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

The Alan Parsons Project – I Robot is the second album by the project led by Alan Parsons and Eric Woolfson, released in 1977. Loosely based on Isaac Asimov's robot stories, the concept album blends symphonic rock with pop and grand orchestral arrangements by Andrew Powell. Highlights include “I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You”, “Breakdown”, “Don't Let It Show” and “Genesis Ch.1, V.32”.

On offer is the 1977 UK original pressing on Arista (SPARTY 1012) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Arista – SPARTY 1012
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Released: 1977
• Genre: 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

Andrew Powell (Arranged By, Conductor), David Paton (Bass, Guitar), Stuart Tosh (Drums, Percussion).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1977 UK original pressing on Arista (SPARTY 1012).

Which well-known songs are on it?
Above all “I Wouldn't Want To Be Like You”, “Breakdown”, “Don't Let It Show” and the instrumental “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.

• 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.