The Alan Parsons Project - I Robot (Vinyl LP | IT Original | 1977)

The Alan Parsons Project – I Robot from 1977 is a concept album inspired by Isaac Asimov's science fiction classic. Andrew Powell's orchestral arrangements, synthesizers and Alan Parsons' studio perfection come together in tracks like “I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You”, “Don't Let It Show” and “The Voice” – a milestone of symphonic rock.

On offer is the original Italian pressing from 1977 on Arista (3C 064-99168) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Arista – 3C 064-99168
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: IT Original
• Country: Italy
• Released: 1977
• Genre: Rock, Symphonic Rock, Progressive Rock, Pop Rock – more in Symphonic Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. I Robot (6:06)
2. I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You (3:19)
3. Some Other Time (4:05)
4. Breakdown (3:50)
5. Don't Let It Show (4:21)

Side B

1. The Voice (5:21)
2. Nucleus (3:35)
3. Day After Day (The Show Must Go On) (3:43)
4. Total Eclipse (3:05)
5. Genesis Ch.1. V.32 (3:37)

Personnel

Eric Woolfson (Executive-Producer, Keyboards, Vocals), Andrew Powell (Orchestra Arrangements, Conductor), Ian Bairnson (Guitars), David Paton (Bass), Stuart Tosh (Drums, Percussion), Hipgnosis (Design, Photography).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original Italian pressing from 1977 on Arista in a gatefold sleeve.

What is the album about?
The concept revolves around machines and artificial intelligence, inspired by Isaac Asimov's “I, Robot”.

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 Symphonic Rock collection.