{"product_id":"journey-evolution-vinyl-lp-fc35797","title":"Journey – Evolution (Vinyl LP, FC35797)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJourney — \u003cem\u003eEvolution\u003c\/em\u003e (1979) | Vinyl LP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJourney emerged from San Francisco in 1973, initially as a jazz-fusion outfit before evolving into one of the defining arena rock bands of the late 1970s and 1980s. Anchored by the soaring tenor of Steve Perry, the technical guitar mastery of Neal Schon, and the keyboard wizardry of Gregg Rolie and later Jonathan Cain, Journey crafted a sound that was simultaneously radio-friendly and musically sophisticated. By the time \u003cem\u003eEvolution\u003c\/em\u003e arrived, the band had already built a devoted following through relentless touring and a string of increasingly polished albums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1979 on Columbia Records, \u003cem\u003eEvolution\u003c\/em\u003e marked a pivotal moment in Journey’s trajectory — the record where the band fully committed to the melodic hard rock and power ballad formula that would make them superstars. Produced by Roy Thomas Baker (known for his work with Queen), the album showcases a band firing on all cylinders: tight arrangements, lush production, and Perry’s voice at its most expressive. \u003cem\u003eEvolution\u003c\/em\u003e reached #20 on the Billboard 200 and went platinum, setting the stage for the blockbuster success of \u003cem\u003eDeparture\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eEscape\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe album opens with the anthemic energy of \u003cstrong\u003e“Lovin’ Touchin’ Squeezin’”\u003c\/strong\u003e — Journey’s first Top 20 single — a slow-burning, emotionally charged track that became a concert staple for decades. \u003cstrong\u003e“Just the Same Way”\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e“Too Late”\u003c\/strong\u003e showcase the band’s ability to blend hard-driving rock with irresistible hooks, while \u003cstrong\u003e“City of the Angels”\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a more reflective, atmospheric side. Neal Schon’s guitar work throughout is a masterclass in melodic lead playing — expressive without being indulgent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRecord Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Journey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Evolution\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia Records\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog #:\u003c\/strong\u003e FC35797\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1979\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" Vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e AL 35797 · 1A · 2HZD DM 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rock \/ Arena Rock \/ Classic Rock\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecord: VG (Very Good)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCarefully cleaned with a \u003cstrong\u003eSpin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a new inner plastic sleeve. The vinyl has minor surface scuffs visible under light but \u003cstrong\u003eplayed flawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles were noted during playback, consistent with the record’s age and grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket: Fair (F)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWear appropriate with age. The imprint of the record shows through the sleeve. Slight wear on edges. Please refer to photos for an accurate representation of condition — all condition details are shown as-is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll sales final on pre-owned vinyl. Please review all photos carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Journey","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71163253522685,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":14.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/Journey_Evolution_Vinyl_LP_FC35797.jpg?v=1787167365","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/fr\/products\/journey-evolution-vinyl-lp-fc35797","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}