After scoring with 1972’s “Speak to the Sky” single, Rick Springfield seemed to be on a fast track to stardom by 1974. He assembled his first solo band and hit the road in pursuit of his dreams. “It was a hedonistic couple of months of rock and roll and partying and no parents,” remembers Springfield. “Songs came out of all that fire and sexual angst of being 25 and being on your own.”
But when Rick delivered his completed Springfield album to Columbia Records, the label balked. Its hard rock sound and suggestive lyrics flew in the face of the pink and perky bubblegum sound they expected. In early ’75, the Springfield album was officially shelved.
For almost 50 years, Springfield has sat in the vaults… until now. Due out May 12 via Iconoclassic Records, the album has been remastered from the original tapes and expanded with unheard live performances of its material.
Springfield Expanded Edition Remastered CD with Bonus Tracks:
Rare single sides for the first time on CD worldwide
Unheard bonus live versions of 8 of the album tracks, introduced by the legendary Wolfman Jack
16 of 21 tracks previously unissued
20-page full-color booklet includes unseen photos and memorabilia
New liner notes commentary from Rick Springfield plus the contributing musicians and his then-manager and full track-by-track discussion
Digitally remastered from the original master tapes by Vic Anesini
Release Date: May 12, 2023
Unheard bonus live versions of 8 of the album tracks, introduced by the legendary Wolfman Jack
16 of 21 tracks previously unissued
20-page full-color booklet includes unseen photos and memorabilia
New liner notes commentary from Rick Springfield plus the contributing musicians and his then-manager and full track-by-track discussion
Digitally remastered from the original master tapes by Vic Anesini
Release Date: May 12, 2023
TRACK LISTING:
Original Springfield Album
1. Trash *
2. Call The Fire Brigade *
3. Eleanor Rigby
4. Child Within
5. Beethoven Street *
6. Sukaya *
7. Sweet Teezer *
8. Pearly And Me *
9. American Girls
10. Elektra *
BONUS TRACKS
Bonus Single – First Time on CD
11. Streakin’ Across The U.S.A.
12. Music To Streak By
Live at Northwest Speedway, Post Falls, Idaho, 1974
13. Wolfman Jack Introduction *
14. Music To Streak By *
15. Trash *
16. Call The Fire Brigade *
17. Sukaya *
18. Eleanor Rigby *
19. American Girls *
20. Elektra *
21. Beethoven Street *
* Previously Unreleased
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