Steve Miller Band - Retro Rock LP "Greatest Hits 1974-78" (Mercury Records) Description

This Steve Miller Band record compiles their most successful songs from 1974 to 1978 and remains one of the most popular best-of albums in rock history. Featuring classics like "The Joker ," "Fly Like an Eagle ," "Jet Airliner, " and "Dance, Dance, Dance," this album brings back the unmistakable West Coast rock sound that dominated the charts worldwide in the 1970s.

This LP is an original Mercury Records pressing from Germany and impresses with its warm, analog sound. It is therefore equally appealing to collectors, nostalgics, and music lovers who value authentic vinyl experiences.

Historical background

The Steve Miller Band was founded in San Francisco in 1966 and rose to become one of the most influential American rock groups of the 1970s. Influenced by rock, blues, and psychedelic music, the band achieved international success with *The Joker* (1973). The subsequent albums *Fly Like an Eagle* (1976) and *Book of Dreams* (1977) cemented Steve Miller's status as one of the most successful rock musicians of his time.

The compilation album Greatest Hits 1974–78 was released in 1978 and brings together the most important works of this creative period. With over 13 million copies sold, it remains one of the best-selling best-of albums in rock music.

Product details

• Format: LP, 12", 33⅓ RPM, compilation

• Artist: Steve Miller Band

• Title: Greatest Hits 1974-78

• Label: Mercury Records – 9199 916

• Year of publication: 1978 (German Pressing)

• Genre: Rock, Classic Rock, Blues Rock

• Vinyl color: Black

• Cover condition: G (Good) – visible edge wear, creases, price sticker residue, minor scuff marks; nevertheless stable structure, artwork with vibrant colors.

• Vinyl condition: VG (Very Good) – slight, superficial hairlines present, no deep scratches. Plays without skipping, with slight, age-related background noise in quiet passages.

• Special features:

  • Original pressing from Mercury Records

  • Classic compilation with timeless rock hits

  • Iconic artwork (blue Pegasus on a red circle)

Notes

• This is an original retro pressing, not a reissue.

• The cover and vinyl show signs of wear due to age – please refer to the photos as they are part of the item description.

• Authentic collector's item from the late 70s.