Little River Band – Diamantina Cocktail LP Vinyl 1977, Vintage Rock, EMI

Diamantina Cocktail by the Little River Band (1977, EMI ) represents melodic, harmony-based 70s rock with clear West Coast/soft rock influences. Characteristic features include multi-part vocal harmonies , clear guitar arrangements , and precise rhythm work , giving the album an airy, radio-friendly sound. Typical of productions from this era is a warm, analog sound aesthetic with focused midrange and pleasing treble definition.
Musically, the spectrum ranges from calm and relaxed mid-tempo numbers to catchy, slightly funky rock tracks . Songs like Help Is On Its Way or Happy Anniversary showcase the band's strengths: cleanly structured hooks, dynamic verse-chorus arcs, and an arrangement that puts vocals and guitars in the foreground without overpowering the rhythm section.
This record is equally interesting for collectors and listeners : As a typical studio album of its time, it's excellent for listening from beginning to end, suitable for hi-fi listening in the living room as well as a stylish collector's item on a 70s shelf. The pressing offered here delivers – depending on the playback system and condition – a clearly defined stereo image with easily discernible instrument separation and pleasantly smooth groove tracking.

Historical background

The Little River Band was formed in Melbourne in 1975 and is one of the most internationally successful Australian rock acts of the late 70s and early 80s. With their mix of rock, pop, and folk elements, they established a melodic West Coast sound that resonated particularly well in the USA. Diamantina Cocktail is the band's third studio album and solidified their breakthrough in international markets . The combination of song-oriented songwriting , precise harmonies , and radio-friendly production made LRB a benchmark for Australian classic rock.

Product details

• Format: LP, 12", 33⅓ RPM, Album

• Artist: Little River Band

• Title: Diamantina Cocktail

• Label: EMI – EMC 3187

• Year of publication: 1977 (UK Pressing)

• Genre: Rock, Soft Rock, Classic Rock

• Cover condition: G (Good) – visible edge wear, sticker residue, slight creases; back cover with age-related discoloration. Structure stable, artwork still vibrant.

• Vinyl condition: VG+ (Very Good Plus) – glossy, few superficial hairlines, no deep scratches. Plays cleanly throughout; possibly a minimal, faint crackle in quieter passages.

• Inner sleeve: Original EMI inner sleeve with lyrics present, slight signs of storage.

• Special features: Original pressing 1977; with the well-known tracks Help Is On Its Way & Happy Anniversary .

Notes

• Original vintage pressing, not a reissue

• Cover, vinyl & inner sleeve with age-appropriate signs of wear – see photos (part of the item description)

• Carefully visually inspected; sound quality depends on playback chain, orientation, and record maintenance.