Joel, Billy

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	52nd Street Audiophile - LP - MFSL 2-384 Sealed 2013 Numbered, Limited Edition 180gm 45rpm 2LP Gatefold. Mastered On Mobile Fidelity’s World-Renowned Mastering System And Pressed At RTI. This Is Low Number 000213. more
	52nd Street Audiophile - LP - MFSL 2-384 Sealed 2013, Numbered, Limited Edition 45rpm 180gm 2LP Gatefold. Mastered On Mobile Fidelity’s World-Renowned Mastering System And Pressed At RTI. more
	52nd Street Used - LP - FC 35609 1978 Original Still In Shrink (FC Prefix). Grammy Hype Sticker. Corner Bumps. more
	52nd Street Used - LP - FC 35609 1978 Original With Rare "My Life" Hype Sticker On Shrink. Includes Custom Inner Sleeve. Grammy Album Of The Year. LP Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	52nd Street Audiophile - LP - HC 45609 1981 Half-Speed Master With Insert. Small Corner Crease & Corner Bump. LP Appears Glossy. more
	52nd Street Used - LP - FC 35609 1978 Original With Gold Promo Stamp On Rear. VG+ All Around. "Once The Stranger Became A Hit, Billy Joel Quickly Re-entered The Studio With Producer Phil Ramone To Record The Follow-up, 52nd Street. Instead Of Breaking From The Sound Of The Stranger, Joel Chose To Expand It, Making It More Sophisticated And Somewhat Jazzy. Often, His Moves Sounded As If They Were Responses To Steely Dan -- Indeed, His Phrasing And Melody For "Zanzibar" Is A Direct Homage To Donald Fagen Circa The Royal Scam, And It Also Boasts A Solo From Jazz Great Freddie Hubbard À La Steely Dan -- But Since Joel Is A Working-class Populist, Not An Elitist College Boy, He Never Shies Away From Big Gestures And Melodies. Consequently, 52nd Street Unintentionally Embellishes The Broadway Overtones Of Its Predecessor, Not Only On A Centerpiece Like "Stiletto," But When He's Rocking Out On "Big Shot." That Isn't Necessarily Bad, Since Joel's Strong Suit Turns Out To Be Showmanship -- He Dazzles With His Melodic Skills And His Enthusiastic Performances. He Also Knows How To Make A Record. Song For Song, 52nd Street Might Not Be As Strong As The Stranger, But There Are No Weak Songs -- Indeed, "Honesty," "My Life," "Until The Night," And The Three Mentioned Above Are Among His Best -- And They All Flow Together Smoothly, Thanks To Ramone's Seamless Production And Joel's Melodic Craftsmanship. It's Remarkable To Think That In A Matter Of Three Records, Joel Had Hit Upon A Workable, Marketable Formula -- One That Not Only Made Him One Of The Biggest-selling Artists Of His Era, But One Of The Most Enjoyable Mainstream Hitmakers. 52nd Street Is A Testament To That Achievement." AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	52nd Street Used - LP - FC 35609 1978 Original In Shrink. "Once The Stranger Became A Hit, Billy Joel Quickly Re-entered The Studio With Producer Phil Ramone To Record The Follow-up, 52nd Street. Instead Of Breaking From The Sound Of The Stranger, Joel Chose To Expand It, Making It More Sophisticated And Somewhat Jazzy. Often, His Moves Sounded As If They Were Responses To Steely Dan -- Indeed, His Phrasing And Melody For "Zanzibar" Is A Direct Homage To Donald Fagen Circa The Royal Scam, And It Also Boasts A Solo From Jazz Great Freddie Hubbard À La Steely Dan -- But Since Joel Is A Working-class Populist, Not An Elitist College Boy, He Never Shies Away From Big Gestures And Melodies. Consequently, 52nd Street Unintentionally Embellishes The Broadway Overtones Of Its Predecessor, Not Only On A Centerpiece Like "Stiletto," But When He's Rocking Out On "Big Shot." That Isn't Necessarily Bad, Since Joel's Strong Suit Turns Out To Be Showmanship -- He Dazzles With His Melodic Skills And