Sold Date: May 3, 2023
Start Date: April 27, 2023
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Harry Chapin Greatest Stories Live VG++ Vinyl 2 LP Set - Elektra 7E-2009 - First Pressing with Taxi, Cats In the Cradle, W.O.L.D. and more

Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides and plays beautifully throughout -- excellent copiy. First edition pressing, original gatefold cover is strong with good color and very little wear. The original owner must have recorded it on to tape, as it includes a sheet with all the track times written out.
Greatest Stories Live is a 1976 greatest hits live album by Harry Chapin. It was recorded over three nights at three California venues in November 1975. The original LP release featured three new studio tracks, two of which ("She Is Always Seventeen" and "Love Is Just Another Word") were excluded from the CD release. "A Better Place to Be" was released as a single, and did crack the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
The album is notable for its extended version of "30,000 Pounds of Bananas", infamous for Chapin's recounting of his brothers' remarks after hearing the original ending: "Harry...it sucks." The quote became so popular with Harry Chapin fans that concert shirts were sold with the quotation on it.
Tracklist
A1Dreams Go By A2W.O.L.D. A3Saturday Morning A4I Wanna Learn A Love Song
B1Mr. Tanner B2A Better Place To Be B3Let Time Go Lightly
C1Cats In The Cradle C2Taxi C3Circle
D130,000 Pounds Of Bananas D2She Is Always Seventeen D3Love Is Just Another Word D4The Shortest Story
Musicians Harry Chapin - guitar, vocals Ron Bacchiocchi - synthesizer, percussion, clavinet Ed Bednarski - clarinet Stephen Chapin - synthesizer, piano, vocals Tom Chapin - guitar, banjo, vocals Christine Faith - vocals Cheryl Ferrio - vocals Howie Fields - drums David Kondziela - vocals Paul Leka - piano, clavinet Michael Masters - cello Tim Moore - piano Mark Mundy - vocals Ronald Palmer - guitar, vocals Don Payne - bass Kathy Ramos - vocals Tim Scott - cello Allan Schwartzberg - drums Frank Simms - vocals George Simms - vocals Ken Smith - percussion Bob Springer - percussion John Tropea - guitar Betsy Wager - vocals Doug Walker - bass, guitar, vocals John Wallace - bass, vocals Sue White - vocals Christopher von Koschembahr - vocals _____________________________________________
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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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