You Get What You Play For – REO Speedwagon – LP – Pre Owned Vinyl (Arrives in 21days)

Released in 1977, ‘You Get What You Play For’ is REO Speedwagon’s first live album—a thrilling time capsule of their evolution from Midwest barrooms to arena stages. Recorded across multiple cities, the album brims with the urgency and sweat of a band at the height of their powers before the polished pop-rock of their 1980s heyday. You’ll hear extended jams and spirited improvisation, especially on tracks like ‘Ridin’ the Storm Out’ and ‘157 Riverside Avenue’, where the interplay between Gary Richrath’s ferocious guitar and Neal Doughty’s keyboards is magnetic. Kevin Cronin’s vocals carry a rawness that only a live setting can conjure, giving each track a sense of immediacy and unpredictability. This album is a testament to the communal energy of classic rock concerts—unpolished, alive, and utterly infectious. For collectors and fans of American rock, it’s both a historical snapshot and a celebration of the genre’s enduring power. Owning this record means owning a piece of the night when music and audience merged into something unforgettable.

Track List:
A1 – Like You Do – 6:43
A2 – Lay Me Down – 3:34
A3 – Any Kind Of Love – 3:33
A4 – Being Kind (Can Hurt Someone Sometimes) – 6:27
B1 – Keep Pushin’ – 3:59
B2 – (Only A) Summer Love – 6:06
B3 – Son Of A Poor Man – 5:25
B4 – (I Believe) Our Time Is Gonna Come – 4:46
C1 – Flying Turkey Trot – 2:34
C2 – Gary’s Guitar Solo – 6:10
C3 – 157 Riverside Ave. – 7:35
C4 – Ridin’ The Storm Out – 5:34
D1 – Music Man – 2:29
D2 – Little Queenie – 4:45
D3 – Golden Country – 8:12