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Initiation

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Category: 12 Inch Vinyl Record

Todd Rundgren's Initiation (1975) pushes the boundaries of progressive rock with bold synthesizers and mystical themes. Featuring the epic 36-minute instrumental "A Treatise on Cosmic Fire," this 67-minute album defied vinyl limits, requiring special care for playback.
A groundbreaking release, it still soared to #7 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tapes chart—essential listening for fans of experimental rock. Out of print on vinyl since 1987, the 2LP set includes new liner notes, is being cut directly from the stereo analog tapes at Bernie Grundman Mastering and will be pressed on 2LP colored vinyl (Translucent Light Blue) for the first time.

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Customer Reviews (4.3 / 5 · 3 reviews)

Violet ★★★★★

I had no idea a 36-minute instrumental could hold my attention, but "A Treatise on Cosmic Fire" is a wild ride through layered synthesizers and mystical energy. The whole side flows like one long, hypnotic journey. This pressing sounds incredibly clean and warm.

Daniel L. ★★★★☆

The synth textures on side one are incredibly rich, and the gatefold sleeve has held up well after years of use. Side two's shorter songs are a nice contrast, though I wish the vinyl came with a download code for digital listening.

George ★★★★☆

The 36-minute "A Treatise on Cosmic Fire" is exactly the kind of sprawling, synth-heavy journey I hoped for, and the pressing itself sounds clean with minimal surface noise. Only gripe is that side two feels a bit sparse after that epic, but it's a solid addition to any prog collection.

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