Tracklist
| A1 | Stroke It Noel | 2:04 | |
| A2 | For You | 2:45 | |
| A3 | Kizza Me | 2:45 | |
| A4 | You Can't Have Me | 3:11 | |
| A5 | Nightime | 2:53 | |
| A6 | Blue Moon | 2:07 | |
| A7 | Take Care | 2:48 | |
| B1 | Jesus Christ | 2:38 | |
| B2 | Femme Fatale | 3:32 | |
| B3 | O, Dana | 2:35 | |
| B4 | Big Black Car | 3:37 | |
| B5 | Holocaust | 3:55 | |
| B6 | Kanga Roo | 3:47 | |
| B7 | Thank You Friends | 3:05 |
Companies, etc.
- Phonographic Copyright ℗ – PVC Records
- Copyright © – Visa Records, Inc.
- Manufactured By – Jem Records, Inc.
- Distributed By – Jem Records, Inc.
- Published By – Koala Music
- Published By – Oakfield Avenue Music Co.
- Recorded At – Ardent Studios
- Mastered At – Sterling Sound
- Pressed By – Hub-Servall Record Mfg. Corp.
Credits
- Arranged By [String Arrangements] – Carl Marsh (2)
- Bass – William Murphy
- Coordinator [Kompilation Koordination] – Glenn Fidell
- Design – Murray Brenman
- Drums – Tarp Tarrant
- Engineer – Richard Rosebrough
- Guitar – Steve Cropper
- Keyboards – Jim Dickinson
- Liner Notes – Pete Tomlinson
- Photography By [Photos] – Michael O'Brien (9)
- Producer – Jim Dickinson
- Reeds, Woodwind, Synthesizer – Carl Marsh (2)
Notes
℗ 1978 PVC Records
℗ & © 1978 Visa Records, Inc.
First official release in 1978. Cover and inner sleeve refer to the album "3rd". Spine and label refer to the album as "Third". Liner text begins on back of jacket and ends on the inner sleeve. Printed on the other side of the inner sleeve: the poem “The Flood” by J.F.K Knifebender (© 1978 J. F. K. Knifebender). Original has the black and white photo cover as opposed to the later reissue with black and blue cover.
On back cover: Printed in USA.
On label: Made in U.S.A.
℗ & © 1978 Visa Records, Inc.
First official release in 1978. Cover and inner sleeve refer to the album "3rd". Spine and label refer to the album as "Third". Liner text begins on back of jacket and ends on the inner sleeve. Printed on the other side of the inner sleeve: the poem “The Flood” by J.F.K Knifebender (© 1978 J. F. K. Knifebender). Original has the black and white photo cover as opposed to the later reissue with black and blue cover.
On back cover: Printed in USA.
On label: Made in U.S.A.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Rights Society: ASCAP
- Rights Society (Track B2): BMI
- Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, etched exc. 'STERLING'): PVC-7903-A STERLING HUB
- Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, etched): PVC 7903-B HUB
Other Versions (5 of 42)
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3rd (LP, Album, Test Pressing, White Label) | Stax | none | US | 1975 | ||
| The Third Album (LP, Album) | Aura (7) | AUL 703 | UK | 1978 | |||
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The Third Album (LP, Album) | AURA (7) | 2473209, 2473 209 | 1978 | |||
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The Third Album (LP, Album) | Powderworks | MLF 303 | Australia | 1978 | ||
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The Third Album (LP, Album) | Aura (7) | AUL 703 | UK | 1978 |
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Hopefully we'll get a new reissue soon that replicates this version's artwork and tracklisting. Its been nearly 20 years since the last i think. -
Hands down ,by far the best version of this collosal masterpiece ..The best track selectiom and easily the best running order .How other versions could NOT have Thank You Friends as the closing number is a critical flaw -
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Might I ask why this is considered a “dark and depressing” album, I could never understand it. Or maybe I just listen to a lot of dark music that I can’t even tell? -
I love Big Star, fan since the early 90's.
Oddly, 3rd has grown on me during these past decades. #1 Record is just that when it comes to Big Star. That being said, 3rd is the most interesting and enjoyable to listen to. Sad songs, experimental sounds, stripped down rock and roll, session men, a VU cover, and that Jody Stephens tune!!! Their best?
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