GOLD PROMO stamp on back. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover looks great, a few creases near edges; moderate scuffing and some surface abrasion (front/back); a few small surface impressions on back. Surface impression from Promo Stamp seen on top left of front cover. Inner-sleeve is original (album info). Spine is mostly readable with wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Rock in a Hard Place, by American hard rock band Aerosmith, was certified gold and is the only Aerosmith album not to feature lead guitarist Joe Perry, following his departure from the band in 1979. Rhythm guitarist Brad Whitford also left during the recording in 1981. The band spent $1.5 million on the recording of this album, which saw them reunited with producer Jack Douglas. The album reached No. 32 on the Billboard 200 album chart. Only one single charted, Lightning Strikes, which peaked at No. 21 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock chart. To support the album, Aerosmith toured clubs and theaters. At a homecoming arena show in Worcester, Massachusetts, Tyler got high backstage before the show. Tyler was so intoxicated that he collapsed on stage and could not get up.