{"product_id":"grand-funk-railroad-mark-don-and-mel-1969-71-vinyl-lp-compilation-club-edition-081626","title":"Grand Funk Railroad - Mark, Don \u0026 Mel 1969-71 - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Club Edition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capitol Records, Columbia House, Columbia House\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e SABB-511042\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePressing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1972\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecord condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket condition:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMark, Don \u0026amp; Mel 1969 - 71 collects a potent slice of Grand Funk Railroad's early years, spotlighting their raw, muscular rock sound that fueled their rise in the American rock scene. Tracks like \"Footstompin' Music\" and \"Closer To Home\" showcase their signature blend of driving riffs and anthemic energy, capturing the spirit of a band that channeled working-class grit into stadium-ready anthems. This compilation hints at connections with contemporaries like The Guess Who and The Allman Brothers Band, making it a strong reference point for fans of late 60s and early 70s rock groups known for their powerful live performances and blues-inflected rock. This 1972 vinyl pressing offers a solid listen with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e record grade, meaning you can expect some light surface marks or paper scuffs that shouldn’t interfere with play. The club edition format brings a straightforward presentation, perfect for collectors who appreciate a clean, no-fuss release. While not the flashiest package on the shelf, it’s a reliable way to explore Grand Funk’s formative period, and with songs like \"Feelin' Alright\" and \"T.N.U.C.\" included, it’s proof that sometimes, the best thing to do is simply get ready and let the music do the stomping. Mark, Don \u0026amp; Mel 1969 - 71 - Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Club Edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrand Funk Railroad - Mark, Don \u0026amp; Mel 1969 - 71 - Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Club Edition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime Machine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInto The Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeartbreaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeelin' Alright\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFootstompin' Music\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParanoid\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoneliness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide C\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre You Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMean Mistreater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT.N.U.C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide D\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInside Looking Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloser To Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection data-samples=\"true\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/RCDUtNQpAmE\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG+ \/ VG \/ 1972","offer_id":53993206186300,"sku":"DEN00000082","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/MS5qcGVn_f9f7dbee-849f-4fbe-ad20-01c84dc69177.jpg?v=1786912204","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/grand-funk-railroad-mark-don-and-mel-1969-71-vinyl-lp-compilation-club-edition-081626","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}