Lynyrd Skynyrd - Collected (2LP Yellow Vinyl) (Numbered)

Lynyrd Skynyrd stands as one of America’s most enduring musical institutions, the band that didn’t just play Southern rock, but defined it. For over fifty years, their unmistakable blend of blues, country, boogie and hard‑edged rock has inspired generations of fans. From lifelong devotees to newcomers discovering the power of “Free Bird” for the first time, Skynyrd’s music continues to resonate with a force few bands can match.

Formed in Jacksonville, Florida by a group of determined high‑school musicians, the band’s early years were marked by relentless touring, raw talent, and a name borrowed from a strict P.E. teacher, a tongue‑in‑cheek nod that would soon become legendary. Their first recordings, including “Need All My Friends” and “I’ve Been Your Fool”, laid the groundwork for what would become one of rock’s most iconic catalogs.

Everything changed when producer Al Kooper discovered the band and helped shape their groundbreaking debut, featuring future classics like “Tuesday’s Gone”, “Simple Man” and the monumental “Free Bird”, a song that would grow into a cultural phenomenon and a live show tradition shouted from audiences worldwide.

As the band evolved, so did their sound. With hits such as “Sweet Home Alabama”, “Call Me The Breeze” and “Saturday Night Special”, Lynyrd Skynyrd became a staple of rock radio and a defining voice of the American South. Their fiery three‑guitar attack, heartfelt songwriting, and electrifying stage presence earned them a reputation as one of the most powerful live acts of the 1970s.

Tragedy struck in 1977, when flying to a gig in Baton Rouge, Ronnie Van Zant, Steve Gaines and his sister back-up singer Cassie Gaines as well as their road manager perish in the crash, and leaving the surviving band members severely injured. However he band’s story didn’t end, rising again a decade later, Lynyrd Skynyrd entered a new era with fresh energy, new members, and a renewed commitment to honoring the legacy of those they lost. Albums, tours, and live recordings followed, proving that the Skynyrd spirit is unbreakable.

Today, Lynyrd Skynyrd remains a symbol of resilience, pride, and timeless American rock. Their music continues to inspire, uplift, and unite fans across generations, a legacy preserved in every groove of the Collected vinyl reissue that celebrate their extraordinary journey.

Lynyrd Skynrd Collected includes the classics “Need All My Friends”, “Free Bird”, “Tuesday’s Gone”, “Sweet Home Alamaba”, "Call Me The Breeze” and more iconic songs. Music On Vinyl presents a special coloured edition available as a limited edition of 7.500 individually numbered copies, presssed on yellow coloured vinyl and includes a 4 page booklet with liner notes.

1. Need All My Friends (As Lynard Skynard)
2. I've Been Your Fool
3. Free Bird
4. Tuesday's Gone
5. Sweet Home Alabama
6. Don't Ask No Questions
7. Working For MCA
8. Call Me The Breeze
9. Saturday Night Special
10. Whiskey Rock-A-Roller
11. Double Trouble
12. Gimme Back My Bullets
13. What's Your Name
14. That Smell
15. Down South Jukin'
16. Smokestack Lightning
17. Good Lovin's Hard To Find
18. Devil In The Bottle
19. Red White & Blue
20. Still Unbroken
21. Last Of A Dyin' Breed