His Enthusiastic Performances. He Also Knows How To Make A Record. Song For Song, 52nd Street Might Not Be As Strong As The Stranger, But There Are No Weak Songs -- Indeed, "Honesty," "My Life," "Until The Night," And The Three Mentioned Above Are Among His Best -- And They All Flow Together Smoothly, Thanks To Ramone's Seamless Production And Joel's Melodic Craftsmanship. It's Remarkable To Think That In A Matter Of Three Records, Joel Had Hit Upon A Workable, Marketable Formula -- One That Not Only Made Him One Of The Biggest-selling Artists Of His Era, But One Of The Most Enjoyable Mainstream Hitmakers. 52nd Street Is A Testament To That Achievement." AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	52nd Street Used - LP - PC 35609 1985 Reissue With PC Prefix With Nice Price Sticker, In Shrink. "Once The Stranger Became A Hit, Billy Joel Quickly Re-entered The Studio With Producer Phil Ramone To Record The Follow-up, 52nd Street. Instead Of Breaking From The Sound Of The Stranger, Joel Chose To Expand It, Making It More Sophisticated And Somewhat Jazzy. Often, His Moves Sounded As If They Were Responses To Steely Dan -- Indeed, His Phrasing And Melody For "Zanzibar" Is A Direct Homage To Donald Fagen Circa The Royal Scam, And It Also Boasts A Solo From Jazz Great Freddie Hubbard À La Steely Dan -- But Since Joel Is A Working-class Populist, Not An Elitist College Boy, He Never Shies Away From Big Gestures And Melodies. Consequently, 52nd Street Unintentionally Embellishes The Broadway Overtones Of Its Predecessor, Not Only On A Centerpiece Like "Stiletto," But When He's Rocking Out On "Big Shot." That Isn't Necessarily Bad, Since Joel's Strong Suit Turns Out To Be Showmanship -- He Dazzles With His Melodic Skills And His Enthusiastic Performances. He Also Knows How To Make A Record. Song For Song, 52nd Street Might Not Be As Strong As The Stranger, But There Are No Weak Songs -- Indeed, "Honesty," "My Life," "Until The Night," And The Three Mentioned Above Are Among His Best -- And They All Flow Together Smoothly, Thanks To Ramone's Seamless Production And Joel's Melodic Craftsmanship. It's Remarkable To Think That In A Matter Of Three Records, Joel Had Hit Upon A Workable, Marketable Formula -- One That Not Only Made Him One Of The Biggest-selling Artists Of His Era, But One Of The Most Enjoyable Mainstream Hitmakers. 52nd Street Is A Testament To That Achievement." AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erelwine. more
	52nd Street New - LP - FC 35609 Sealed 1978 Original (FC Prefix) With Rare "My Life / Big Shot / Honesty" Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. more
	52nd Street Audiophile - LP - HC 45609 Beautiful 1981 Half-Speed Master. LP Appears Unplayed. Small Initial On Rear Jacket. more
	52nd Street Audiophile - LP - 30AP 1955 Rare Japanese Master Sound LP, All Inserts And Obi. Appears Unplayed. more
	52nd Street Audiophile - LP - HC 45609 Beautiful 1981 Half-Speed Master With Original Outer Bag. Fedco $9.89 Price Tag Over Bag. more
	52nd Street Used - LP - 25AP 1152 Japanese Pressing With Inserts, No Obi. Light Corner Crease, LP Is New, Unplayed. more
	52nd Street New - LP - PC 35609 Sealed 1978 Original (FC Prefix). more
	52nd Street New - LP - FC 35609 Sealed 1978 Original (FC Prefix) With Rare "My Life" Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. Pristine Copy. more
