{"product_id":"toto-hydra-vinyl-lp-fc-36229","title":"Toto – Hydra (Vinyl LP, FC 36229)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eToto – \u003cem\u003eHydra\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover Toto’s ambitious second studio album, \u003cem\u003eHydra\u003c\/em\u003e, a polished late-1970s rock record that blends melodic songwriting, layered studio production, and progressive-leaning arrangements. Formed in Los Angeles by highly accomplished session musicians, Toto became known for its precise musicianship and broad mix of rock, pop, jazz, and soul influences.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally released in 1979, \u003cem\u003eHydra\u003c\/em\u003e shows the band stretching beyond a straightforward radio-rock sound. The title track creates a dramatic, atmospheric centerpiece, while “99” remains one of the album’s most distinctive and memorable songs. “St. George and the Dragon” adds another strong dose of narrative, guitar-driven rock. These highlights are mentioned for context only, not as a complete track listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eRecord details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eArtist: Toto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlbum: \u003cem\u003eHydra\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatalog number: FC 36229\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide A matrix: AL 36229\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe record has been carefully cleaned with a Spin-Clean and placed into a new plastic sleeve. The vinyl has minor scuffs, but it played flawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips. Minor pops and crackles were noticed during playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe jacket is in good condition, with wear along the sides.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71361247412477,"sku":"Storefront Multimedia","price":8.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_d45bef91-6029-4b5c-b1ec-b274ae875b52.jpg?v=1790193430","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/products\/toto-hydra-vinyl-lp-fc-36229","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}