Sold Date: February 28, 2023
Start Date: February 14, 2023
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Lou Reed Coney Island Baby Vinyl LP - RCA APL1-0915 (1976) VG++ First Pressing with Original Inner Sleeve 
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Cover is fully intact with good color, name written on front and a cutout notch, and includes original inner sleeve. 
Coney Island Baby is the sixth solo studio album by Lou Reed, released in January 1976 by RCA Records. The album has been described by Anthony DeCurtis as "perhaps the most romantic album of Reed's career". Many of the album's songs were inspired by and dedicated to Reed's girlfriend and muse at the time, Rachel Humphreys. According to Aidan Levy, Coney Island Baby was "as much a love letter to Rachel as it was to the nostalgic Coney Island of the mind."
Reviewing for Rolling Stone in 1976, Paul Nelson wrote, "For the eight superb songs on Coney Island Baby, Reed assembled the best band he has performed with since the Velvet Underground. Michael Suchorsky's versatile, controlled drumming is especially praiseworthy, and Reed himself has even managed to rekindle his intense, individualistic guitar playing of the late Sixties. Better yet, he has shelved his recent FM-DJ vocal style in favor of confident, expressive singing. The songs themselves—as structured and melodic as any Reed has written — are timeless, terrific rock & roll, and the strength of the genre is accentuated by the simplicity and logic of crisp, tactile production (by Reed and Godfrey Diamond) and careful, resourceful arrangements which emphasize both electric and acoustic guitars and inventive background vocals."
Tracklist
Side one "Crazy Feeling"  – 2:56 "Charley's Girl"  – 2:36 "She's My Best Friend"  – 6:00 "Kicks"  – 6:06
Side two "A Gift"  – 3:47 "Ooohhh Baby"  – 3:45 "Nobody's Business"  – 3:41 "Coney Island Baby"  – 6:36
Musicians Lou Reed – vocals, rhythm guitar, piano Bob Kulick – lead guitar, slide guitar Bruce Yaw – bass guitar Michael Suchorsky – drums, percussion Joanne Vent, Michael Wendroff, Godfrey Diamond – backing vocals Doug Yule – bass guitar on bonus tracks 2, 4–6, guitar on bonus tracks 4–6 Bob Meday – drums on bonus tracks 2, 4–6 Michael Fonfara – keyboards on bonus tracks 2, 4–6 _____________________________________________
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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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