Why This Record MattersEaster is one of Patti Smith's most celebrated albums and features her breakthrough hit "Because The Night," co-written with Bruce Springsteen. The album successfully blends punk energy, poetic lyricism, and emerging new wave influences, making it a landmark release of the era. Collector Note1978 US pressing on Arista Records, catalog number AB 4171. As the album that brought Patti Smith wider commercial recognition, original-era copies remain popular with punk, new wave, and rock collectors. AvailabilitySingle copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone. Condition & DetailsMedia: VG+ with clean surfaces and light signs of handlingSleeve: VG+ with light shelf and edge wearIncludes: Original inner sleeve Technical DetailsFormat: Vinyl, LP, AlbumLabel: Arista – AB4171, Arista – AB 4171Country: USReleased: 1978Genre: RockStyle: New Wave, Punk Matrix / RunoutNot specified TracklistSide AA1 Till Victory 2:45A2 Space Monkey 4:04A3 Because The Night 3:32A4 Ghost Dance 4:40A5a Babelogue 1:25A5b Rock N Roll Nigger 3:13 Side BB1 Privilege (Set Me Free) 3:27B2 We Three 4:19B3a 25th Floor 4:01B3b High On Rebellion 2:20B4 Easter 5:58 Shipping & HandlingUltrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.Packed securely for safe delivery. About Maple City MusicMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.
