Billy Joel - The Nylon Curtain Vinyl

Artist: Billy Joel

Title: The Nylon Curtain

Label: CBS

Catalogue Number: 460186 1

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1982

Pressing Year: Mid to Late 1980s UK Reissue

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

The Nylon Curtain is the eighth studio album by Billy Joel and one of the most ambitious and atmospheric records of his career.

Originally released in 1982 and produced by Phil Ramone, the album explores themes of social change, economic uncertainty and the changing American dream, while combining Billy Joel's distinctive songwriting with richly layered and adventurous studio production.

Featuring the classics Allentown, Pressure and Goodnight Saigon, alongside standout tracks including Laura, She's Right On Time, Scandinavian Skies and Where's The Orchestra?, The Nylon Curtain remains one of Billy Joel's most acclaimed and distinctive studio albums.

Pressing Notes

UK CBS reissue of The Nylon Curtain, catalogue number 460186 1, issued during the mid to late 1980s.

This copy features the documented 460186 1 A1 / 460186 1 B1 matrix combination, identifying it as the UK 460186 1 reissue edition.

The A1/B1 matrices are first cuts for this particular reissue catalogue number, but this should not be confused with the original 1982 UK first pressing, which was issued under the earlier CBS catalogue number 85959.

A desirable UK analogue reissue of one of Billy Joel's most ambitious albums, retaining the original nine-track album configuration.

Track Listing

Side One

Allentown
Laura
Pressure
Goodnight Saigon

Side Two

She's Right On Time
A Room Of Our Own
Surprises
Scandinavian Skies
Where's The Orchestra?
Matrix / Runout

Side One: 460186 1 A1

Side Two: 460186 1 B1

Additional Information
Mid to late 1980s UK reissue
CBS Records
Catalogue number 460186 1
A1 / B1 matrix combination
First-cut matrices for the 460186 1 edition
33⅓ RPM LP
Produced by Phil Ramone
Features Allentown
Includes Pressure and Goodnight Saigon
Includes Laura, She's Right On Time and Scandinavian Skies
Original nine-track album configuration
Collectible UK analogue 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. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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