Eagles Live, Eagles-2LP

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$160.00
Artist - Eagles
Format - Double Album
Genre - Classic Rock, Rock, and Pop Rock
Year - 1980
Country - Australia
Grading (record) - Near Mint
Grading (sleeve) - Very Good Plus

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Description

Comes with a full size Poster.

Incredible condition for 46 Years old.

Eagles – Eagles Live

Artist: Eagles

Title: Eagles Live

Album Type: Debut Live Album (Double LP)

Original Release Date: November 7, 1980

Label: Asylum Records

Genre: Classic Rock / Pop Rock

Background & Production Eagles Live was released as a contractual fulfillment for Elektra/Asylum Records while the band was in the middle of a high-profile breakup. The album was famously assembled and mixed remotely because the band members were no longer on speaking terms; Glenn Frey was in Los Angeles while the rest of the group was in Miami. Due to this friction, the production process was described as a "Herculean feat," with fixes to instrumentals and harmonies sent back and forth between coasts via Federal Express.

Musical Composition & Style The album features 15 recordings from the peak of the band's career, spanning tours between 1976 and 1980.

  • Two Eras Captured: Five tracks were recorded in October 1976 at The Forum in Inglewood, featuring bassist Randy Meisner. The remaining ten tracks were recorded in July 1980 at the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium and Long Beach Arena, featuring his replacement, Timothy B. Schmit.

  • The Standout Hits: The setlist includes definitive live versions of "Hotel California," "Desperado," and "Take It Easy".

  • Individual Spotlights: The album highlights diverse vocal talents, from Meisner’s soaring high notes on "Take It To The Limit" to Joe Walsh’s high-energy solo contributions like "Life's Been Good" and "All Night Long".

  • Vocal Precision: Despite the band's internal discord, the album is noted for its "note-perfect" harmonies and polished sound, which some critics at the time attributed to heavy studio overdubbing.

Legacy & Collector Notes Despite the acrimonious circumstances of its creation, Eagles Live was a major commercial success, peaking at #6 on the Billboard 200 and eventually reaching seven-times-platinum status. For vinyl collectors, original 1980 Asylum Records pressings are highly sought after. These vintage versions often feature:

  • A semi-sheen gatefold sleeve.

  • Two custom inner sleeves and a large folded six-pane color poster.

  • An engineering note in the gatefold stating that the close-out grooves on Side Four are not effective/defective.

  • Keywords: Eagles, Eagles Live, 1980 Vinyl, Asylum Records, Hotel California Live, Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Classic Rock, Double LP.

    • Collection Ideas: Classic Rock Live Essentials, 80s Rock Landmarks, The Asylum Records Vault, Platinum Selling Live Albums.

    • Related Artists: Linda Ronstadt, Jackson Browne, Joe Walsh (Solo), Don Henley (Solo), Poco.
Click for Grading Scale

MINT - sealed

NM - likely never played - almost perfect

VG+ - light scuffs, light scratches wont effect play

VG -  signs of wear, light scratches you can feel

GOOD -  surface noise, visible groove wear

POOR / FAIR- some damage, causing issues like skipping & distorted audio

OIS - original inner sleeve
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