Patti Smith Group – Easter (LP, Album, 1978, Arista AB 4171)

Why This Record Matters
Easter is one of Patti Smith's most celebrated albums and features her breakthrough hit "Because The Night," co-written with Bruce Springsteen. The album successfully blends punk energy, poetic lyricism, and emerging new wave influences, making it a landmark release of the era.

Collector Note
1978 US pressing on Arista Records, catalog number AB 4171. As the album that brought Patti Smith wider commercial recognition, original-era copies remain popular with punk, new wave, and rock collectors.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with clean surfaces and light signs of handling
Sleeve: VG+ with light shelf and edge wear
Includes: Original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Arista – AB4171, Arista – AB 4171
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Rock
Style: New Wave, Punk

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Till Victory 2:45
A2 Space Monkey 4:04
A3 Because The Night 3:32
A4 Ghost Dance 4:40
A5a Babelogue 1:25
A5b Rock N Roll Nigger 3:13

Side B
B1 Privilege (Set Me Free) 3:27
B2 We Three 4:19
B3a 25th Floor 4:01
B3b High On Rebellion 2:20
B4 Easter 5:58

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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