Bob Dylan – Planet Waves – LP

• Format: LP
• Label: Asylum Records, Elektra/Asylum/Nonesuch Records, Asylum Records, Asylum Records, Ram’s Horn Music, The Village Recorder, Kendun Recorders, Specialty Records Corporation
• Catalog number: 7E-1003
• Country: US

Copy notes: Vinyl looks unplayed. Jacket is in shrink with clear BOB DYLAN (in purple) sticker.

Planet Waves finds Bob Dylan teaming up with members of The Band to deliver a set of songs that feel both intimate and immediate. The album’s acoustic ensemble arrangements invite focused listening, revealing layers in tracks like “Forever Young” and “You Angel You” that carry a warmth and sincerity distinct from Dylan’s more sprawling works. Robbie Robertson and Richard Manuel add subtle textures, while Dylan’s harmonica work punctuates the mood with familiar flair. Engineered by Rob Fraboni with assistance from Nat Jeffrey, the sound holds a natural clarity that suits the album’s reflective tone. This 1974 vinyl pressing offers a close-to-new listening experience, with exceptionally clean grooves that make it a solid choice for anyone looking to enjoy Planet Waves as it was first heard. The near-mint condition ensures minimal surface noise, letting the nuances of Dylan’s voice and the band’s interplay come through without distraction. If you appreciate a record that invites you to listen carefully rather than crowd the room, this pressing of Planet Waves fits the bill—and it’s proof that even a planet can spin just right on a well-pressed vinyl.