you have questions about this item or any others I have for sale before you bid or purchase. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me immediately and I will do whatever I can to resolve. 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