SON OF SCHMILSSON (2LP/180G/45RPM/REMASTERED/GATEFOLD/NUMBERED) | VINYL RECORD (LP)
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SON OF SCHMILSSON (2LP/180G/45RPM/REMASTERED/GATEFOLD/NUMBERED) | VINYL RECORD (LP)
Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date: 08/20/2021
Son of Schmilsson Endures as a Work of Defiant Genius, Ego-Grounding Facetiousness, and Raucous Fun: Madcap Harry Nilsson Record Bridges Humor and Seriousness, Includes 'You're Breakin' My Heart' and 'Remember (Christmas)'. Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes for Premium Sound: Numbered-Edition Mobile Fidelity 180g 45RPM Vinyl 2LP Set Presents the Music with Full-Range Dynamics and Astute Clarity. 1972 Album Features Contributions from George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton, Lowell George, Nicky Hopkins, Bobby Keys, and More. 'I sang my balls off for you baby.' Harry Nilsson's bold proclamation on the opening cut of Son of Schmilsson immediately makes it evident the singer had no intention to repeat the approach of his commercial breakout, the preceding Nilsson Schmilsson-and harbored no desire to hold back on any front or advance any traditional notion of a career. The madcap album goes all out, delivering a wild ride infused with horror-movie effects, crass jokes, then-shocking profanity, snoring, and even a belch-strangeness that belies the fact it went gold and landed a Top 40 single in the form of 'Spaceman.' Hindsight further shows the gonzo work endures as a stroke of defiant genius, ego-grounding facetiousness, and raucous fun-all the way down to the iconic artwork depicting Nilsson as a vampire. Encompassing rock, torch, country, pop, blues, and old-world European-styled sing-a-longs, the music serves a singer-songwriter whose multifaceted aims, daring versatility, inimitable personality, and unique vision reach epic proportions on the 1972 set. Mastered from the original analog master tapes, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition 180g 45RPM vinyl 2LP set of Son of Schmilsson play with full range dynamics and astute clarity. Working with producer Richard Perry and at London's Trident Studios for the second time-and collaborating with guests such as George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Peter Frampton as well as choirs and orchestras-the singer captures a natural sound marked by lively tonalities, generous air, and stellar presence. All these aspects come to the fore with unprecedented degrees on these first-ever audiophile reissues of Nilsson's most controversial (and self-sabotaging) turn. The versatile array of instruments have room to breathe, while notes emerge with palpable immediacy and fade with realistic decay. And Nilsson's elastic voice projects with you-are-there resolution and transparency. Make no mistake: You'll hear exactly why this unique album continues to spark debate and remains a fan favorite.
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Tracklist Preview
- Take 54
- Remember (Christmas)
- Joy
- Turn on Your Radio
- You're Breakin' My Heart
- Spaceman
- The Lottery Song
- At My Front Door
- Ambush
- I'd Rather Be Dead
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Product DESCRIPTION
Release Date: 08/20/2021
Son of Schmilsson Endures as a Work of Defiant Genius, Ego-Grounding Facetiousness, and Raucous Fun: Madcap Harry Nilsson Record Bridges Humor and Seriousness, Includes 'You're Breakin' My Heart' and 'Remember (Christmas)'. Mastered from the Original Analog Master Tapes for Premium Sound: Numbered-Edition Mobile Fidelity 180g 45RPM Vinyl 2LP Set Presents the Music with Full-Range Dynamics and Astute Clarity. 1972 Album Features Contributions from George Harrison, Ringo Starr, Peter Frampton, Lowell George, Nicky Hopkins, Bobby Keys, and More. 