	52nd Street Used - LP - FC 35609 1978 Original. "Once The Stranger Became A Hit, Billy Joel Quickly Re-entered The Studio With Producer Phil Ramone To Record The Follow-up, 52nd Street. Instead Of Breaking From The Sound Of The Stranger, Joel Chose To Expand It, Making It More Sophisticated And Somewhat Jazzy. Often, His Moves Sounded As If They Were Responses To Steely Dan -- Indeed, His Phrasing And Melody For "Zanzibar" Is A Direct Homage To Donald Fagen Circa The Royal Scam, And It Also Boasts A Solo From Jazz Great Freddie Hubbard À La Steely Dan -- But Since Joel Is A Working-class Populist, Not An Elitist College Boy, He Never Shies Away From Big Gestures And Melodies. Consequently, 52nd Street Unintentionally Embellishes The Broadway Overtones Of Its Predecessor, Not Only On A Centerpiece Like "Stiletto," But When He's Rocking Out On "Big Shot." That Isn't Necessarily Bad, Since Joel's Strong Suit Turns Out To Be Showmanship -- He Dazzles With His Melodic Skills And His Enthusiastic Performances. He Also Knows How To Make A Record. Song For Song, 52nd Street Might Not Be As Strong As The Stranger, But There Are No Weak Songs -- Indeed, "Honesty," "My Life," "Until The Night," And The Three Mentioned Above Are Among His Best -- And They All Flow Together Smoothly, Thanks To Ramone's Seamless Production And Joel's Melodic Craftsmanship. It's Remarkable To Think That In A Matter Of Three Records, Joel Had Hit Upon A Workable, Marketable Formula -- One That Not Only Made Him One Of The Biggest-selling Artists Of His Era, But One Of The Most Enjoyable Mainstream Hitmakers. 52nd Street Is A Testament To That Achievement." AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	52nd Street Audiophile - Used - HC 45609 1981 Half-Speed remaster for Columbia's CBS Mastersound series. Lower VG+, moderate cover wear with seam wear & corner dings. Comes with insert. "Once The Stranger became a hit, Billy Joel quickly re-entered the studio with producer Phil Ramone to record the follow-up, 52nd Street. Instead of breaking from the sound of The Stranger, Joel chose to expand it, making it more sophisticated and somewhat jazzy. Often, his moves sounded as if they were responses to Steely Dan -- indeed, his phrasing and melody for "Zanzibar" is a direct homage to Donald Fagen circa The Royal Scam, and it also boasts a solo from jazz great Freddie Hubbard à la Steely Dan -- but since Joel is a working-class populist, not an elitist college boy, he never shies away from big gestures and melodies. Consequently, 52nd Street unintentionally embellishes the Broadway overtones of its predecessor, not only on a centerpiece like "Stiletto," but when he's rocking out on "Big Shot." That isn't necessarily bad, since Joel's strong suit turns out to be showmanship -- he dazzles with his melodic skills and his enthusiastic performances. He also knows how to make a record. Song for song, 52nd Street might not be as strong as The Stranger, but there are no weak songs -- indeed, "Honesty," "My Life," "Until the Night," and the three mentioned above are among his best -- and they all flow together smoothly, thanks to Ramone's seamless production and Joel's melodic craftsmanship. It's remarkable to think that in a matter of three records, Joel had hit upon a workable, marketable formula -- one that not only made him one of the biggest-selling artists of his era, but one of the most enjoyable mainstream hitmakers. 52nd Street is a testament to that achievement." All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine more
