Carole King - Tapestry AMLS 2025 Vinyl

Artist: Carole King
Title: Tapestry
Label: Ode Records / A&M Records
Catalogue Number: AMLS 2025
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1971
Pressing Year: 1971 UK First Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Tapestry is one of the most acclaimed singer-songwriter albums ever recorded and a defining release of the 1970s. Released in 1971, the album transformed Carole King from a successful songwriter into a global recording star. Featuring timeless classics such as "It's Too Late", "I Feel The Earth Move", "So Far Away", "You've Got A Friend" and "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman", the album won multiple Grammy Awards and remains one of the best-selling albums of all time.

Pressing Notes

Original 1971 UK first pressing on Ode Records distributed by A&M Records, catalogue number AMLS 2025. Early UK copies were issued in the iconic gatefold sleeve featuring the famous photograph of Carole King seated with her cat Telemachus and the handmade tapestry that inspired the album title. First pressings remain highly sought after by collectors and are admired for their warm analogue sound quality and historical importance.

Track Listing

Side A

I Feel The Earth Move
So Far Away
It's Too Late
Home Again
Beautiful
Way Over Yonder

Side B

You've Got A Friend
Where You Lead
Will You Love Me Tomorrow?
Smackwater Jack
Tapestry
(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
Matrix / Runout

Side A: AMLS 2025 A
Side B: AMLS 2025 B

Additional Information
Original UK first pressing
Ode Records / A&M Records
Catalogue number AMLS 2025
Gatefold sleeve
Features "It's Too Late"
Includes "You've Got A Friend" and "I Feel The Earth Move"
Grammy Award-winning album
One of the best-selling albums of all time
Essential singer-songwriter classic
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 very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.

Good (G)

Visible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.

Shipping

All records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.

All orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.