Vintage 1976 The Doobie Brothers Best of the Doobies Vinyl LP Warner Bros BS 2978 Classic Rock Record
$10.00
Best of the Doobies by The Doobie Brothers is a classic piece of 1970s rock and an album that was clearly meant to be played. Released by Warner Bros. Records in 1976, Best of the Doobies was the band's first greatest-hits collection, bringing together songs from both the Tom Johnston and Michael McDonald eras of the group. Produced by Ted Templeman, the album became one of the band's biggest successes, eventually earning Diamond certification in the United States.
This vintage copy is the Warner Bros. Records BS 2978 U.S. stereo LP with the familiar Burbank/palm-tree labels. It also retains its original Warner Bros. paper inner sleeve. The album includes some of the band's best-known recordings, including China Grove, Long Train Runnin', Takin' It to the Streets, Listen to the Music, Black Water, Rockin' Down the Highway, Jesus Is Just Alright and It Keeps You Runnin'.
**Sold as-is, not play-tested**
Note for buyers: This is a vintage stereo LP set. It has been visually inspected but not play-tested. Vinyl from this era may contain light surface noise, pops, or ticks during quieter passages, even when visually clean. This set is sold as-is and priced accordingly. Please review all photos and details before purchasing.
Album Details
Artist: The Doobie Brothers
Album: Best of the Doobies
Label: Warner Bros. Records
Catalog Number: BS 2978
Released: 1976
Format: 12-inch Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Country: United States
Producer: Ted Templeman
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Side 1: BS-1-2978 / WW-1 #11
Side 2: BS-2-2978 / WW-1 #6
Condition
This is a vintage record that has been well loved and played, and its condition reflects its age and use.
Vinyl: The record retains a nice gloss and shows surface scratches consistent with normal use and age. There are no deep scratches or gouges noted. The record has been visually inspected but has not been play tested.
Cover: The album cover shows rubbing and edge wear. There is a small split along the back seam.
Inner Sleeve: The original Warner Bros. paper inner sleeve is included. It has seam splits along the top, back and bottom from use and age.
This is not a pristine collector copy. It is an affordable original vintage album for someone who would simply like to own and enjoy the music of The Doobie Brothers on vinyl.
History
Released on October 29, 1976, Best of the Doobies arrived after the band had already produced a remarkable run of successful albums and singles. The compilation spans recordings from 1972 through 1976 and captures the transition from the guitar-driven sound associated with Tom Johnston to the Michael McDonald era.The album reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200 and went on to sell more than 10 million copies in the United States, earning Diamond certification.
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