{"product_id":"bob-seger-the-silver-bullet-band-the-distance-vinyl-lp","title":"Bob Seger \u0026 The Silver Bullet Band – The Distance (Vinyl LP)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBob Seger \u0026amp; The Silver Bullet Band – \u003cem\u003eThe Distance\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Vinyl LP (33⅓ RPM)\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Capitol Records\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog #:\u003c\/strong\u003e ST-12254\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e ST 12254 A2•①\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Copy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecord graded \u003cstrong\u003eVG+\u003c\/strong\u003e — almost no scuffs; plays flawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips, pops, or distracting surface noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarefully cleaned with a \u003cstrong\u003eSpin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a \u003cstrong\u003enew anti-static poly inner sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket not included\u003c\/strong\u003e — record only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBob 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 \u003cstrong\u003eRock and Roll Hall of Fame\u003c\/strong\u003e (2004). Backed by the tight, road-hardened \u003cstrong\u003eSilver Bullet Band\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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\u0026amp;B, and classic soul, with lyrics that speak to working-class life, restless youth, and the passage of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in \u003cstrong\u003eNovember 1982\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cem\u003eThe Distance\u003c\/em\u003e arrived at the peak of Seger's commercial success, following the massive \u003cem\u003eAgainst the Wind\u003c\/em\u003e (1980). Produced by \u003cstrong\u003eJimmy Iovine\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 \u003cstrong\u003e4× Platinum\u003c\/strong\u003e in the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEven Now\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMaking Thunderbirds\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBoomtown Blues\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShame on the Moon\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLove's the Last to Know\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRoll Me Away\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHouse Behind a House\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eComin' Home\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLittle Victories\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTrack Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Shame on the Moon\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — Written by Rodney Crowell, this atmospheric country-tinged ballad became the album's biggest hit, reaching \u003cstrong\u003e#2 on the Billboard Hot 100\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its understated arrangement lets Seger's voice carry the emotional weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Roll Me Away\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Making Thunderbirds\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A tribute to the Detroit auto workers who built the iconic Ford Thunderbird, blending nostalgia with Seger's trademark blue-collar pride.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Even Now\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A driving opener that sets the album's tone: urgent, melodic, and built around the Silver Bullet Band's muscular rhythm section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Love's the Last to Know\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A tender, slow-burning closer to Side A, showcasing Seger's gift for romantic balladry and the band's restrained, nuanced playing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA 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.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47328583876861,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/overview-image_129231568_635939.png?v=1774616759","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/products\/bob-seger-the-silver-bullet-band-the-distance-vinyl-lp","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}