Description: Original Vintage CARPENTERS CLOSE TO YOU Vinyl LP Album A&M STEREO SP 4271 1970 VG+ VINTAGE ORIGINAL LP ALBUMFROM HOME OF ORIGINAL OWNERPURCHASED 1970Album lovingly cared for and stored since 1970 for 53 years ALBUM COVER: VERY GOOD Retains vivid colors throughout, SOME WEAR ON FRONT, BACK OF ALBUM, paper breaks on edges INNER SLEEVES: VERY GOOD PLUS, slightly yellowed, PART WAY SLIT ON BOTTOM EDGE VINYL ALBUM : VERY GOOD PLUS some superficial scratches, labels are mint OWER NAME HAS BEEN BLACKED OUT ON ALBUM COVER AND LABEL Close to You is the second studio album by the American music duo Carpenters, released on August 19, 1970. In 2003, the album was ranked #175 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest albums of all time, maintaining the rating in a 2012 revised list. The album contains the hit singles "(They Long to Be) Close to You" and "We've Only Just Begun". The success of the title track earned Carpenters an international reputation. The album topped the Canadian Albums Chart and peaked at #2 on the U.S. Billboard albums chart. It was also successful in the United Kingdom, entering the top 50 of the official chart for 76 weeks during the first half of the 1970s.The album and its singles earned Carpenters eight Grammy Award nominations including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Record of the Year. Carpenters won the Best New Artist and Best Contemporary Vocal Performance by a Duo, Group or Chorus for the album. Carpenters – Close To You Label:A&M Records – SP-4271, A&M Records – SP 4271Format:Vinyl, LP, Album, Pitman PressingCountry:USReleased:Aug 19, 1970Genre:Rock, PopStyle:Pop Rock, Vocal PLAYLIST:A1We've Only Just Begun Written-By – Paul Williams , Roger Nichols 3:04A2Love Is Surrender Written-By – Ralph Carmichael 1:59A3Maybe It's You Written-By – John Bettis, Richard Carpenter 3:09A4Reason To Believe Written-By – Tim Hardin 3:02A5Help Written-By – Lennon / McCartney 3:02A6(They Long To Be) Close To You Written-By – Hal David / Burt Bacharach 4:34B1Baby It's You Written-By – Barney Williams, Burt Bacharach, Mack David 2:50B2I'll Never Fall In Love Again Written-By – Bacharach / David 2:56B3Crescent Noon Written-By – John Bettis, Richard Carpenter 4:09B4Mr. Guder Written-By – John Bettis, Richard Carpenter 3:17B5I Kept On Loving You Written-By – Paul Williams, Roger Nichols 2:13B6Another Song Written-By – John Bettis, Richard Carpenter 4:22 Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, PitmanArranged By, Keyboards, Conductor, Vocals – Richard CarpenterBass – Danny Woodhams, Joe OsbornDrums – Hal Blaine, Karen CarpenterProducer – Jack DaughertyVocals – Karen CarpenterWoodwind – Bob Messenger, Doug Strawn, Jim Horn Cat # SP-4271 appears on the label.Cat # SP 4271 appears on the spine, front and rear cover.Matrix / Runout (Side A label): SP-4441Matrix / Runout (Side B label): SP-4442Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, Side A runout): A&M SP-4441-P2Matrix / Runout (Variant 1, Side B runout): A&M SP-4442-P3 EXCELLENT VINTAGE ORIGINAL CONDITION STORED SAFELY IN A CLEAN, DRY, SMOKE-FREE,PET- FREE ENVIRONMENT.This ITEM will be mailed swiftly followingreceipt of payment by USPS MEDIA Mail and Insurance. Please email with questions. We offer 30 day return policy.We hope you enjoy your EBAY experience with usand will choose to return to shop often with us!
Price: 10 USD
Location: Wallingford, Vermont
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
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Artist: Carpenters
Record Label: A&M RECORDS
Case Type: Cardboard Sleeve
Fidelity Level: Full-Range
Vinyl Matrix Number: A&M SP 4441 - P2, A&M SP 4442-P3
Inlay Condition: Excellent (EX)
Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Format: Record
Release Year: 1970
Language: English
Record Size: 12"
Style: 1970s, Pop Rock, Vocal
Features: Original Cover, Original Inner Sleeve
Number of Audio Channels: Stereo
Speed: 33 RPM
Composer: Paul Williams, Burt Bacharch, Roger Nichols, Lennon/McCartney, John Bettis, Ricahrd Carpenter
Release Title: CLOSE TO YOU
Color: Multicolor
Material: Vinyl
Catalog Number: SP 4271
Edition: First Pressing
Type: LP
Sleeve Grading: Very Good (VG)
Producer: Jack Daugherty
Era: 1970s
Instrument: Bass Guitar, Clarinet, Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, Oboe, Piano, Voice
Conductor: Richard Carpenter
Genre: Easy Listening, Pop, Rock
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States