Billy Joel - Piano Man Vinyl

Artist: Billy Joel

Title: Piano Man

Label: CBS Records

Catalogue Number: CBS 32002

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1973

Pressing Year: 1973 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Piano Man is Billy Joel's second studio album, originally released in 1973. The album marked the beginning of Joel's rise to international success and takes its title from the song that would become his signature recording.

Blending piano-led rock, folk and singer-songwriter influences, the album features Piano Man, The Ballad Of Billy The Kid, You're My Home, Captain Jack and Travelin' Prayer. The original album contains ten tracks.

Pressing Notes

This is the original 1973 UK CBS pressing, catalogue number CBS 32002, issued in the original matt picture sleeve. The early UK pressing is identifiable by its plain orange CBS labels, making it a particularly desirable copy for collectors.

The album was originally released in 1973 and subsequently became a major part of Billy Joel's catalogue, with Piano Man eventually becoming one of his most recognisable songs.

Track Listing
Side One
Travelin' Prayer
Piano Man
Ain't No Crime
You're My Home
The Ballad Of Billy The Kid
Side Two
Worse Comes To Worst
Stop In Nevada
If I Only Had The Words (To Tell You)
Somewhere Along The Line
Captain Jack
Additional Information
Original 1973 UK Pressing
CBS Records
Catalogue Number: CBS 32002
Plain Orange CBS Labels
Original Matt Picture Sleeve
Original Inner Sleeve
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
10-track album
Features Piano Man, Captain Jack, The Ballad Of Billy The Kid, You're My Home and Travelin' Prayer
Billy Joel's second studio album
Classic 1970s singer-songwriter album
Highly desirable original UK pressing
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition with minimal signs of handling.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for, with only minimal signs of use.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with light signs of use. Minor surface marks may be present but do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, while remaining enjoyable to play.

Good (G)

More pronounced wear and marks, with some background noise possible.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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