{"product_id":"stephen-stills-stephen-stills-2-lp-090326","title":"Stephen Stills - Stephen Stills 2 - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Atlantic, Atlantic Recording Corporation, Island Studios, Criteria Recording Studios, Wally Heider Recording Studio, Los Angeles, Columbia Record Club, Presswell\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e SD 7206\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopy notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e sticker on cover\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStephen Stills 2 offers an intimate glimpse into the artist’s thoughtful songwriting and intricate acoustic arrangements, supported by a compact ensemble that favors subtle textures over bombast. The involvement of conga players Rocki Dzidzornu and Gasper Lawal adds unexpected rhythmic warmth, while the engineering work of Bill Halverson ensures clarity and depth throughout. Stephen Stills himself takes the helm in production, guiding this focused listening experience with a steady hand, making the album a distinct chapter in his solo catalog rather than a straightforward rock record. It’s the kind of record that invites you to lean in, as if the music might spill secrets if you get close enough—a quality that stands apart from more sprawling productions of the era. This 1972 vinyl pressing presents the album on sturdy 12-inch format, suitable for those who appreciate a vintage run that’s neither pristine collector’s mint nor rough around the edges. Graded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e, the record carries minor surface marks and light scuffs that shouldn’t interfere with its overall playability, making it a practical choice for listeners who want to enjoy the music without obsessing over flawless vinyl. The clear, focused sound and thoughtful production make this pressing a solid companion for anyone drawn to acoustic ensembles with a bit of extra percussion spice—proof that even small groups can pack a quiet punch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-samples=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eListen \/ sample\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Stills - Stephen Stills 2\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/TgElC2pLo_0\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/0a8eh00YLK6LCNGhinsWeI\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG+ \/ VG+ \/ 1972","offer_id":54342432850236,"sku":"DEN00000389","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/NC5qcGVn_aa4f4a56-37fa-48fd-a307-e0abad2dc2a1.jpg?v=1788471790","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/stephen-stills-stephen-stills-2-lp-090326","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}