MC5 - Heavy Lifting (Limited Edition 2LP Vinyl)

Originally released in 1971, Heavy Lifting is the third and final studio album by MC5, capturing the band during a transitional period as they moved toward a tighter, blues-infused hard rock sound. While more restrained than their earlier, politically explosive releases, the album still delivers the grit, swagger and raw energy that made MC5 such a crucial force in proto-punk and Detroit rock.

Tracks such as “Heavy Lifting”, “Hard Times”, “Shakin’ Street” and “Who Do You Love” highlight a more grounded, riff-driven approach, blending garage rock attitude with muscular grooves. Often overshadowed by Kick Out the Jams, Heavy Lifting has earned renewed appreciation as an important and underrated closing chapter in the band’s catalogue.

This limited edition 2LP vinyl expands the listening experience across four sides, offering improved dynamics and breathing room for the album’s raw production. Supplied brand new and sealed, it’s a strong collector’s piece for fans of MC5 and early hard rock history.

Available now from Heathen Records, your independent Australian online record store specialising in new and collectible vinyl.

Details

• Artist: MC5
• Album: Heavy Lifting
• Format: Limited Edition 2LP Vinyl
• Genre: Hard Rock / Proto-Punk
• Release Type: Studio album
• Condition: Brand new & sealed

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