{"product_id":"billy-joel-the-nylon-curtain-vinyl","title":"Billy Joel - The Nylon Curtain Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Billy Joel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: The Nylon Curtain\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: CBS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: 460186 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1982\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: Mid to Late 1980s UK Reissue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nylon Curtain is the eighth studio album by Billy Joel and one of the most ambitious and atmospheric records of his career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUK CBS reissue of The Nylon Curtain, catalogue number 460186 1, issued during the mid to late 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy features the documented 460186 1 A1 \/ 460186 1 B1 matrix combination, identifying it as the UK 460186 1 reissue edition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA desirable UK analogue reissue of one of Billy Joel's most ambitious albums, retaining the original nine-track album configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAllentown\u003cbr\u003e\nLaura\u003cbr\u003e\nPressure\u003cbr\u003e\nGoodnight Saigon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe's Right On Time\u003cbr\u003e\nA Room Of Our Own\u003cbr\u003e\nSurprises\u003cbr\u003e\nScandinavian Skies\u003cbr\u003e\nWhere's The Orchestra?\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: 460186 1 A1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: 460186 1 B1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nMid to late 1980s UK reissue\u003cbr\u003e\nCBS Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number 460186 1\u003cbr\u003e\nA1 \/ B1 matrix combination\u003cbr\u003e\nFirst-cut matrices for the 460186 1 edition\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Phil Ramone\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Allentown\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Pressure and Goodnight Saigon\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Laura, She's Right On Time and Scandinavian Skies\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal nine-track album configuration\u003cbr\u003e\nCollectible UK analogue pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57341343138165,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/C919807A-1124-4422-B8D9-053C47E3EC3B.jpg?v=1783348719","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/billy-joel-the-nylon-curtain-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}