Eagles – Desperado [180g Black Vinyl LP]

Dust and harmony meet on Desperado, the Eagles’ outlaw-themed song cycle from 1973, where saloon pianos, strings, and close harmonies frame a story about choice and consequence. This 180g black vinyl LP reissue presents that vision with sturdy build and faithful artwork, a classic look that fits the album’s cinematic Western atmosphere.

Country rock and folk-tinged ballads keep the spotlight on melody and voice. Standout moments include “Tequila Sunrise” with its easy sway, “Doolin-Dalton” setting the storys tone, and “Desperado” delivering the quiet showstopper. “Outlaw Man” adds grit and motion, giving the sequence a road-worn kick.

On vinyl, acoustic instruments feel dimensional, bass stays tuneful, and stacked vocals sit in a stable stereo image. Remastered by Bernie Grundman and pressed at Record Industry, this edition is housed in a single-pocket jacket with a poly-lined inner sleeve, replicating the original presentation at 33 1/3 RPM.

• Format: 180g Black Vinyl LP
• Standout tracks: “Tequila Sunrise,” “Doolin-Dalton,” “Desperado”
• Pressing details: 33 1/3 RPM; remastered by Bernie Grundman (BG); pressed at Record Industry; textured single-pocket jacket; poly-lined inner sleeve
• Genre/style: Country Rock, Classic Rock, Soft Rock, Folk Rock
• UPC: 081227961664

A focused, harmony-rich listen with lasting atmosphere, Desperado lands as a thoughtful addition to any classic rock album shelf.

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

Track List:

Side A:

1. Doolin-Dalton
2. Twenty-One
3. Out Of Control
4. Tequila Sunrise
5. Desperado

Side B:

1. Certain Kind Of Fool
2. Doolin-Dalton (Instrumental)
3. Outlaw Man
4. Saturday Night
5. Bitter Creek
6. Doolin-Dalton / Desperado (Reprise)