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Vagabonds of the Western World

by Thin Lizzy

Released: September 21, 1973

Hard rock, blues rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Reissue.

The Album

"Vagabonds of the Western World" is the third studio album by the Irish hard rock band Thin Lizzy, released in 1973. This album marked the last appearance of original guitarist Eric Bell and was the first to feature artwork by Jim Fitzpatrick, whose designs would be prominent on many of the band's future albums. When Vagabonds of the Western World was repackaged for CD in 1991, it included the A and B-sides of the two singles released around that time.

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On October 11, 2010, the album was reissued…

On October 11, 2010, the album was reissued as a 2CD deluxe edition.

Disc 1 features the original album along with…

Disc 1 features the original album along with the bonus material, while Disc 2 contains additional bonus content.

"Whiskey in the Jar" was Lizzy's first hit

"Whiskey in the Jar" was Lizzy's first hit.

This version was remastered and included bonus tracks

This version was remastered and included bonus tracks.

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When Vagabonds of the Western World was repackaged for CD in 1991, it included the A and B-sides of the two singles released around that time. "Whiskey in the Jar" was Lizzy's first hit.

On October 11, 2010, the album was reissued as a 2CD deluxe edition. This version was remastered and included bonus tracks. Disc 1 features the original album along with the bonus material, while Disc 2 contains additional bonus content.