LYNYRD SKYNYRD - Second Helping (1974)
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Description
A premier, collector-grade US first pressing of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s sophomore masterpiece, Second Helping. This elite copy features the highly sought-after, authentic first-run MCA-438-W-1 and MCA-439-W-1 matrix stampers in the runout wax, ensuring the ultimate analog listening experience.
Released in April 1974 and produced by the legendary Al Kooper (who discovered the band), Second Helping cemented Lynyrd Skynyrd as icons of American rock music. Following their strong debut, this sophomore record refined their signature "three-guitar army" attack—driven by the blistering interplay of Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Ed King—underpinned by Ronnie Van Zant's deeply honest, working-class songwriting.
The album opens with "Sweet Home Alabama," a track that quickly became a global anthem and an indelible piece of music history. Beyond its massive hit singles, the album is a masterpiece of sonic depth, featuring the heartbreaking narrative of "The Ballad of Curtis Loew," the cautionary grit of "The Needle and the Spoon," and their timeless, high-octane cover of J.J. Cale's "Call Me the Breeze." Second Helping didn't just escape the "sophomore slump"—it defined the entire Southern rock genre.
Item Specifics • Artist: Lynyrd Skynyrd • Title: Second Helping • Label: MCA Records • Catalog Number: MCA-413 • Matrix / Runout (Side 1): MCA-438-W-1 • Matrix / Runout (Side 2): MCA-439-W-1 • Format: Vinyl, LP, Album • Country/Pressing: US (Original First Pressing / MCA Pressing Plant, Pinckneyville) • Release Year: 1974 • Genre: Rock • Style: Southern Rock / Blues Rock / Hard Rock
Condition Grading:
Vinyl Condition: Near Mint (NM). The labels are clean with no writing or spindle marks. The vinyl retains its brilliant original factory luster.
Jacket Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+). Solid, thick cardboard sleeve, structurally sound with crisp edges, minor shelf wear at the corners, no seam splits, no cut-out holes. Original inner sleeve included. There is some staining on the rear of the jacket.
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