	52nd Street Audiophile - Used - 30AP 1955 1982 Japanese audiophile reissue, without Obi. Housed in a heavier-duty single pocket jacket with card inner sleeve & inserts. "Once The Stranger became a hit, Billy Joel quickly re-entered the studio with producer Phil Ramone to record the follow-up, 52nd Street. Instead of breaking from the sound of The Stranger, Joel chose to expand it, making it more sophisticated and somewhat jazzy. Often, his moves sounded as if they were responses to Steely Dan -- indeed, his phrasing and melody for "Zanzibar" is a direct homage to Donald Fagen circa The Royal Scam, and it also boasts a solo from jazz great Freddie Hubbard à la Steely Dan -- but since Joel is a working-class populist, not an elitist college boy, he never shies away from big gestures and melodies. Consequently, 52nd Street unintentionally embellishes the Broadway overtones of its predecessor, not only on a centerpiece like "Stiletto," but when he's rocking out on "Big Shot." That isn't necessarily bad, since Joel's strong suit turns out to be showmanship -- he dazzles with his melodic skills and his enthusiastic performances. He also knows how to make a record. Song for song, 52nd Street might not be as strong as The Stranger, but there are no weak songs -- indeed, "Honesty," "My Life," "Until the Night," and the three mentioned above are among his best -- and they all flow together smoothly, thanks to Ramone's seamless production and Joel's melodic craftsmanship. It's remarkable to think that in a matter of three records, Joel had hit upon a workable, marketable formula -- one that not only made him one of the biggest-selling artists of his era, but one of the most enjoyable mainstream hitmakers. 52nd Street is a testament to that achievement." All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine more
	All About Soul Used - 7 - 659736 1993 7" Single Housed In A Picture Sleeve. Record Appears Glossy, Unplayed. "All About Soul (Radio Edit)" B/W The Previously Unreleased "You Picked A Real Bad Time." more
	An Innocent Man Used - LP - QC 38837 1983 Original With Custom Inner. more
	An Innocent Man New - LP - QC 38837 Sealed 1983 Original With Custom Song Hype Sticker On Shrink Wrap. more
	An Innocent Man Audiophile - LP - HC 48837 Factory Sealed 1983 Half-Speed Master. more
	An Innocent Man Used - LP - QC 38837 1983 Original In Custom Inner Sleeve With Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. Vinyl Is Pristine. more
	An Innocent Man Used - LP - 25AP 2660 Beautiful Japanese Pressing With Obi Plus The Rare Billy Joel 1983 Full Color Calender. “Recording The Nylon Curtain Exhausted Billy Joel, And Even Though It Had A Pair Of Major Hits, It Didn't Rival Its Predecessors In Terms Of Sales. Since He Labored So Hard At The Record, He Decided It Was Time For A Break -- It Was Time To Record An Album Just For Fun. And That's How His Homage To Pre-Beatles Pop, An Innocent Man, Was Conceived: It Was Designed As A Breezy Romp Through The Music Of His Childhood. Joel's Grasp On History Isn't Remarkably Astute -- The Opener "Easy Money" Is A Slice Of Stax/Volt Pop-Soul, Via The Blues Brothers (Quite Possibly The Inspiration For The Album), And The Label Didn't Break The Pop Charts Until Well After The British Invasion -- But He's In Top Form As A Craftsman Throughout The Record.” Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG more
	An Innocent Man Audiophile - LP - MFSL 2-388 Sealed, Numbered, Limited Edition 2LP 45rpm 180gm Gatefold. Mastered On Mobile Fidelity’s World-Renowned Mastering System And Pressed At RTI. more
	An Innocent Man Used Import - 30AP 2539 1983 Japanese audiophile reissue for CBS "Master Sound" series. With Obi, card inner & inserts. more
