Rod Stewart (June 12, 1970) Gasoline Alley – Album LP & 8T US

Rod Stewart’s second solo studio album Gasoline Alley, released on June 12, 1970 in the United States on Mercury Records, featuring a distinctive cobblestone cover and marking his continued exploration of rootsy, folk-tinged rock with members of Faces.

RELEASE / PUBLICATION DETAILS Artist: Rod Stewart

Title: Gasoline Alley

Date: June 12, 1970

Label: Mercury Records

Format / Type: Studio Album

(LP & 8-Track)

Country: United States

Catalogue: SR 61264 (LP)

TRACK LIST

Side A

1. Gasoline Alley (Stewart, Wood) – 4:02

2. It's All Over Now (B. Womack, S. Womack) – 6:22

3. Only a Hobo (Bob Dylan) – 4:13

4. My Way of Giving (Lane, Marriott) – 3:55

5. Country Comfort (Elton John, Bernie Taupin) – 4:42

Side B

1. Cut Across Shorty (Walker, Wilkin) –

   6:28

2. Lady Day (Stewart) – 3:57

3. Jo's Lament (Stewart) – 3:24

4. You're My Girl (I Don't Want to Discuss It)

   (Cooper, Beatty, Shelby) – 4:27

SINGLES RELASED

“It’s All Over Now” / “Jo’s Lament”

(July 11, 1970)

Album cover of "Gasoline Alley" by Rod Stewart, released on Vertigo in the UK on September 11, 1970, featuring a vintage black-and-white photograph of a deserted cobblestone alleyway.

THE STORY 

Gasoline Alley was recorded between February and April 1970 at Morgan Studios in London. It blends Stewart’s original compositions with carefully chosen covers. The album showcases Stewart’s developing signature raspy vocal style and his strong connection with Faces members, particularly Ronnie Wood.

CONTEXT & NOTES 

This US edition features different artwork from the UK version, showing a striking cobblestone street scene with a manhole cover. The album received strong critical acclaim and peaked at No. 27 on the US Billboard 200. It helped solidify Rod Stewart’s reputation as a major solo artist while he was still active with Faces.

US VARIANTS

• LP, Album, Stereo, Philips Pressing, Embossed Cover, Gatefold – Mercury SR 61264 (1970)

• LP, Album, Stereo, Philips Press, Embossed Gatefold – Mercury SR 61264 (1970)

• LP, Album, Promo, Embossed Gatefold – Mercury SR 61264 (1970)

• 8-Track Cartridge, Album – Mercury MC 8-61264 (1970)

• LP, Album, Single Sleeve – Mercury SR 61264 (1970)

• Reel-To-Reel, 7 ½ ips, ¼", 4-Track Stereo – Mercury M 61264 (1970)

• LP, Album, Terre Haute Pressing, Embossed Gatefold, Red Label – Mercury SR 61264 (1970)

• LP, Album, Stereo, Santa Maria Pressing, Embossed Gatefold – Mercury SR 61264 (1970)

• LP, Album, Stereo, Mercury Pressing, Embossed Gatefold – Mercury SR 61264 (1970)

• LP, Album, Club Edition, Stereo, RCA, Gatefold – Mercury SR 61264 (1970)

• LP, Album, Terre Haute Pressing, Pitman Plating, Embossed Gatefold, Red Label, No Perimeter Text – Mercury SR 61264 (1970)

PERSONNEL 

Rod Stewart – lead vocals, acoustic guitar

Ronnie Wood – guitar, acoustic guitar, bass

Martin Quittenton – acoustic guitar Stanley Matthews – mandolin

Ronnie Lane – bass, backing vocals

Pete Sears – piano, bass

Ian McLagan – piano, organ Mick Waller – drums

Kenney Jones – drums

PRODUCTION 

Produced by Rod Stewart and Lou Reizner

CHARTS US

Billboard 200: No. 27

PACKAGING / ARTWORK HIGHLIGHTS

• Iconic cobblestone street photograph on the front cover

• Atmospheric gatefold-style presentation (US variation)

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WHAT THE SLEEVE SHOWS

The front cover depicts a weathered cobblestone alleyway with a prominent manhole cover in the foreground. The back cover features a contemplative portrait of a young Rod Stewart in a rust-coloured velvet jacket.

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SOURCES 

Discogs, 45 World, Wikipedia.

All album artwork, photographs, labels, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference