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Gordon Lightfoot Sundown Vinyl LP - Reprise MS 2177 VG++ First Pressing (1974) with Sundown and Carefree Highway
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity and no issues. Original cover has good color, light shelf wear, and no splits or writing. 
Sundown is Canadian singer Gordon Lightfoot's tenth original album, released in 1974 on the Reprise Records label. It reached No. 1 in the US on the pop chart, the only Lightfoot album to achieve this. In his native Canada, it topped the RPM 100 for five consecutive weeks, first hitting No. 1 on June 22, 1974, the same day it reached the top on the south of the border.
The album marked the pinnacle of Lightfoot's acoustic folk-country blend before he embarked on an increasing use of electric instruments, although he did include some electric guitar, notably on the title track. As for singles, the title track reached No. 1 on the pop chart, while "Carefree Highway" reached No. 10.
Track listing
Side 1  "Somewhere U.S.A." – 2:50 "High and Dry" – 2:12 "Seven Island Suite" – 6:00 "Circle of Steel" – 2:45 "Is There Anyone Home" – 3:15
Side 2  "The Watchman's Gone" – 4:25 "Sundown" – 3:45 "Carefree Highway" – 3:45 "The List" – 3:00 "Too Late for Prayin'" – 4:15
Personnel Gordon Lightfoot – lead and backing vocals, 6- and 12-string acoustic guitars, chimes, bells, Red Shea – electric, acoustic and classical guitars, dobro, slide dobro (tracks 1–5, 7, 9, 10) Terry Clements – acoustic guitar (tracks 1, 3–10) Rick Haynes – bass guitar (tracks 1, 4, 8, 9) John Stockfish – bass guitar (tracks 2, 3, 5–7, 10) Nick De Caro – accordion, horns, orchestration, piano, strings (tracks 3, 5, 6, 8, 10) Gene Martynec – Moog synthesizer (tracks 3, 5) Jim Gordon – drums, percussion (tracks 1–3, 5–9) Milt Holland – percussion, congas (tracks 1, 5, 6, 9) Catherine Smith – harmony vocals (track 2) Jack Zaza – English horn, recorder (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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