Sold Date: September 18, 2023
Start Date: May 6, 2023
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Stevie Nicks Bella Donna Vinyl LP - Modern MR 38-139 VG+ First Pressing (1981) with Stop Draggin' My Heart Around, Edge of Seventeen
Condition: Very Good+ Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well. Original cover has some light creasing but is fully intact. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics in great shape.
Bella Donna is the debut solo studio album by Stevie Nicks. Released in July 1981, the album reached number one on the US Billboard 200 in September of that year. Bella Donna was awarded platinum status by the RIAA less than three months after its release, and in 1990 was certified quadruple-platinum for four million copies shipped. Bella Donna spent nearly three years on the Billboard 200, from July 1981 to June 1984.
The album spawned four hit singles during 1981 and 1982: the Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers-penned duet "Stop Draggin' My Heart Around" (#3), the Don Henley duet "Leather and Lace" (#6), her signature song "Edge of Seventeen" (#11) and country-tinged "After the Glitter Fades" (#32).
Bella Donna would mark the beginning of Nicks' trend of calling upon her many musician friends and connections to fully realize her sparse demo recordings. Along with friends Tom Petty and Don Henley, Nicks brought in session musician Waddy Wachtel, Bruce Springsteen's E-Street Band pianist Roy Bittan, and Stax session man Donald "Duck" Dunn of Booker T. & the MGs. The album marked the first recording featuring Nicks' backing vocalists, Sharon Celani and Lori Perry, who still record and tour with Nicks today.
Tracklist
Side One Bella Donna5:18 Kind Of Woman3:08 Stop Draggin' My Heart Around4:02 Think About It3:33 After The Glitter Fades3:27
Side Two Edge Of Seventeen5:28 How Still My Love3:51 Leather And Lace3:55 Outside The Rain4:17 The Highwayman4:49
Band Stevie Nicks – vocals, tack piano (track 9) Waddy Wachtel – guitar (tracks 1–2, 4–8) Davey Johnstone – acoustic guitar (tracks 1–2, 4–5, 7, 10) Bob Glaub – bass guitar (tracks 1–2, 4–7) Benmont Tench – organ (tracks 1–7, 9) Russ Kunkel – drums (tracks 1–2, 4–8)
Additional musicians Tom Petty – rhythm guitar (tracks 3, 9), co-lead vocals (track 3) Mike Campbell – guitar (tracks 3, 9, 10) Don Felder – guitar (track 10) Don Henley – vocals, drums, backup vocals (tracks 8, 10) Stan Lynch – drums (tracks 3, 9) Donald Dunn – bass guitar (track 3) Tom Moncrieff – bass guitar (track 9) Richard Bowden – bass guitar (track 10) Dan Dugmore – pedal steel guitar (track 5) Bill Elliott – piano (track 1) Bobbye Hall – percussion (tracks 1–2, 4–7) Phil Jones – percussion (tracks 3, 9) Roy Bittan – piano (tracks 2, 5–8) Billy Payne – piano (track 4)
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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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