Creedence Clearwater Revival – Green River [Olive Green LP]

Description

The summer of 1969 belonged to Creedence Clearwater Revival, and Green River stands as their third studio album that perfectly captured the band’s swamp rock mastery at its most potent. This olive green vinyl pressing celebrates the album that cemented CCR’s position as America’s premier roots rock band, featuring some of John Fogerty’s most evocative songwriting about childhood memories and Southern mythology. The record’s blend of nostalgia and driving rhythms created an instant connection with audiences seeking authentic American music.

Green River delivers an incredible collection of songs that showcase CCR’s range and power, anchored by the title track’s hypnotic groove and vivid imagery of simpler times. “Bad Moon Rising” became one of rock’s most recognizable anthems with its deceptively upbeat melody masking darker lyrical themes, while “Lodi” tells the melancholy tale of a traveling musician’s struggles with heartfelt authenticity. The album demonstrates how CCR could craft both radio-ready hits and deeper album cuts with equal skill and emotional resonance.

This olive green vinyl pressing creates a perfect visual match for the album’s natural, earthy themes while delivering the warm analog sound that made these recordings legendary. The colored vinyl enhances the collector appeal without compromising the audio quality that brings out every detail of Fogerty’s distinctive vocals and the rhythm section’s rock-solid foundation. The pressing maintains the organic feel of the original recordings while the unique green color adds visual appeal that complements the album’s river and nature imagery.

• Format: Olive Green Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: “Green River,” “Bad Moon Rising,” “Lodi”
• Pressing details: Olive green colored vinyl with original album artwork, 2025 Remaster
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• UPC: 888072639935

This olive green pressing transforms CCR’s summer classic into a visually striking tribute to their swamp rock legacy.

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

Track List:

Side A:

1. Green River
2. Commotion
3. Tombstone Shadow
4. Wrote A Song For Everyone

Side B:

1. Bad Moon Rising
2. Lodi
3. Cross-Tie Walker
4. Sinister Purpose
5. The Night Time Is The Right Time