Iggy And The Stooges - Raw Power (Record Store Day Edition)

Iggy And The Stooges

Raw Power (Record Store Day Edition)

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  • Reissue
  • Remastered
  • Double LP with both 1973 David Bowie mix and 1997 Iggy Pop mix
  • Gatefold cover with 16-page booklet

The Stooges released Raw Power in 1973 as their third and final album before their initial breakup, capturing the band at their most ferocious and musically ambitious. Working with producer David Bowie in London, the group—led by the unhinged vocals of Iggy Pop—pushed their proto-punk sound into harder, more guitar-driven territory than their previous work. The album marked a critical evolution from their earlier Detroit garage rawness, demonstrating that their controlled aggression could sustain an entire record while maintaining relentless forward momentum.

The record opens with the searing "Search and Destroy," a track that crystallizes the album's central tension: Iggy's primal, almost grotesque vocal performance against Ron Asheton's precise, angular guitar work. Standouts like "Gimme Danger" and "Penetration" showcase a newfound melodic sensibility without sacrificing the underlying threat, while "Your Pretty Face Is Going to Hell" (originally titled "Hard to Beat") and the title track demonstrate the band's ability to sustain intensity across extended arrangements. The atmosphere throughout is claustrophobic and confrontational—spare, muscular production that allows each instrument to cut clearly while maintaining a suffocating sense of dread.

This 2012 Record Store Day edition is a special double LP presenting both the original 1973 David Bowie mix (mastered from Western Sound, Hollywood sessions) and the 1997 Iggy Pop remaster, allowing direct comparison between these two sonic interpretations of the same performances. The package includes a gatefold cover and 16-page booklet with restored artwork and documentation. The dual-mix approach is essential for understanding how production choices shaped the record's legacy, making this pressing an archival necessity for serious collectors rather than a redundant reissue.


Title: Raw Power
Artist: The Stooges
Label: Columbia
Style: Rock, Garage Rock, Hard Rock, Punk
Product Type: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Remastered
Country: US
Release Year: 2012
Barcode: 8 8691-95935-1 8

Tracklist:

A1. Search And Destroy
A2. Gimme Danger
A3. Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell (Originally Titled "Hard To Beat")
A4. Penetration
B1. Raw Power
B2. I Need Somebody
B3. Shake Appeal
B4. Death Trip
C1. Search And Destroy
C2. Gimme Danger
C3. Your Pretty Face Is Going To Hell (Originally Titled "Hard To Beat")
C4. Penetration
D1. Raw Power
D2. I Need Somebody
D3. Shake Appeal
D4. Death Trip

Factory sealed vinyl records are shipped exactly as received from distributors and are not opened prior to shipment. Because of this, seam splits or minor jacket wear may occasionally occur during transit.