The Allman Brothers Band
Brothers and Sisters
Vinyl LP - Capricorn CP 0111
First Pressing (1973)
with Ramblin' Man and Jessica

Condition: Very Good Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout, with occasional light background noise but no skips. Original gatefold cover is fully intact with great color, no splits, creases or writing. 

Brothers and Sisters is the fourth studio album by The Allman Brothers Band, released in August 1973. Brothers and Sisters was largely recorded over a period of three months at Capricorn Sound Studios in Macon, Georgia. Lead guitarist Dickey Betts assumed the role of band leader, and many of his compositions reflected a more country-inspired sound. Session guitarists Les Dudek and Tommy Talton sat in on several songs. The album was being produced at the same time as vocalist/organist Gregg Allman's solo debut, Laid Back, and features many of the same musicians and engineers. The front album cover features a photograph of Vaylor Trucks, the son of drummer Butch Trucks and his wife Linda. The back cover features a photograph of Brittany Oakley, the daughter of Berry Oakley and his wife, Linda.

The album represented the Allmans' commercial peak: it has sold over seven million copies worldwide, landing it at the time atop of the Top 200 Pop Albums for five weeks. "Ramblin' Man" became the band's first and only hit single, peaking at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1973. 

Janis Schacht of Circus was very positive, writing, "Never, even in the face of adversity, do the Allman Brothers quit making strong, hard-driving rock/blues albums. ... This is another in the continuing line of quality products from The Allman Brothers Band." 

Subsequent reviews have remained positive. Bruce Eder of Allmusic called Brothers and Sisters "not quite a classic album, especially in the wake of the four that had appeared previously, but it served as a template for some killer stage performances, and it proved that the band could survive the deaths of two key members." Andrew Mueller of Uncut deemed it their "indisputable commercial peak and arguable creative apogee."

Tracklist

Side one
1. "Wasted Words" Gregg Allman
2. "Ramblin' Man" Dickey Betts
3. "Come and Go Blues" Gregg Allman
4. "Jelly Jelly"

Side two
1. "Southbound" Dickey Betts
2. "Jessica" Dickey Betts
3. "Pony Boy" Dickey Betts

The Allman Brothers Band
Gregg Allman – vocals, Hammond organ, rhythm guitar on "Wasted Words", backing vocals on "Ramblin' Man"
Dickey Betts – lead guitar, vocals on "Ramblin' Man", "Pony Boy", slide guitar on "Wasted Words", dobro on "Pony Boy"
Berry Oakley – bass guitar on "Wasted Words" and "Ramblin' Man"
Jai Johanny Johanson – drums, congas on "Ramblin' Man" and "Jessica"
Butch Trucks – drums, percussion, timpani on "Jessica", congas on "Come and Go Blues" and "Jelly Jelly"
Chuck Leavell – piano, backing vocals on "Ramblin' Man", Fender Rhodes on "Jessica" and "Come and Go Blues"
Lamar Williams – bass guitar

Additional musicians
Les Dudek – co-lead guitar on "Ramblin' Man", acoustic guitar on "Jessica"
Tommy Talton - acoustic guitar on "Pony Boy"
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.


MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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