	An Innocent Man Used - LP - QC 38837 1983 Original With Custom Inner. "An Innocent Man" is the ninth studio album by American musician Billy Joel, released on August 8, 1983. The album is a homage to the popular music of Joel's adolescence, particularly the styles of the late 1950s and early 1960s. It features singles such as "Uptown Girl," "Tell Her About It," and "The Longest Time," all of which reflect Joel's fascination with doo-wop and early rock and roll. The album was commercially successful, reaching No. 4 on the Billboard 200 chart and achieving multi-platinum status, further solidifying Joel's place in the pop music landscape. Thematically, "An Innocent Man" explores various aspects of love and relationships, often with a nostalgic and introspective approach. The title track, "An Innocent Man," delves into feelings of vulnerability and yearning. Other songs like "Leave a Tender Moment Alone" and "Keeping the Faith" echo sentiments of romance and personal reflection. The album's production, characterized by its rich harmonies and catchy melodies, mirrors the musical influences of the era it seeks to celebrate. more
	An Innocent Man Audiophile - Used - HC 48837 1983 Half-Speed Speed Master. NM- jacket, two tiny corner dings. more
	An Innocent Man Audiophile - LP - HC 48837 Beautiful 1983 Half-Speed Speed Master. Appears Unplayed. more
	An Innocent Man Used - LP - QC 38837 Mint 1983 Original With Custom Song Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap And Custom Inner Sleeve. more
	An Innocent Man Used - LP - QC 38837 1983 Original With Custom Inner. Vinyl Is Glossy. Tiny Corner Bump. more
	An Innocent Man Used - LP - QC 38837 1983 Original, Still In Shrink With Custom Inner. Hype Sticker On Shrink. Vinyl Is Pristine. Tiny Corner Bump. more
	Bridge New - LP - OC 40402 Sealed, Hard To Find 1986 Original Featuring Cindy Lauper And Ron Carter Plus A Duet With Ray Charles. more
	Bridge Used - LP - OC 04042 Hard To Find 1986 Original Featuring Cindy Lauper And Ron Carter Plus A Duet With Ray Charles. Includes Printed Inner Sleeve With Lyrics And Photos. more
	Cold Spring Harbor Used - LP - FPS 2700 1971 Original Still In Shrink. Cut Corner. more
	Cold Spring Harbor New - LP - PC 38984 Sealed 1983 Columbia Issue With Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. “A Few Short Months After Abandoning The Heavy Organ-And-Drums Duo Attila -- Partially Because Their Sole Record Flopped, Partially Because He Stole The Drummer's Wife -- Billy Joel Reinvented Himself As A Sensitive Singer/Songwriter. He Had Shown Signs Of McCartney-Esque Songcraft On Hour Of The Wolf, The Last Hassles Album, But His Debut Album, Cold Spring Harbor, Is Where These Talents Blossomed. The Record Was Uneven But Very Charming, Boasting Two Of His Finest Songs -- The Lovely "She's Got A Way" And The Bitterly Cynical "Everybody Loves You Now" -- And A Score Of Flawed But Nicely Crafted Songs That Illustrated Joel's Gift For Melody, As Well As His Pretensions (The Mock-Gospel In "Tomorrow Is Today," A Classical Stab Entitled "Nocturne"). In Its Own Way, Cold Spring Harbor Was A Minor Gem Of The Sensitive Singer/Songwriter Era; Joel May Have Been In His Formative Stages As A Craftsman, But His Talents Are Apparent, And He Never Made An Album As Intimate And Vulnerable Ever Again. Ironically, It Didn't Sound Right Upon Its Original Release. Through A Bizarre Mastering Error, The Tapes Were Sped Up -- Legend Has It That Upon Hearing The Completed Album, He Ripped It Off The Turntable, Ran Out Of The House, And Threw It Down The Street. It Wasn't Until 1983 That Columbia Released A Corrected Reissue. The Speed Wasn't The Only Thing Changed -- Some Songs Were Edited Drastically ("You Can Make Me Free," One Of The Standouts, Was Chopped By Nearly Five Minutes) And Instruments And Backing Vocals Were Stripped Away From Numerous Tracks. It May Be A Bastardization Of The Original Release, But It's An Acceptable One, Since These Changes Only Accentuate The Intimacy And Vulnerability Of The Recording.” AMG - Stephen Thomas Erlewine more
