In the late 60s and early 70s, Robert Clark Seger (Bob) went by the moniker "The Bob Seger System". Their debut record "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man" is seriously hard to find. The title track was a minor hit (reaching #17). It was released once on CD in 1993 (Capitol) and has been out of print since. It was selling used on Amazon for an astonishing $500 when I last checked. Check again.
The Bob Seger System then released the follow-up "Noah," which was pretty much a flop. I don't think this one ever got put out on CD. The "System" returned in 1970 with their final release called "Mongrel" (1993 on CD, Capitol cdp o777 7 81240 2 3). This one is another rarity, going for over $100. Check prices now. After this one, Bob started the solo career.
In short, if you see anything by The Bob Seger System, you should pick it up. Unless they are re-issued, they should remain highly sought after collector's items for some time.
UPDATE (8/29/07) - Bob Seger System "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man CD sells for $150.38 on ebay!
UPDATE (8/29/07) - Bob Seger System "Ramblin' Gamblin' Man CD sells for $150.38 on ebay!
UPDATE (9/16/07) - Another sells for $104.72.
UPDATE (11/13/07) - And another sells for $122.49.
UPDATE (12/12/07) - One is sacrificed for $89.88 (14 bids) - what a steal!?
UPDATE (2/2/08): "Mongrel" sells for $60.00 on ebay (12 bids).
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