BILLY JOEL

THE STRANGER

ORIGINAL UK FIRST PRESSING 12" STEREO VINYL LP RECORD ALBUM

COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL LYRIC/PHOTO INSERT

VINYL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION (SEE DESCRIPTION)

COVER IN EXCELLENT CONDITION (SEE PHOTOS)

INNER SLEEVE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

CBS RECORDS

BARCODE: N/A

CAT NO: S CBS 82311

1977

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Billy Joel's first collaboration with producer Phil Ramone.
From the time of its release in 1977 until 1985, The Stranger was Columbia Records’ biggest selling album.

The Stranger Label: – CBS 82311,  – 82311,  – S CBS 82311,  – JC 34987Format: , LP, Album, Stereo Country:Released:Genre:, Style:,  Tracklist Hide Credits A1Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)3:30A2The Stranger5:08A3Just The Way You Are Alto Saxophone –  Alto Saxophone –  4:50A4Scenes From An Italian Restaurant Accordion –  Guitar –  Accordion –  Guitar –  7:35B1Vienna Accordion –  Accordion –  3:32B2Only The Good Die Young3:54B3She's Always A Woman3:19B4Get It Right The First Time3:54B5Everybody Has A Dream Backing Vocals – , , ,  Organ –  Backing Vocals – , , ,  Organ –  4:35B6The Stranger (Reprise) Companies, etc. Published By –  Published By –  Published By –  Phonographic Copyright ℗ –  Copyright © –  Copyright © –  Copyright © –  Copyright © –  Made By –  Pressed By –  Record Company –  Record Company –  Licensed To –  Credits Acoustic Guitar –  (tracks: A3, A4, B3 to B5),  (tracks: A3, B3, B4) Arranged By [Orchestration] –  Bass –  Drums –  Engineer – ,  Guitar –  Guitar [Six-, Twelve- & Highstring], Acoustic Guitar [Rhythm] –  Percussion –  (tracks: A2, A3, B5) Piano [Acoustic], Vocals, Keyboards [Electric], Synthesizer –  Producer –  Tenor Saxophone, Soprano Saxophone, Clarinet, Flute, Organ –  Written-By – * Notes Comes with printed lyric insert
Track B6 is not mentioned on either the sleeve or on the label.
Barcode and Other Identifiers Other (Insert): P 3382 Matrix / Runout (Side A label): S CBS 82311 A° Matrix / Runout (Side B label): S CBS 82311 B° Matrix / Runout (Etched run-out side A (variant 1)): CBS.S.82311. A1 Matrix / Runout (Etched run-out side B (variant 1)): CBS.S.82311. B1 Matrix / Runout (Etched run-out side A (variant 2)): CBS.S.82311. A3 Matrix / Runout (Etched run-out side B (variant 2)): CBS.S.82311. B3 Matrix / Runout (Etched run-out side A (variant 3)): CBS.S.82311. A5 Matrix / Runout (Etched run-out side B (variant 3)): CBS.S.82311. B3 Matrix / Runout (Etched run-out side A (variant 4)): CBS.S.82311. A-2 B Matrix / Runout (Etched run-out side A (variant 4)): CBS.S.82311 B4 ⋀ Matrix / Runout (Etched run-out side A (variant 5)): CBS.S.82311. A3 Matrix / Runout (Etched run-out side B (variant 5)): CBS.S.82311. B4 Matrix / Runout (Etched run-out side A (variant 6)): CBS.S.82311. A-2 Λ Matrix / Runout (Etched run-out side B (variant 6)): CBS.S.82311. B1

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Mint (M)The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet. booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records marked as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.Excellent (EX)The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.Very Good (VG)The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects is acceptableGood (G)Te record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etcFair (F)The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced.Poor (P)The record will not play properly due to scratched, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missingBad (B)The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler