Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – The Distance (Vinyl LP)
Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band – The Distance
Format: Vinyl LP (33⅓ RPM)
Label: Capitol Records
Catalog #: ST-12254
Side A Matrix: ST 12254 A2•①
Country: USA
Year: 1982
About This Copy
- Record graded VG+ — almost no scuffs; plays flawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips, pops, or distracting surface noise
- Carefully cleaned with a Spin-Clean record washer and stored in a new anti-static poly inner sleeve
- Jacket not included — record only
About the Artist
Bob Seger is one of rock's most enduring voices — a Detroit-born singer-songwriter whose blue-collar anthems and soulful delivery earned him a place in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (2004). Backed by the tight, road-hardened Silver Bullet Band, Seger built a devoted following through relentless touring and a string of platinum albums throughout the 1970s and '80s. His music draws from heartland rock, R&B, and classic soul, with lyrics that speak to working-class life, restless youth, and the passage of time.
About the Album
Released in November 1982, The Distance arrived at the peak of Seger's commercial success, following the massive Against the Wind (1980). Produced by Jimmy Iovine — fresh off landmark sessions with Tom Petty and Stevie Nicks — the album showcases a polished yet emotionally raw sound. It debuted at #5 on the Billboard 200 and was certified 4× Platinum in the United States.
The record captures Seger in full stride: confident, melodic, and deeply committed to the craft of the rock song. Themes of perseverance, romance, and the open road run throughout, delivered with the grit and warmth that define his catalogue.
Track Listing
Side A
- Even Now
- Making Thunderbirds
- Boomtown Blues
- Shame on the Moon
- Love's the Last to Know
Side B
- Roll Me Away
- House Behind a House
- Comin' Home
- Little Victories
Track Highlights
- "Shame on the Moon" — Written by Rodney Crowell, this atmospheric country-tinged ballad became the album's biggest hit, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Its understated arrangement lets Seger's voice carry the emotional weight.
- "Roll Me Away" — A sweeping, cinematic road song that became one of Seger's signature tracks. Its imagery of open highways and self-discovery resonated deeply with fans and remains a concert staple.
- "Making Thunderbirds" — A tribute to the Detroit auto workers who built the iconic Ford Thunderbird, blending nostalgia with Seger's trademark blue-collar pride.
- "Even Now" — A driving opener that sets the album's tone: urgent, melodic, and built around the Silver Bullet Band's muscular rhythm section.
- "Love's the Last to Know" — A tender, slow-burning closer to Side A, showcasing Seger's gift for romantic balladry and the band's restrained, nuanced playing.
A clean, great-playing copy of a classic American rock record — ideal for the serious collector or the everyday listener who wants to hear Seger the way he was meant to be heard.