	Cold Spring Harbor Used Import - 25AP 2735 1983 Japan import with Obi. “A Few Short Months After Abandoning The Heavy Organ-And-Drums Duo Attila -- Partially Because Their Sole Record Flopped, Partially Because He Stole The Drummer's Wife -- Billy Joel Reinvented Himself As A Sensitive Singer/Songwriter. He Had Shown Signs Of McCartney-Esque Songcraft On Hour Of The Wolf, The Last Hassles Album, But His Debut Album, Cold Spring Harbor, Is Where These Talents Blossomed. The Record Was Uneven But Very Charming, Boasting Two Of His Finest Songs -- The Lovely "She's Got A Way" And The Bitterly Cynical "Everybody Loves You Now" -- And A Score Of Flawed But Nicely Crafted Songs That Illustrated Joel's Gift For Melody, As Well As His Pretensions (The Mock-Gospel In "Tomorrow Is Today," A Classical Stab Entitled "Nocturne"). In Its Own Way, Cold Spring Harbor Was A Minor Gem Of The Sensitive Singer/Songwriter Era; Joel May Have Been In His Formative Stages As A Craftsman, But His Talents Are Apparent, And He Never Made An Album As Intimate And Vulnerable Ever Again. Ironically, It Didn't Sound Right Upon Its Original Release. Through A Bizarre Mastering Error, The Tapes Were Sped Up -- Legend Has It That Upon Hearing The Completed Album, He Ripped It Off The Turntable, Ran Out Of The House, And Threw It Down The Street. It Wasn't Until 1983 That Columbia Released A Corrected Reissue. The Speed Wasn't The Only Thing Changed -- Some Songs Were Edited Drastically ("You Can Make Me Free," One Of The Standouts, Was Chopped By Nearly Five Minutes) And Instruments And Backing Vocals Were Stripped Away From Numerous Tracks. It May Be A Bastardization Of The Original Release, But It's An Acceptable One, Since These Changes Only Accentuate The Intimacy And Vulnerability Of The Recording.” All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Cold Spring Harbor Used - LP - FPS 2700 Rare 1971 Promo Label. Appears Unplayed. more
	Cold Spring Harbor New - LP - 6369 150 Sealed UK Original. more
	Cold Spring Harbor New - LP - PC 38984 Sealed 1984 Columbia Issue With Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. “A Few Short Months After Abandoning The Heavy Organ-And-Drums Duo Attila -- Partially Because Their Sole Record Flopped, Partially Because He Stole The Drummer's Wife -- Billy Joel Reinvented Himself As A Sensitive Singer/Songwriter. He Had Shown Signs Of McCartney-Esque Songcraft On Hour Of The Wolf, The Last Hassles Album, But His Debut Album, Cold Spring Harbor, Is Where These Talents Blossomed. The Record Was Uneven But Very Charming, Boasting Two Of His Finest Songs -- The Lovely "She's Got A Way" And The Bitterly Cynical "Everybody Loves You Now" -- And A Score Of Flawed But Nicely Crafted Songs That Illustrated Joel's Gift For Melody, As Well As His Pretensions (The Mock-Gospel In "Tomorrow Is Today," A Classical Stab Entitled "Nocturne"). In Its Own Way, Cold Spring Harbor Was A Minor Gem Of The Sensitive Singer/Songwriter Era; Joel May Have Been In His Formative Stages As A Craftsman, But His Talents Are Apparent, And He Never Made An Album As Intimate And Vulnerable Ever Again. Ironically, It Didn't Sound Right Upon Its Original Release. Through A Bizarre Mastering Error, The Tapes Were Sped Up -- Legend Has It That Upon Hearing The Completed Album, He Ripped It Off The Turntable, Ran Out Of The House, And Threw It Down The Street. It Wasn't Until 1983 That Columbia Released A Corrected Reissue. The Speed Wasn't The Only Thing Changed -- Some Songs Were Edited Drastically ("You Can Make Me Free," One Of The Standouts, Was Chopped By Nearly Five Minutes) And Instruments And Backing Vocals Were Stripped Away From Numerous Tracks. It May Be A Bastardization Of The Original Release, But It's An Acceptable One, Since These Changes Only Accentuate The Intimacy And Vulnerability Of The Recording.” - Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG more
