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Japanese pressing of Bill Joel’s “The Stranger”

Vinyl is Near Mint (NM) and looks unplayed.

Cover (VG+) has some spotting on front, but good corners and no ringwear or splits.

Obi strip in excellent condition.

Includes original insert.

Spending six weeks at No. 2 on the US Billboard 200 chart, The Stranger was Joel's critical and commercial breakthrough. Four singles were released in the US, all of which became Top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 chart: "Just the Way You Are" (No. 3), "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)", "She's Always a Woman" (both No. 17), and "Only the Good Die Young" (No. 24). Other songs, such as "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant" and "Vienna", have become staples of his career and are frequently performed in his live shows. The album won two awards at the 1978 Grammy Awards: Record of the Year and Song of the Year for "Just the Way You Are".

This vinyl record is a must-have for any Billy Joel fan. The double LP album, titled "The Stranger," is in near mint condition and comes with a very good plus sleeve grading. The 12" record is in 33 RPM format and is made of high-quality vinyl material. The record label is Vinyl Japan and the release title is "The Stranger." This rock genre album is perfect for any music lover's collection.