Journey - In the Beginning 1975-1977 (Vinyl 2LP | EU Remastered | 1979)

Journey – In The Beginning 1975-1977 is a 1979 double-LP compilation of recordings from Journey's first three albums. Here the band still shows its progressive, jam-oriented side – long before the arena rock breakthrough. Featuring pieces like Of A Lifetime, Kohoutek, Spaceman and Nickel & Dime; the cover artwork is by Stanley Mouse.

On offer is the remastered 1979 European edition on CBS (88481) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS 88481
• Format: Vinyl 2LP, Compilation
• Pressing: EU Remastered
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Rock, Blues Rock, Prog Rock, Classic Rock – more in Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (bit of corner wear)

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Of A Lifetime (6:48)
2. Topaz (6:09)
3. Kohoutek (6:40)

Side B

1. On A Saturday Night (3:55)
2. It's All Too Much (4:01)
3. In My Lonely Feeling / Conversations (4:56)
4. Mystery Mountain (4:23)

Side C

1. Spaceman (4:00)
2. People (5:19)
3. Anyway (4:10)
4. You're On Your Own (5:52)

Side D

1. Look Into The Future (8:08)
2. Nickel & Dime (4:11)
3. I'm Gonna Leave You (6:56)

Personnel

Kevin Elson (Remastered By, Sequenced By), Stanley Mouse (Art Direction, Illustration).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
This is the 1979 European edition on CBS (88481), remastered by Kevin Elson, as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Which era of the band does it cover?
The early years 1975 to 1977 – more progressive and jam-oriented than the band's later hits.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Rock collection.