{"product_id":"heart-dog-butterfly-vinyl-portrait-fr-35555","title":"Heart – Dog \u0026 Butterfly (Vinyl, Portrait FR 35555)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDog \u0026amp; Butterfly\u003c\/em\u003e is Heart's fourth studio album, released in October 1978 on Portrait\/CBS Records (Catalog: FR 35555). It arrived at a pivotal moment for the band — a double-sided statement that captured both the hard-driving rock and the delicate acoustic folk that defined Heart's unique sound. The album reached #17 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Platinum, cementing Ann and Nancy Wilson as two of rock's most formidable forces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe title itself reflects the album's duality: the \"dog\" representing the earthbound, gritty rock side, and the \"butterfly\" embodying the soaring, ethereal acoustic passages. Mastered at \u003cstrong\u003eKendun Recorders\u003c\/strong\u003e — one of the premier mastering facilities of the era — this pressing carries the warmth and depth that made late-'70s vinyl so prized by audiophiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Heart\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in Seattle in the early 1970s, Heart was fronted by sisters \u003cstrong\u003eAnn Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e (lead vocals) and \u003cstrong\u003eNancy Wilson\u003c\/strong\u003e (guitar, vocals). Ann's four-octave range and Nancy's virtuosic acoustic and electric guitar work set them apart in a male-dominated rock landscape. Their debut \u003cem\u003eDreamboat Annie\u003c\/em\u003e (1976) launched them to stardom with \"Magic Man\" and \"Crazy on You,\" and they continued to evolve through the late '70s with increasingly ambitious arrangements. Heart was inducted into the \u003cstrong\u003eRock and Roll Hall of Fame\u003c\/strong\u003e in 2013.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrack Highlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e (Matrix: 1S PBL-35555-1K KENDUN-A JG 'LOVE FROM HONNA LEE' A 5):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Cook with Fire\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — A hard-rocking opener that showcases Ann's raw vocal power and the band's tight, muscular groove.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"High Time\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — Driving mid-tempo rock with layered guitars and a memorable hook.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Hijinx\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — An energetic rocker that keeps the momentum of Side A rolling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Straight On\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — The album's lead single, peaking at #15 on the Billboard Hot 100. A sleek, radio-ready hard rock track with an irresistible riff and Ann's commanding delivery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\"Dog \u0026amp; Butterfly\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — The emotional centrepiece of the album. Beginning with Nancy's delicate fingerpicked acoustic guitar and building into a sweeping, orchestrated climax, this track is widely regarded as one of Heart's finest moments — a true showcase of the band's range and songwriting depth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSide B also features \u003cem\u003e\"Lighter Touch,\" \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"Nada One,\"\u003c\/em\u003e and the closing \u003cem\u003e\"Mistral Wind\"\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fair — Carefully cleaned with a \u003cstrong\u003eSpin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a new anti-static plastic inner sleeve. Minor scuffs visible under light, but played flawlessly on a quality turntable with \u003cstrong\u003eno skips\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor pops and crackles noted, consistent with age and light play wear. \u003cstrong\u003eThere are noticeable scuffs across the record which did not seem to affect playback.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e G — Good condition overall; shows typical light shelf\/handling wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePressing Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Heart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAlbum:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dog \u0026amp; Butterfly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Portrait \/ CBS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog #:\u003c\/strong\u003e FR 35555\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1978\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA (Original Pressing)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1S PBL-35555-1K KENDUN-A JG 'LOVE FROM HONNA LEE' A 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMastered at:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kendun Recorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12\" LP, 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47526794232061,"sku":"FR-35555","price":9.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1eb4bc47-d23d-45a2-b78c-2454d8a3d911.jpg?v=1778518252","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/products\/heart-dog-butterfly-vinyl-portrait-fr-35555","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}