Eagles – The Long Run [180g Black Vinyl LP]

By 1979, Eagles sharpened their studio polish on The Long Run, a sleek follow-up that balanced arena-ready hooks with after-hours ballads. This 180g black vinyl LP reissue presents the album in a sturdy, audiophile-minded format with faithful artwork and a no-frills focus on sound. Produced by Bill Szymczyk, it captures the band closing out the decade with precision, confidence, and radio power.

The set blends classic rock, soft rock, and country-tinged groove, built on tight harmonies and tasteful guitars. Standout cuts include the swaggering “Heartache Tonight,” the elegant slow-burn “I Can’t Tell You Why,” and the punchy title track “The Long Run.” “In the City” adds Joe Walsh grit and momentum, giving the back half extra lift.

On vinyl, low end is firm and controlled, vocals sit centered with clear harmony stacks, and guitars retain bite without too much edge. This 180g pressing offers a stable, low-resonance platform at 33 1/3 RPM, with a single jacket and printed inner sleeve for a clean shelf presence.

• Format: 180g Black Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: “The Long Run,” “Heartache Tonight,” “I Can’t Tell You Why”
• Pressing details: 180g, 33 1/3 RPM, single pocket jacket, printed inner sleeve, replica artwork
• Genre/style: Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Country Rock, Album Rock
• UPC: 081227961602

Built on polished songwriting and rich harmonies, The Long Run rewards front-to-back plays. A heavyweight press that feels right at home in a classic rock stack.

* The Spotify track list may not exactly represent the tracks and audio of this LP edition.

Track List:

Side A:

1. The Long Run
2. I Can’t Tell You Why
3. In The City
4. The Disco Strangler
5. King Of Hollywood

Side B:

1. Heartache Tonight
2. Those Shoes
3. Teenage Jail
4. The Greeks Don’t Want No Freaks
5. The Sad Cafe