Master No. Side 1: HS-1638 (X4RS-4312)
Master No. Side 2: HS-1639 (X4RS-4313)
Jacket Concept: Craig Braun Inc.
Design: Bob Cato
Photography: Jim Hendin
The Rustix are:
Chuck Brucato – vocals
Ron Collins – bass
David Colon – drums
Bob D'Andrea – guitar
Vinnie Strenk – Hammond B3
Al Galich – lead vocals
Formed in 1967 in Rochester, New York, the band comprised the above six members, although sloppy editing of the group photograph on the rear cover shows one of them appearing twice; on both the extreme left and right; so that at first glance The Rustix appear to have seven members.
This is one of five albums that launched Motown's progressive rock "Rare Earth" label in August 1969 and like the other four; RS-505, RS-506, RS-507 and RS-509, it was initially housed in a die cut round top cover, with new artwork specifically commissioned for the release. Later re-pressings of these five albums were released with a standard square cover.
Motown also included this album with those mentioned above in a promotional five record box set to launch the new label. The box cover featured the Rare Earth logo with "A Very Heavy New Label" printed on the front.