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Start Date: January 19, 2021
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British 1st release gatefold original film soundtrack to "The Muppet Movie" (1977, dir. James Frawley).

Featuring the players Frank Oz, Jim Henson, Jerry Nelson, Kathryn Mullen, Richard Hunt, Steve Whitmire and Dave Goelz.

As well as the Muppets, the film starred Charles Durning and Austin Pendleton, and it featured cameo appearances by Dom DeLuise, James Coburn, Edgar Bergen, Steve Martin, and Mel Brooks.

The Muppets ‎– The Muppet Movie (Original Soundtrack Recording) (1979)

Condition (refer also to notes at bottom):
VINYL: G-VG. Clean on visual inspection. Played just pre-listing and sound clarity is mixed. Long scratch on side A and light surface scuffs elsewhere when viewed at an angle. Surface noise at run-ins. Mild static and surface noise through side 1, noticeable more during quieter sequences and between cues (good). Side 2 is much brighter (very good). Plays with no sticking, jumping or skipping.
OUTER SLEEVE/COVER: G-VG. Colours are unfaded on glossy gatefold. Front and rear outer gates are clean. Mild scuffing to edges, spine, corners and aperture. A few vein-like creases in from edges and the odd defect and scuff on front. Rear outer gate in great shape with just light creasing. Inner gate has a few stains and discolouration at bottom left but nothing major. Overall, a decent copy.
INNER SLEEVE: VG. Offwhite/cream paper with square corners. Minor creasing and folding, mainly at aperture, but intact.

Label: CBS ‎– S CBS 70170
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Gatefold
Country: UK
Released: 1979
Genre: Funk / Soul, Blues, Pop, Stage & Screen
Style: Rhythm & Blues, Ballad, Funk, Disco, Soundtrack

Tracklist
A1. Rainbow Connection. 3:10
A2. Movin' Right Along (Performer – Fozzie). 2:54
A3. Never Before, Never Again (Performer – Miss Piggy). 2:32
A4. Never Before, Never Again (Instrumental). 3:50
A5. I Hope That Somethin' Better Comes Along (Performer – Rowlf). 3:55

B1. Can You Picture That (Performer – Dr. Teeth & The Electric Mayhem). 2:30
B2. I Hope That Somethin' Better Comes Along (Instrumental). 2:27
B3. I'm Going To Go Back There Someday (Performer – Gonzo). 2:50
B4. America (Arranged By – Ian Freebairn-Smith; Performer – Fozzie). 0:54
B5. Animal... Come Back Animal. 1:28
B6. Finale: The Magic Store (Performer – The Muppets). 5:30

Credits
Artwork By [Cover Illustration] – Michael K. Frith
Bass – Colin Cameron, Reinhold Press
Conductor [Orchestra], Arranged By [Orchestra] – Ian Freebairn-Smith
Design [Album] – Rick Wetzel
Drums – Gary Mallaber, James Gordon
Engineer [Assistant] – Michael Perricone
Executive Producer, Vocals [Kermit, Rowlf, Other] – Jim Henson
Guitar – Anthony Berg, Art Munson, Ernie Corallo
Harmonica – Tommy Morgan
Keyboards – Kenny Ascher, Michael Melvion, Randy Kerber
Keyboards, Saxophone – David Garland
Music By, Lyrics By – Kenny Ascher (tracks: A1 to B3, B6), Paul Williams (tracks: A1 to B3, B5, B6)
Percussion – Alan Estes, Mark Stevens
Performer – Kermit (tracks: A1, A2, A5)
Producer – Paul Williams
Recorded By – Danny Wallen
Recorded By, Remix – Gary Ulmer
Remix, Producer [Post] – Mentor Williams
Vocals [Fozzie, Miss Piggy, Other] – Frank Oz
Vocals [Gonzo, Other] – Dave Goelz
Vocals [Other] – Jerry Nelson, Kathryn Mullen, Richard Hunt, Steve Whitmire



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ITEM CONDITION - items are graded according to Record Collector definitions - see below:

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.