'I sang my balls off for you baby.' Harry Nilsson's bold proclamation on the opening cut of Son of Schmilsson immediately makes it evident the singer had no intention to repeat the approach of his commercial breakout, the preceding Nilsson Schmilsson-and harbored no desire to hold back on any front or advance any traditional notion of a career. The madcap album goes all out, delivering a wild ride infused with horror-movie effects, crass jokes, then-shocking profanity, snoring, and even a belch-strangeness that belies the fact it went gold and landed a Top 40 single in the form of 'Spaceman.' Hindsight further shows the gonzo work endures as a stroke of defiant genius, ego-grounding facetiousness, and raucous fun-all the way down to the iconic artwork depicting Nilsson as a vampire. Encompassing rock, torch, country, pop, blues, and old-world European-styled sing-a-longs, the music serves a singer-songwriter whose multifaceted aims, daring versatility, inimitable personality, and unique vision reach epic proportions on the 1972 set. Mastered from the original analog master tapes, Mobile Fidelity's numbered-edition 180g 45RPM vinyl 2LP set of Son of Schmilsson play with full range dynamics and astute clarity. Working with producer Richard Perry and at London's Trident Studios for the second time-and collaborating with guests such as George Harrison, Ringo Starr, and Peter Frampton as well as choirs and orchestras-the singer captures a natural sound marked by lively tonalities, generous air, and stellar presence. All these aspects come to the fore with unprecedented degrees on these first-ever audiophile reissues of Nilsson's most controversial (and self-sabotaging) turn. The versatile array of instruments have room to breathe, while notes emerge with palpable immediacy and fade with realistic decay. And Nilsson's elastic voice projects with you-are-there resolution and transparency. Make no mistake: You'll hear exactly why this unique album continues to spark debate and remains a fan favorite.
Tracklist Preview
- Take 54
- Remember (Christmas)
- Joy
- Turn on Your Radio
- You're Breakin' My Heart
- Spaceman
- The Lottery Song
- At My Front Door
- Ambush
- I'd Rather Be Dead
Become A Member
Welcome to the Vinyl Vista Rewards Club — the ultimate experience for vinyl lovers!
Earn points, unlock exclusive perks, and get rewarded every time you shop. Whether you're here to grow your collection or enjoy the VIP treatment, our membership and loyalty programs make every spin more rewarding.
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Join The ClubBonus Rewards Points:
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Free Shipping & VIP Perks:
Members enjoy complimentary shipping, priority handling, and exclusive access to limited-edition drops, presales, and member-only discounts.
Monthly Vinyl Delivery (Optional):
Receive a hand-picked record each month curated by our experts — delivered straight to your doorstep.
Flexibility:
No long-term commitments. You can change plans, pause, or cancel anytime — and keep your earned points.
Shipping Policy
In Stock Items
Items marked as In Stock typically ship within 2–5 business days.
Once your order ships, you’ll receive tracking information by email.
Backordered Items
Some items may be available on Backorder if inventory is temporarily unavailable.
When purchasing a backordered item:
- Payment is collected at checkout
- Your order secures a place in the fulfillment queue
- Items are fulfilled in the order they are purchased
Most backorders are fulfilled within approximately 3–6 months, though timelines may occasionally be longer depending on supplier manufacturing, distributor allocations, repress schedules, or inventory availability.
Backordered items may ship separately from other items in your order.
You can monitor, manage, or cancel eligible unfulfilled backordered items anytime through your customer account portal.
Preorder Items
Preorder items are upcoming releases scheduled to ship on or around the official release date provided by the label or distributor.
Release dates may occasionally change due to manufacturing or supplier delays.
Preorder items follow the same fulfillment and account management process as backordered items.
Additional Fulfillment Information
Orders containing multiple inventory types may ship separately as items become available.
Estimated fulfillment timelines are provided as general estimates only and are not guaranteed.
When will I receive a tracking number?
We provide tracking for every order. Tracking will be available once your product is shipped. All of our products are shipped out of our warehouse in Westlake Village, CA. You can track your order through your account on our website, via any of the shipping confirmation emails we've sent you, or through the Shop App.
Can I cancel my order?
Customers may cancel eligible unfulfilled items at any time before they enter the shipping process directly through their customer account portal. Once an item has entered shipment processing or has shipped, it becomes subject to our standard Returns & Refund Policy.
