Wings-Venus and Mars (1975)


 

Artist: Wings

Title: Venus and Mars

Label: Capitol

Format: LP

Cat #: SMAS-11419

Year of Release: 1975

Country and Year of Edition Issue:  US 1975 gatefold with poster Jacksonville pressing

Listed Condition: VG+/VG includes original inner sleeve, poster, spine wear and ring wear

Sell Date: 6/8/21

Sell Price: $6.99

Discogs Last Sold: 5/4/21/ $12.99

Low: $2.00

Median: $5.50

Average: $6.30

High: $15.88

Current low price: $1.99, $3.00 G+/G+, $4.00 VG/VG has all jackets and inserts

Current Number on Sale at Discogs: 87

Have/Want: 4010/120

Where Sold:Montclair, NJ

Time it took to sell: 5 years

Where and When Bought: Worcester Al Bums used $3.99

Gwiz-gau Letter Grade: A

Sad To See It Go: no

When the Pinch Point editor deemed Venus & Mars among the greatest music of Macca, I paused.  I always considered this lower upper tier.  A- not A.  Over the years I've listened and realized that the whole thing was in my brain.

This was an era of reflection before one played a sports arena.  McCartney tells the tale through the eyes of a fan.  He trots out Silly Willy in hs cast of characters, but it's the generic fan who is the true star of the rock show.  Those with long hair down in Madison Square.

You get AM hits like "Listen To What The Man Said" and live numbers like "Letting Go." What more could you want from the man?  A reunion with the Beatles??

Venus and Mars are, indeed, alright tonight.

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