	Cold Spring Harbor Used - LP - PC 38984 1983 Original Pitman Pressing. VG++/EX Cover With A Tiny Corner Rub, Glossy Vinyl. “A Few Short Months After Abandoning The Heavy Organ-And-Drums Duo Attila -- Partially Because Their Sole Record Flopped, Partially Because He Stole The Drummer's Wife -- Billy Joel Reinvented Himself As A Sensitive Singer/Songwriter. He Had Shown Signs Of McCartney-Esque Songcraft On Hour Of The Wolf, The Last Hassles Album, But His Debut Album, Cold Spring Harbor, Is Where These Talents Blossomed. The Record Was Uneven But Very Charming, Boasting Two Of His Finest Songs -- The Lovely "She's Got A Way" And The Bitterly Cynical "Everybody Loves You Now" -- And A Score Of Flawed But Nicely Crafted Songs That Illustrated Joel's Gift For Melody, As Well As His Pretensions (The Mock-Gospel In "Tomorrow Is Today," A Classical Stab Entitled "Nocturne"). In Its Own Way, Cold Spring Harbor Was A Minor Gem Of The Sensitive Singer/Songwriter Era; Joel May Have Been In His Formative Stages As A Craftsman, But His Talents Are Apparent, And He Never Made An Album As Intimate And Vulnerable Ever Again. Ironically, It Didn't Sound Right Upon Its Original Release. Through A Bizarre Mastering Error, The Tapes Were Sped Up -- Legend Has It That Upon Hearing The Completed Album, He Ripped It Off The Turntable, Ran Out Of The House, And Threw It Down The Street. It Wasn't Until 1983 That Columbia Released A Corrected Reissue. The Speed Wasn't The Only Thing Changed -- Some Songs Were Edited Drastically ("You Can Make Me Free," One Of The Standouts, Was Chopped By Nearly Five Minutes) And Instruments And Backing Vocals Were Stripped Away From Numerous Tracks. It May Be A Bastardization Of The Original Release, But It's An Acceptable One, Since These Changes Only Accentuate The Intimacy And Vulnerability Of The Recording.” AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Concert / Kohuept Used - LP - C2X 40996 1987 US 2LP Original, With Custom Printed Red Inner Sleeve, Housed In A Glossy Embossed Gatefold Jacket. Hole Punch Top Left, Light Crease Bottom Left Corner. Recorded Live In Leningrad In 1987 During A Tour Of The Soviet Union. The Title Is The Russian Word 'Kontsert', Meaning 'Concert'. It Is Referred To As Kohuept On The Official Billy Joel Website. "Once He Had A Decade Of Uninterrupted Multi-Platinum Albums And Had Tasted The Sweet Fruit Of The High Life, Billy Joel Decided That It Was Time For Something Different -- It Was Time To Get Serious. The First Hint Of This Was His Celebrated Russian Tour In 1987. Not Many Rock Artists Had Been Allowed To Tour The U.S.S.R., So This Was A Big Deal. Joel Took His Task Very Seriously, Embracing His Role As Musical And Cultural Ambassador From The West And Acting Solemnly Throughout The Tour. Besides The Temper Tantrum Where He Pushed His Piano Off Stage, Of Course, But Even That Could Be Seen As A Rock & Roller Taking His Message To The People. If You're Charitable, That Is. That Defining Moment Of The Tour Is Captured At The End Of Kohuept (Sadly, It Was Trimmed For A Subsequent Cd Reissue), A Live Double-album (Single-disc) Document Of The Russian Tour. At The Time, It May Have Been A Big Event, And Personally, It Was A Turning Point For Joel, But Musically, It Wasn't Much Of Anything. Supported By An Augmented Version Of His Touring Band, Joel Runs Through A Predictable Selection Of