Iggy And The Stooges - Raw Power [RSD Essential, 2 LP, Gold Vinyl]

The Stooges unleashed one of punk rock's foundational documents with their 1973 album. Raw Power lives up to its title with unhinged energy and proto-punk ferocity that influenced generations of rock bands to come. This Record Store Day Essential edition on gold colored vinyl spreads the album across two LPs and includes a 16-page booklet, offering both enhanced sound quality and deep context for one of rock's most explosive statements. Iggy Pop's primal vocals and the band's savage instrumentation created a blueprint for punk that remains unmatched in its raw intensity.

The album burns through its runtime with relentless aggression and barely controlled chaos. "Search and Destroy" opens with one of rock's most iconic guitar riffs, while "Gimme Danger" and "Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell" showcase the band's ability to channel fury into unforgettable songs. James Williamson's guitar work slashes through each track with distorted power, supported by the Asheton brothers' rhythm section that propels the music forward with unstoppable momentum. David Bowie's controversial mix adds a layer of grit that perfectly captures the band's unpolished edge, making the album sound dangerous even decades later.

This RSD Essential double LP pressing on gold vinyl enhances the album's sonic impact through improved spacing and presentation. Spreading the tracks across two records allows the aggressive guitar tones and dynamic shifts to hit with maximum force, while the gold vinyl adds visual appeal that befits the album's legendary status. The included 16-page booklet provides historical context and imagery that deepens appreciation for this landmark release.

• Format: Gold Colored Vinyl 2LP
• Standout tracks: "Search and Destroy," "Gimme Danger," "Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell"
• Pressing details: Record Store Day Essential, 2LP format, 16-page booklet, gold colored vinyl
• Genre/style: Proto-Punk, Punk Rock, Hard Rock, Garage Rock
• UPC: 196587633318

This RSD Essential edition delivers Raw Power with the sonic punch and collectible presentation that one of punk's most influential albums deserves.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A: (Remastered Original 1973 David Bowie Mix)

1. Search And Destroy
2. Gimme Danger
3. Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell (Originally Titled "Hard To Beat")
4. Penetration

Side B: (Remastered Original 1973 David Bowie Mix)

1. Raw Power
2. I Need Somebody
3. Shake Appeal
4. Death Trip

Side C: (Remastered 1997 Iggy Pop Mix)

1. Search And Destroy
2. Gimme Danger
3. Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell (Originally Titled "Hard To Beat")
4. Penetration

Side D: (Remastered 1997 Iggy Pop Mix)

1. Raw Power
2. I Need Somebody
3. Shake Appeal
4. Death Trip