Styx – The Grand Illusion (LP, 1977, A&M Records SP-4637)

Why This Record Matters
The Grand Illusion is a breakthrough album for Styx, featuring classics like “Come Sail Away” and “Fooling Yourself.” It remains a staple of classic rock collections with broad, steady demand.

Collector Note
US A&M pressing. The matrix indicates a standard production run rather than a highly sought-after early variant. This is a very common title where condition and completeness matter more than pressing specifics.

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

Condition & Details
Vinyl: Very Good Plus. Clean with light wear; strong playback expected.
Sleeve: Very Good Plus. Light handling wear; solid presentation.

Technical Details
Label: A&M Records – SP-4637
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: Rock
Style: Classic Rock, Prog Rock, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
A&M SP-5012-RC-2 A12 / A&M SP-5011 RC-1 ACH

Tracklist
A1 The Grand Illusion 4:36
A2 Fooling Yourself (The Angry Young Man) 5:29
A3 Superstars 3:59
A4 Come Sail Away 6:07
B1 Miss America 5:01
B2 Man In The Wilderness 5:49
B3 Castle Walls 6:00
B4 The Grand Finale 1:58

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II
Ships with protective inner and outer sleeves
Packed securely for safe delivery

About Maple City Music
Maple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality pressings. Every record is handled with care to ensure it arrives exactly as described.