Emerson Lake & Palmer LP 1977 Atlantic Specialty George Piros AT/GP Cut NM/VG+

70s PROG-ROCK LANDMARK: Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Emerson, Lake & Palmer (1977 US Atlantic Reissue — George Piros "AT/GP" Master / Specialty Hybrid Pressing)

Experience the groundbreaking debut that redefined progressive rock with this high-fidelity 1977 US reissue of Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s self-titled classic (Atlantic – SD 19120).

Seamlessly merging classical complexity with driving rock power, this 1970 masterpiece showcases Keith Emerson’s revolutionary Moog synthesizer textures, Carl Palmer’s dynamic percussion work, and Greg Lake’s pristine vocals on the iconic acoustic ballad "Lucky Man" and the tour-de-force instrumental "Tank".

Pressed at the Specialty Records Corporation in Olyphant, Pennsylvania (verified by the machine-stamped [SRC logo] on Side A), this copy represents a historic cross-plant manufacturing hybrid. The true crown jewel of this pressing is found on Side B, which features the hand-etched AT/GP signature of legendary Atlantic mastering chief George Piros. Known for cutting lacquers "hot" with uncompressed dynamic headroom, deep bass extension, and expansive instrument separation, Piros’s mastering turns this vintage release into the ultimate audiophile "player copy".

The Technical & Pressing Profile

• Artist: Emerson, Lake & Palmer

• Title: Emerson, Lake & Palmer (Self-Titled)

• Label & Catalog Number: Atlantic – SD 19120 (1977 US Reissue)

• Format: 12" Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, 33 ⅓ RPM

• Country of Origin: United States

• Genre / Style: Rock, Prog Rock, Art Rock, Psychedelic Rock

• Label Variation: Classic Atlantic Green/Red/Orange labels with "75 Rockefeller Plaza" rim text

• Pressing Plant: Specialty Records Corporation (SRC), Olyphant, Pennsylvania (Machine-stamped [SRC logo] on Side A)

• Mastering Engineer (Side B): George Piros (Hand-etched AT/GP)

• Plating & Plant Lineage: Side B metal mother grown from Columbia Santa Maria parts (ƧM), plated at Philips Recording Company (PR), and pressed at Specialty (SP)

• Matrix / Runout (Side A): st-ctn-702073-G - E.F. 1-3 [SRC logo]

• Matrix / Runout (Side B): ST-CTN-702074F 0-2ƧM1-1AT/GP PR SP

Condition & Grading

Graded conservatively using standard Goldmine parameters:

• Record Condition: Near Mint (NM / M-)

  The vinyl displays radiant factory gloss and plays with virtually silent backgrounds. George Piros’s hot Side B lacquer cut delivers thunderous low-end punch during Palmer’s drum solo on "Tank" and razor-sharp clarity across the sweeping Moog finale of "Lucky Man" with zero inner-groove distortion.

• Sleeve Condition: Very Good Plus / Excellent (VG+ / E)

  The single-pocket jacket is clean, rigid, and well-preserved with bright cover art, solid seams, a clear spine, and only light, honest shelf/edge wear appropriate for its vintage.

Why This 12" Single Belongs in Your Collection

George Piros cuts on Atlantic vinyl are universally sought after by audiophiles for their massive dynamic range and open soundstage. By pairing Specialty’s quiet, premium vinyl compound with Piros's direct-from-tape mastering on Side B, this release brings out the delicate acoustic harmonics and soaring analog synthesizers without muddy low-end buildup. In Near Mint playing condition with fascinating cross-plant matrix lineage, this is the definitive high-fidelity player's copy for any serious progressive rock collection.

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Add this premier George Piros-mastered 1977 pressing of Emerson, Lake & Palmer to your turntable rotation today!