Bob Dylan & The Band The Basement Tapes 2 LP Columbia 1975 Gatefold Stereo

Bob Dylan & The Band
The Basement Tapes
2 LP - Columbia C2 33682
1975

The Basement Tapes is a landmark 1975 release compiling 1967 home recordings by Bob Dylan and The Band in West Saugerties, New York. These sessions captured a significant stylistic shift for Dylan, moving toward roots-based rock and folk influences that would define the Americana genre. This double-LP set represents the first official release of material that had circulated as legendary bootlegs for years, offering a raw and influential glimpse into the collaboration between these iconic artists.

• Columbia Records "walking eye" label with catalog number C2 33682 readable on label
• Gatefold jacket featuring iconic cover photography by Reid Miles
• 2-LP set including 24 tracks from the 1967 sessions
• Stereo pressing as indicated on center labels

Condition: Vinyl surfaces show moderate wear with visible scuffs and light hairlines across all four sides. This item has not been tested and is sold with no guarantees. The gatefold cover shows significant shelf wear, including prominent ring wear on the front and back, softened corners, and edge wear along the top and bottom. The spine is intact but shows rubbing and wear to the text. Labels are clean and intact with no writing or sticker residue. Original inner sleeves are replaced with generic white paper sleeves.