turntables are scarce, and this album is even scarcer. As copies get passed from person to person on eBay (where I got mine) they get degraded. I just heard this record for the first time, and it's one of the best ... ever ... by anyone.
When I was in the US Army serving overseas in 1974 & '75, my buddies and I listened to this album over and over. I'd love to have a copy but have been unable to find one ever since.
I believe Time Fades Away will be released in the near future but would urge reprise to reward dedicated Neil Young enthusiasts by making it sooner rather than later.
What a great piece of work. With songs like 'don't be denied', 'journey through the past' and 'love in mind', it's an absolute crime that this album has still not been officially released!
It's one of the tragedies of the history of rock that this ragged & intense masterpiece (in the same vein as the Basement Tapes) still hasn't been released on CD yet. To quote the title to one of your songs, Neil, c'mon, "Bite the Bullet" and release TFA on CD. We're all dying to get it legit, and meanwhile it goes out on eBay auctions for as much as $100!!! Doesn't that bother you, Neil?