Name: A Wizard / A True Star
Brand: Todd Rundgren

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

WB834921.1

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Colour details

Multi-coloured cloudy psychedelic effect vinyl

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Rough Trade Exclusive

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Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

5500

Release date

2023-04-22

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Rough Trade NYC

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Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

603497834921

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Red LP

Artist

Todd Rundgren

Genre GB

Classic

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Rhino

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50th anniversary edition of Todd Rundgren's acclaimed follow up to the popular Something/Anything?,. this album presents Todd at his most experimental and has become one of his most influential records. 140g multi-coloured cloudy Psychedelic effect vinyl.

A Wizard / A True Star

Music GB