Details

• Limited Edition 50th Anniversary Vinyl
• B.T.R.C. Spotlight January Record of the Month 2025
• Release Date:12/13/2024

Limited vinyl LP housed in gatefold jacket. Includes 12 page booklet. 50th Anniversary edition mixed and remastered from the original master tapes. British band Badfinger is proud to unveil the forthcoming release of their long-lost album Head First exactly 50 years after it's original recording. This historic release features Peter Ham's final studio recordings and marks a significant milestone in the band's legacy, bringing forth an album that has been shrouded in mystery for decades. The official release of Head First is not just an addition to Badfinger's discography; it represents a rediscovery of a pivotal moment in rock history. The album features tracks that showcase the band's raw energy and emotive songwriting, resonating with both long-time fans and a new generation of listeners. The newly mastered sound highlights the band's musicianship in an unprecedented way, revitalizing their enduring legacy. Bob Jackson, the sole surviving member of the lineup, expressed his excitement: "On behalf of my bandmates - Pete, Tommy, and Mike - I am thrilled to say, 'We did it, guys!' This marks the culmination of a 50-year journey and it's an honor to complete the vision we had all those years ago. The last piece of the puzzle is finally in place."

Tracks:

1 Lay Me Down
2 Hey Mr. Manager
3 Turn Around
4 Back Again
5 Rock 'N' Roll Contract
6 Keep Believing
7 Moonshine
8 Rockin' Machine
9 Passed Fast
10 Savile Row (2024)