Gerry Rafferty - City to City United Artists Vinyl

Artist: Gerry Rafferty
Title: City To City
Label: United Artists Records
Catalogue Number: UAS 30104
Country: United Kingdom
Original Release Year: 1978
Pressing Year: 1978 UK First Pressing
Format: Vinyl LP
Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

City To City is Gerry Rafferty's breakthrough solo album and one of the finest singer-songwriter records of the 1970s. Released in January 1978, it marked his first major release following the dissolution of Stealers Wheel and became an international success. The album features the iconic hit "Baker Street", renowned for its unforgettable saxophone riff, alongside classics such as "Right Down The Line", "Home And Dry" and the title track. The album reached No. 1 in the United States and became one of the best-selling records of the year.

Pressing Notes

Original UK first pressing on United Artists Records, catalogue number UAS 30104. Early UK copies are highly regarded by collectors for their excellent analogue sound quality and original artwork. The album was recorded during 1977 and released at the height of Rafferty's songwriting powers, helping establish him as one of Britain's most respected singer-songwriters. First pressings remain the preferred choice for many collectors and audiophiles.

Track Listing

Side A

The Ark
Baker Street
Right Down The Line
City To City
Stealin' Time

Side B

Mattie's Rag
Whatever's Written In Your Heart
Home And Dry
Island
Waiting For The Day

Matrix / Runout

Side A: UAS 30104 A
Side B: UAS 30104 B

Additional Information
Original UK first pressing
United Artists Records UAS 30104
Features the classic hit "Baker Street"
Includes "Right Down The Line" and "Home And Dry"
Produced by Gerry Rafferty and Hugh Murphy
Stereo pressing
Platinum-selling album
Essential 1970s singer-songwriter release
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.

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