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The Band The Last Waltz VG+ Vinyl - 3 LP Set Warner Bros. 3WS 3146  (1978) Includes Photo Book Insert
Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides and plays very well with good fidelity throughout. Original cover is intact with light wear, small tears on spine. Includes original photo book and all three original inner sleeves.  First edition pressing from 1978. Very nice copy!
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout): 3WS-1-3146-REC1 MCA-1 AZ CB Matrix / Runout (Side B runout): 3WS-2-3146-REC1 MCA-1 AZ CB Matrix / Runout (Side C runout): 3WS-1-3146-REC2 MCA-1 AZ CB Matrix / Runout (Side D runout): 3WS-4-3146 REC2 MCA-1 AZ CB Matrix / Runout (Side E runout): 3WS-1-3416-REC3 MCA-1 AZ CB Matrix / Runout (Side F runout): 3WS-2-3146-REC3 MCA-1 AZ CB
The Last Waltz is the second live album by the Band, released on Warner Bros. Records in 1978, catalogue 3WS 3146. It is the soundtrack to the 1978 film of the same name, and the final album by the original configuration of the Band. It peaked at No. 16 on the Billboard 200.
The triple album documents the Band's "farewell" concert which took place at Bill Graham's Winterland Ballroom on Thanksgiving Day 1976. The event included an actual Thanksgiving dinner for 5,000 attendees, with ballroom dancing and a stage set for La traviata borrowed from the San Francisco Opera.
The concert featured songs by the Band interspersed with the group backing up a variety of musical guests. These included many with whom they had worked in the past, notably their previous employers Ronnie Hawkins and Bob Dylan. Van Morrison, a Woodstock neighbor, had co-written and sung on the track "4% Pantomime" for the Cahoots album. Individual members of the Band had played with the invitees on the following albums: in 1972 with Bobby Charles for his self-titled album; in 1973 with Ringo Starr on Ringo; in 1974 with Joni Mitchell on Court and Spark and with Neil Young on On the Beach and the sessions for Homegrown, later assembled into an album and released in 2020; in 1975 with Muddy Waters and Paul Butterfield on The Muddy Waters Woodstock Album; in 1976 with Eric Clapton on No Reason to Cry and with Neil Diamond on Beautiful Noise.
Sides one through five of the album consisted of songs taken from the concert. Side six comprised "The Last Waltz Suite", new numbers composed by Robertson and performed by the Band on an MGM soundstage. The suite featured Emmylou Harris and, on a remake of "The Weight", Roebuck and Mavis Staples. The performance of "Helpless" by Neil Young features backing vocals by Joni Mitchell; Paul Butterfield plays harmonica for Muddy Waters on "Mannish Boy"; Dr. John plays congas on "Coyote" and plays guitar on "Down South in New Orleans"; the entire ensemble sings back-up on the closer, "I Shall Be Released".
Tracklist
Side one 1."Theme from The Last Waltz"Robbie Robertson 3:28 2."Up on Cripple Creek"RobertsonLevon Helm4:44 3."Who Do You Love?"Ellas McDanielRonnie Hawkins4:16 4."Helpless"YoungNeil Young5:47 5."Stage Fright"RobertsonRick Danko4:25
Side two 1."Coyote"MitchellJoni Mitchell5:50 2."Dry Your Eyes"Diamond, RobertsonNeil Diamond3:57 3."It Makes No Difference"RobertsonRick Danko6:48 4."Such a Night"Mac RebennackDr. John4:00
Side three 1."The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down"RobertsonLevon Helm4:34 2."Mystery Train"Junior Parker, Sam PhillipsPaul Butterfield, Levon Helm4:59 3."Mannish Boy"Mel London, McDaniel, McKinley MorganfieldMuddy Waters6:54 4."Further on Up the Road"Robey, VeaseyEric Clapton5:08
Side four 1."The Shape I'm In"RobertsonRichard Manuel4:06 2."Down South in New Orleans"J. Wright, J. AnglinBobby Charles, Dr. John3:06 3."Ophelia"RobertsonLevon Helm3:53 4."Tura Lura Lural (That's an Irish Lullaby)"ShannonVan Morrison, Richard Manuel4:15 5."Caravan"MorrisonVan Morrison6:02
Side five 1."Life Is a Carnival"Danko, Helm, RobertsonLevon Helm, Rick Danko4:32 2."Baby, Let Me Follow You Down"Reverend Gary Davis, Rick von SchmidtBob Dylan3:00 3."I Don't Believe You"DylanBob Dylan3:23 4."Forever Young"DylanBob Dylan4:42 5."Baby, Let Me Follow You Down (Reprise)"Davis, von SchmidtBob Dylan2:46 6."I Shall Be Released"DylanBob Dylan, Richard Manuel6:22
Side six 1."The Well"RobertsonRichard Manuel3:27 2."Evangeline"RobertsonRick Danko, Emmylou Harris, Levon Helm3:17 3."Out of the Blue"RobertsonRobbie Robertson3:03 4."The Weight"RobertsonLevon Helm, Mavis Staples, Pops Staples, Rick Danko4:38 5."The Last Waltz Refrain"RobertsonRichard Manuel, Robbie Robertson1:28 6."Theme from The Last Waltz"Robertson 3:22
The Band Rick Danko – bass guitar, fiddle, vocals Levon Helm – drums, mandolin, vocals Garth Hudson – organ, piano, accordion, synthesizer, clavinet, saxophones Richard Manuel – piano, drums, organ, clavinet, Dobro, vocals Robbie Robertson – guitars, piano, vocals
The horn section Rich Cooper – trumpet, flugelhorn James Gordon – flute, tenor saxophone, clarinet Jerry Hey – trumpet, flugelhorn Howard Johnson – tuba, baritone saxophone, flugelhorn, bass clarinet Charlie Keagle – clarinet; flute; alto, tenor and soprano saxophones Tom Malone – trombone, euphonium, alto flute, bass trombone Larry Packer – electric violin Horns arranged by Henry Glover, Garth Hudson, Howard Johnson, Tom Malone, John Simon and Allen Toussaint
Guest personnel Paul Butterfield – harmonica, vocal Bobby Charles – vocal Eric Clapton – guitar, vocal Neil Diamond – guitar, vocal Dr. John – piano, guitar, congas, vocal Bob Dylan – guitar, vocal Emmylou Harris – guitar, vocal Ronnie Hawkins – vocal Bob Margolin – guitar on "Mannish Boy" Joni Mitchell – guitar, vocal Van Morrison – vocal Pinetop Perkins – piano on "Mannish Boy" Dennis St. John – drums on "Dry Your Eyes" John Simon – piano on "Too Ra Loo Ra Loo Ral" Cleotha Staples – harmony vocal on "The Weight" Mavis Staples – vocal Roebuck "Pops" Staples – guitar, vocal Yvonne Staples – harmony vocal on "The Weight" Ringo Starr – drums on "I Shall Be Released" Muddy Waters – vocals Ronnie Wood – guitar on "I Shall Be Released" Neil Young – guitar, harmonica, vocal _____________________________________________
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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.

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