James Taylor Greatest Hits Vinyl LP WB BS 2979 Fire & Rain Sweet Baby James 1976
James Taylor Greatest Hits VG+ Vinyl LP - WB BS 2979 Fire and Rain, Sweet Baby James, Carolina In My Mind
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and cover. Vinyl plays beautifully with great fidelity. First pressing with palm tree label. Gatefold cover is fully intact with only minor shelf wear. Includes original inner sleeve. One of the best copies I have seen of this classic record.
Greatest Hits is the first compilation album by James Taylor. Released in November 1976, it is the best-selling album of his career.
The album took place in the context of Taylor's end of his recording contract with Warner Records. It features redone versions of "Carolina in My Mind" and "Something in the Way She Moves", both of which had been previously included on Taylor's self-titled debut album in 1968. It also includes a previously unavailable live version of "Steamroller". The album became a steady seller for many years, and Greatest Hits has sold over 11,000,000 copies certifying it as a Platinum album eleven times over.
Track listing
Side 1 "Something in the Way She Moves" (1976 Version) – 3:14 "Carolina in My Mind" (1976 Version) – 4:00 "Fire and Rain" – 3:26 "Sweet Baby James" – 2:55 "Country Road" – 3:26 "You've Got a Friend" (Carole King) – 4:33
Side 2 "Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" – 2:39 "Walking Man" – 3:36 "How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You)" (Holland-Dozier-Holland) – 3:39 "Mexico" – 3:01 "Shower the People" – 4:01 "Steamroller" (Live) – 5:19
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.
MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.
NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear.
VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits.
GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.
GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.
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