Autographed Debut Album: Hand-Signed by Todd Rundgren
This entry showcases an authentic piece of power-pop and progressive rock history: an original 1970 vinyl LP pressing of Runt, hand-signed on the front cover by singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren. Released in June 1970 by Ampex Records and Bearsville Records, this milestone studio album served as Rundgren's debut release following his departure from Nazz.
Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, Todd Rundgren is celebrated as one of popular music's most prolific and versatile creative geniuses. Beyond his solo career—which produced enduring classics like "Hello It's Me", "I Saw the Light", and "Can We Still Be Friends"—Rundgren earned legendary status as a pioneering music producer, shaping iconic albums for artists including Meat Loaf (Bat Out of Hell), Grand Funk Railroad, The New York Dolls, XTC, and Hall & Oates.
Recorded with brothers Hunt and Tony Sales forming his rhythm section, Runt established Rundgren's solo identity, featuring his breakout hit single "We Gotta Get You a Woman", alongside fan-favorite tracks "Broke Down & Busted", "Believe in Me", and "Birthday Carol".
The front cover displays a portrait of a young Rundgren sitting cross-legged on a bench beside handwritten sheet music. Positioned cleanly across the sheet music graphic in the lower-right section, Todd Rundgren has rendered a dark signature ("Todd Rundgren"). Complete with its original Bearsville/Ampex vinyl LP disc, the album comes authenticated with an official Basic Certification Card from James Spence Authentication (JSA) (Certification Number: FF66355). Showing honest vintage edge wear and handling consistent with its 1970 release, this autographed debut LP stands as an essential centerpiece for Todd Rundgren enthusiasts, 1970s rock collectors, and vinyl archivists.
Album & Presentation Specifications
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HISTORIC 1970 AMPEX/BEARSVILLE PRESSING: Released in 1970 by Ampex / Bearsville Records (A-10105); complete with original printed album jacket and vinyl LP record disc.
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CLASSIC PORTRAIT COVER ART: Features the iconic front portrait photo and back-cover cartoon wizard illustration.
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AUTHENTIC VINTAGE CONDITION: Displays genuine edge wear, corner rubbing, and surface aging preserving true 1970s rock character.
Autograph Specifications & Provenance
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HAND-SIGNED BY TODD RUNDGREN: Authentically autographed across the front cover sheet music graphic by Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren ("Todd Rundgren").
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JSA CERTIFIED: Fully verified and authenticated by James Spence Authentication LLC (JSA) (Certification Number: FF66355).
