{"product_id":"kerry-livgren-seeds-of-change-emerald-green-vinyl-2027-girder-records","title":"Kerry Livgren - Seeds of Change (Emerald Green Vinyl) 2027 Girder Records","description":"\u003c!-- \/\/\/\/\/\/ BEGIN PRE-ORDER TERMS INFO BOX \/\/\/\/\/ --\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"border: 2px solid #FFE500; background: #000000; padding: 10px; margin: 12px 0; border-radius: 0px; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 17px; line-height: 1.4; color: #ffffff;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color: #ffe500; margin: 0 0 6px; text-transform: uppercase; font-size: 22px;\"\u003e⚠️ PRE-ORDER NOTICE\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace a \u003cstrong style=\"color: #ffe500;\"\u003eseparate order\u003c\/strong\u003e for all pre-orders if you don’t want in-stock items delayed. All items ordered together ship together when the last item arrives. \u003cstrong style=\"color: #ffe500;\"\u003eNo splits, cancellations, refunds, credits, swaps, or alterations\u003c\/strong\u003e once placed. \u003cstrong 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0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Girder Records\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e GR1249LP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPC:\u003c\/strong\u003e 765105163332\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBooklet:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12-page full-color booklet with historical essays and liner notes by Greg Hays\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!-- === \/\/\/\/\/ END RELEASE INFO \/\/\/\/\/  --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2606\/9196\/files\/Kerry_Livgren_Reissue_Collection.png?v=1793214331\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Collector Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLimited to 300 Copies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEmerald Green Vinyl \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Officially Licensed Girder Records Vinyl Reissue\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e of Kerry Livgren's groundbreaking 1980 debut solo album.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Seven-Song Album\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e presented in its original running order, with four songs on Side A and three songs on Side B.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRonnie James Dio Featured on Two Songs:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e “Mask of the Great Deceiver” and “To Live for the King.”\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll-Star Vocal Performances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Steve Walsh, David Pack, Jeff Pollard, Mylon LeFevre, Davy Moire, and Kerry Livgren.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExceptional Guest Musicians\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e include Barriemore Barlow, Phil Ehart, Paul Goddard, Robby Steinhardt, and Bobby Campo.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecorded February–March 1980\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at Axis Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, with production by Kerry Livgren and Brad Aaron.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-Color Insert Included\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, featuring extensive historical essays and liner notes as well as all lyrics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most extraordinary progressive rock collaborations of 1980 returns to vinyl. Kerry Livgren's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds of Change\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e stands as a remarkable chapter in the history of classic rock, bringing together the musical imagination of Kansas' legendary guitarist and songwriter with an astonishing lineup of guest performers. Originally released in 1980, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds of Change\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was recorded at Axis Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, during February and March of that year, with Livgren and Brad Aaron serving as producers. Livgren assembled a cast of musicians from across the rock landscape, including Ronnie James Dio, Steve Walsh, David Pack, Jeff Pollard, Mylon LeFevre, Davy Moire, Phil Ehart, Robby Steinhardt, Barriemore Barlow, Paul Goddard, and Bobby Campo. Each contributed to an album that refuses to be confined to one musical category. Progressive rock complexity, arena-rock power, melodic sophistication, blues-influenced arrangements, and deeply reflective songwriting coexist throughout its seven compositions. Dio's appearances are particularly noteworthy: his dramatic performance on “Mask of the Great Deceiver” gives the composition a dark theatrical intensity, while “To Live for the King” reveals another dimension of his commanding voice against Livgren's expansive musical backdrop.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe original vinyl sequence tells its own compelling story. Side A opens with Jeff Pollard's energetic vocal on “Just One Way,” moves into the ominous progressive drama of “Mask of the Great Deceiver,” builds through Steve Walsh's commanding performance on “How Can You Live,” and closes with the earthy, blues-inflected “Whiskey Seed.” Side B begins with the majestic “To Live for the King,” shifts into the rhythmic sophistication of “Down to the Core,” and concludes with the expansive “Ground Zero,” featuring David Pack on lead vocals and Robby Steinhardt on violin. These seven songs document Livgren's creative evolution during a pivotal period in his life, as he explored questions of identity, truth, belief, and spiritual direction without abandoning the ambitious musical arrangements that had helped establish Kansas as one of America's most celebrated progressive rock bands. For collectors, the album represents a remarkable convergence of musicians whose combined work stretches across Kansas, Rainbow, Black Sabbath, Dio, Ambrosia, Jethro Tull, Atlanta Rhythm Section, and LeRoux. This officially licensed Girder Records vinyl reissue restores \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeeds of Change\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e to the LP format and includes a substantial 12-page full-color booklet featuring extensive historical essays and liner notes by Greg Hays, offering a deeper appreciation of the music, the musicians, and the story behind this landmark album.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Vinyl Track Listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJust One Way\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMask of the Great Deceiver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow Can You Live\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhiskey Seed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide B\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo Live for the King\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDown to the Core\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGround Zero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection role=\"note\" style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; color: #1f2937; max-width: 820px; margin: 1.5rem auto;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background: #f8fafc; border: 1px solid #e5e7eb; border-radius: 14px; padding: 1.25rem 1.25rem 1rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display: flex; align-items: center; gap: .6rem; margin-bottom: .25rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin: 0; font-size: 1.125rem; font-weight: bold; color: #0f172a;\"\u003eShipping Insurance (Recommended)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: .25rem 0 0;\"\u003eWe \u003cstrong\u003ehighly recommend\u003c\/strong\u003e adding low-cost insurance at checkout. 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