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All of our used records are play-graded and come in a protective outer-sleeve. Catalog Number: BDS-5024

CONDITION DETAILS Autographed by Melanie (authentic - I personally got this signed by her). Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Gate-fold cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back/inner-gate). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of some use. (Not a cut-out.)

ABOUT THE RECORD Born to Be was Melanie's debut album. Following Melanie's success at the Woodstock Festival in 1969 Buddha repackaged and reissued the album as My First Album. Bo Bo's Party became a No. 1 single in France. Born to Be, according to a review on allmusic.com, "is an intriguing curate's egg. Neither Melanie, nor her producer-husband Peter Schekeryk, seem sure exactly where her strengths lie, so she is cast in a number of roles: Piaf-imitating chanteuse (In the Hour), soul-searching, angst-heavy troubadour (Momma Momma), giggling novelty figure (Animal Crackers) and children's entertainer (Christopher Robin Is Saying His Prayers). Stranger still, half the time the experiment works; the small ensemble, led by her own enthusiastic guitar playing creates an arty, coffeehouse ambiance."
Portions of our "About the Record" section are taken from information gathered from Wikipedia and AllMusic.

TRACK LISTING In The Hour I'm Back In Town Bo Bo's Party Mr. Tambourine Man Momma Momma I Really Loved Harold Animal Crackers Cristopher Robin (Is Saying His Prayer) Close To It All Merry Christmas

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