album, vinyl, record, 1970s, 70s, Kansas, Point of Know Return, Kerry Livgren, Steve Walsh, Portrait (He Knew), Dust in the Wind

DEALS: 10% off your purchase when you order 3+ records. $4.99 flat-rate shipping on orders over $50. Free shipping on orders over $100. (Applies to sealed old-stock and used vinyl.)

All of our used records are play-graded and come in a protective outer-sleeve. NOTE: Listing info may change after your purchase, but you'll receive the album that you ordered** (more details at bottom). If you have any questions, please ask. Catalog Number: JZ-34929

CONDITION DETAILS Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays nicely (play-tested). Cover looks great; no scuffing (front/back), one wear spot near right-center on front. Inner sleeve is original (lyrics/artwork). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Little-to-no shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; wear to corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. (Not a cut-out.)

ABOUT THE RECORD Point of Know Return, by American progressive rock band Kansas, marked the commercial peak of the band. A subsequent tour brought them to the largest venues in the country, such as Madison Square Garden (which was sold out resulting in a second show at the newly constructed nearby Nassau Coliseum on Long Island) and the LA Forum (on New Year's Eve 1977). Marketing efforts were escalated at that point, including a tour book featuring an essay about the band by then Rolling Stone contributor Cameron Crowe. The band became a staple on FM radio at this point, and during this period was one of the most popular rock acts in the country. Point of Know Return would be Kansas' highest charting album in the US, peaking at #4 in January 1978, and would sell four million copies in the US and be certified Quadruple Platinum by the RIAA. It also featured three charting singles: Portrait (He Knew) at #64, Dust in the Wind at #6 and the title song at #28. During a debate of greatest "Song 1 Side 1" in history among the lead characters in the movie High Fidelity, Jack Black's character criticizes one of John Cusack's character's proposals as "too obvious, like 'Point of Know Return'/'Point of Know Return.'" The album cover has become an iconic image from the album rock era, appearing on the background of the set of VH1 Classic, on tee shirts worn by characters in movies and on TV, and in other places. In October 2009, a live version of the title track Point of Know Return was released as a downloadable add-on to the Harmonix video game Rock Band. The title track has also been used in a 2009 State Farm commercial, in which a man sings along to it in his parked car. In the 2008 movie The Rocker, Rainn Wilson's character 'Robert Fishman' is seen wearing a Point of Know Return t-shirt.

TRACK LISTING Paradox The Spider Portrait (He Knew) Closet Chronicles Lightning's Hand Dust In The Wind Sparks Of The Tempest Nobody's Home Hopelessly Human

Important (please read): Our used records are play-graded in their entirety and rated accordingly. We DO NOT necessarily make note of, or take into consideration, any visual imperfections that do not affect the sound while being played on our record players. If you would like a visual description of the vinyl itself, please ask, and we will be happy to provide one for you. **NOTE: Listing info, pictures, and/or product may change after your purchase. You will receive the item that you ordered. You may look at your PayPal receipt for an accurate account of your order. On eBay, you may also confirm your order by doing the following: Click the number sold (which is near the price on the listing). Then find your username and click "more actions" (to the right of your name). Select "view purchased item," and that will show you the listing as it was when you made your purchase. Promotional shipping offer: $4.99 flat S&H for orders totaling $60 or more for 2+ albums. For orders under $60, we combine shipping (it will be calculated at check-out or sent through an invoice). Please take note of the estimated delivery date (which is located at the top of the page, beneath the price box). Media mail sometimes takes longer than the estimate shown. International, APO, and FPO orders can take up to several months to arrive, but will be shipped in the time stated. Returns/Exchanges/Damage: We will work with you to resolve any given situation. Please contact us if there is a problem. Please to find other items (and sign-up for our Weekly Newsletter of newly-listed items and specials). If there is another title by the same (or a similar) artist that you don't see listed in our store, please contact us - we take requests!!

Keywords: album, vinyl, record, 1970s, 70s, Kansas, Point of Know Return, Kerry Livgren, Steve Walsh, Portrait (He Knew), Dust in the Wind