Rod Stewart – Atlantic Crossing (Vinyl LP, Warner Bros. Records, 1975)

This is Rod Stewart’s sixth solo studio album, released on August 15, 1975, marking his first for Warner Bros. after leaving Mercury. Produced by Tom Dowd (legendary Atlantic Records engineer/producer), it was recorded across iconic U.S. studios like Muscle Shoals Sound, Criteria (Miami), A&R (New York), and Wally Heider’s (Hollywood) between April and June 1975. The album blends rock, soul, and ballads, featuring Stewart’s raspy vocals over lush arrangements — including his breakthrough UK No. 1 cover of “Sailing” (a massive hit that year) — and became his fourth consecutive UK No. 1 album.

The front cover is a stunning, futuristic airbrush illustration by Peter Lloyd (signed in some editions), depicting a glamorous, athletic Rod Stewart in a shimmering silver bodysuit, mid-stride across a starry, cosmic ocean-like surface toward towering, glowing skyscrapers (evoking New York or a sci-fi metropolis). Sparkling trails, beams of light, and orbiting rings create a dynamic, glamorous “crossing the Atlantic” visual metaphor. The title “Rod Stewart Atlantic Crossing” appears in elegant silver script, with a small “B3-10” sticker (likely a shop/inventory code) in the top left.

The back cover features another vibrant, psychedelic airbrush piece by Lloyd: swirling, ribbon-like orange-pink forms with bubbles, glowing orbs, and a starry night sky, signed “D. Hood” or similar in some prints (possibly a credit variant). It lists the 10-track lineup:

Side One

1.  Three Time Loser (Rod Stewart)

2.  Alright for an Hour (Rod Stewart / Jesse Ed Davis)

3.  All in the Name of Rock ‘n’ Roll (Rod Stewart)

4.  Drift Away (Mentor Williams)

5.  Stone Cold Sober (Rod Stewart / Steve Cropper)

Side Two

1.  I Don’t Want to Talk About It (Danny Whitten)

2.  It’s Not the Spotlight (Barry Goldberg / Gerry Goffin)

3.  This Old Heart of Mine (Holland-Dozier-Holland)

4.  Sailing (Gavin Sutherland)

5.  Mmm… (instrumental interlude) / Sailing (reprise) or similar sequencing in some pressings

(Note: Exact sequencing varies slightly by region/edition, but the core tracks are consistent.)

A pivotal album in Rod’s career — shifting toward smoother, more polished production while retaining his rock edge — perfect for fans of 1970s classic rock, soulful ballads, or vintage glam/pop vinyl.

The vinyl is housed in its original laminated picture sleeve (with artwork and credits on the reverse), showing age-appropriate wear consistent with a 50-year-old collectible. Please expect some wear and tear to the sleeve.