Velvet Revolver – Contraband (Distro Title)

Contrabandis the critically acclaimed debut studio album by American Hard Rock bandVelvet Revolver, which was originally released in 2004. The supergroup consists of former Guns N’ Roses membersSlash,Duff McKagan, andMatt Sorum, alongsideDave Kushner, formerly of punk band Wasted Youth, and Stone Temple Pilots vocalistScott Weiland.Contrabanddebuted at number one on the American Billboard 200 chart and was certified double platinum by the RIAA. The commercial success was helped by the impact of the singles “Slither” and “Fall to Pieces”, which both reached number one on the Mainstream Rock Chart and the album’s third single “Dirty Little Thing” peaked at number eight on the Mainstream Rock chart. The band won aGrammy Awardwhen “Slither” was nominated forBest Hard Rock Performancein 2005. The band toured extensively for 19 months in support ofContraband.

Contrabandis pressed on180 gram audiophile vinyland housed in agatefold jacketwithprinted inner sleeves. This is aMusiconVinyl(MOV) Pressing, so this ishoused in a resealable bag, not shrink wrap.
Tracklist

SIDE A
1. SUCKER TRAIN BLUES
2. DO IT FOR THE KIDS
3. BIG MACHINE

SIDE B
1. ILLEGAL I SONG
2 SPECTACLE
3. FALL TO PIECES
SIDE C
1. HEADSPACE
2. SUPERHUMAN
3. SET ME FREE

SIDE D
1. YOU GOT NO RIGHT
2. SLITHER
3 DIRTY LITTLE THING
4. LOVING THE ALIEN
Please note: This is adistributed title(which means another label pressed this release), sowe do not have any extra jacketsfor this release in case of minor damage by the USPS in transit. To clarify, It will come packaged in a full-color jacket (as pictured) sealed with plastic wrap UNLESS requested in the comment section of your order to “open the album & place outside of the jacket prior to shipping.” This is a good way toprevent potential seam splitsalong the top of the jacket due to careless handling by the post office, andthis service is free of charge. If you forget to write in the comments of your order about shipping outside of the jacket,PLEASE EMAIL US WITH YOUR ORDER NUMBERand ask us toupdate the noteson your orderto ship outside of the jacket. Release days are hectic, especially the first few hours, so please give ample time for a response. We will get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you!