Tom Waits - Closing Time Vinyl

Artist: Tom Waits

Title: Closing Time

Label: Asylum Records

Catalogue Number: SYLA 8756

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1973

Pressing Year: 1973 UK Original Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Closing Time is the stunning debut album by Tom Waits, released in 1973. Showcasing his distinctive gravelly voice and poetic songwriting, the album blends folk, jazz, blues and soft rock into a beautifully understated collection of songs. While later albums would introduce the experimental style for which Waits became renowned, Closing Time remains celebrated for its warm, intimate sound and timeless storytelling.

Featuring fan favourites including Ol' '55, Martha, Rosie, I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You, Virginia Avenue and Grapefruit Moon, the album has become one of Tom Waits' most beloved recordings and an essential addition to any singer-songwriter or classic rock vinyl collection.

Pressing Notes

Original 1973 UK Asylum Records pressing, catalogue number SYLA 8756. Issued in the original picture sleeve complete with the original company inner sleeve, early UK pressings are highly regarded for their rich analogue sound and have become increasingly collectible. Original UK copies remain sought after by both Tom Waits fans and collectors of classic 1970s singer-songwriter albums.

Track Listing

Side One

• Ol' '55
• I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You
• Virginia Avenue
• Old Shoes (& Picture Postcards)
• Midnight Lullaby
• Martha

Side Two

• Rosie
• Lonely
• Ice Cream Man
• Little Trip To Heaven (On The Wings Of Your Love)
• Grapefruit Moon
• Closing Time

Additional Information

• Original 1973 UK pressing
• Asylum Records
• Catalogue Number: SYLA 8756
• Original company inner sleeve
• 33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
• Produced by Jerry Yester
• Features Ol' '55
• Features I Hope That I Don't Fall In Love With You
• Features Martha
• Features Grapefruit Moon
• Features Closing Time
• Tom Waits' acclaimed debut album
• Highly collectible 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. 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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