Hits, Drawing Heavily From The Bridge, But Making Sure To Hit Such Favorites As "Angry Young Man," "Honesty," "Stiletto," "An Innocent Man," "Allentown," "Only The Good Die Young," "Big Shot" And "Sometimes A Fantasy." For Topicality's Sake, He Adds "Back In The U.S.S.R." And "The Times They Are A-Changin'" To His Repertoire. All Of It Is Professionally Performed, But Most Of It Sounds Like Slicker Versions Of The Original Studio Takes. Still, Die-Hard Fans Would Want This As A Souvenir Of A Show They Were Never Able To See And Perhaps Casual Fans Would Want To Use This As A De Facto Greatest-Hits Collection." AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Glass Houses Used - LP - FC 36384 1980 US Original, Santa Maria Press (With Matrix Variants), With Custom Printed Inner Sleeve Containing Photo, Liner Notes & Lyrics. Original Textured Cover Is In Immaculate Condition. Glossy Vinyl, Some Very Light Sleeve Scuff. "The Back-To-Back Success Of The Stranger And 52nd Street May Have Brought Billy Joel Fame And Fortune, Even A Certain Amount Of Self-Satisfaction, But It Didn't Bring Him Critical Respect, And It Didn't Dull His Anger. If Anything, Being Classified As A Mainstream Rocker -- A Soft Rocker -- Infuriated Him, Especially Since A Generation Of Punks And New Wave Kids Were Getting The Praise That Eluded Him. He Didn't Take This Lying Down -- He Recorded Glass Houses. Comparatively A Harder-Rocking Album Than Either Of Its Predecessors, With A Distinctly Bitter Edge, Glass Houses Still Displays The Hallmarks Of Billy Joel The Pop Craftsman And Phil Ramone The World-class Hitmaker. Even Its Hardest Songs -- The Terrifically Paranoid "Sometimes A Fantasy," "Sleepin' With The Television On," "Close To The Borderline," The Hit "You May Be Right" -- Have Bold, Direct Melodies And Clean Arrangements, Ideal For Radio Play. Instead Of Turning Out To Be A Fiery Rebuttal To His Detractors, The Album Is A Remarkable Catalog Of Contemporary Pop Styles, From Mccartney-Esque Whimsy ("Don't Ask Me Why") And Arena Rock ("All For Leyna") To Soft Rock ("C'Etait Toi [You Were The One]") And Stylish New Wave Pop ("It's Still Rock And Roll To Me," Which Ironically Is Closer To New Wave Pop Than Rock). That's Not A Detriment; That's The Album's Strength. The Stranger And 52nd Street Were Fine Albums In Their Own Right, But It's Nice To Hear Joel Scale Back His Showman Tendencies And Deliver A Solid Pop/Rock Record. It May Not Be Punk -- Then Again, It May Be His Concept Of Punk -- But Glass Houses Is The Closest Joel Ever Got To A Pure Rock Album." AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Glass Houses New - LP - FC 36384 1980 Original (FC Prefix). Tiny Corner Ding. "The Back-to-back Success Of The Stranger And 52nd Street May Have Brought Billy Joel Fame And Fortune, Even A Certain Amount Of Self-satisfaction, But It Didn't Bring Him Critical Respect, And It Didn't Dull His Anger. If Anything, Being Classified As A Mainstream Rocker -- A Soft Rocker -- Infuriated Him, Especially Since A Generation Of Punks And New Wave Kids Were Getting The Praise That Eluded Him. He Didn't Take This Lying Down -- He Recorded Glass Houses. Comparatively A Harder-rocking Album Than Either Of Its Predecessors, With A Distinctly Bitter Edge, Glass Houses Still Displays The Hallmarks Of Billy Joel The Pop Craftsman And Phil Ramone The World-class Hitmaker. Even Its Hardest Songs -- The Terrifically Paranoid "Sometimes A Fantasy," "Sleepin' With The Television On," "Close To The Borderline," The Hit "You May Be Right" -- Have Bold, Direct Melodies And Clean Arrangements, Ideal For Radio Play. Instead Of Turning Out To Be A Fiery Rebuttal To His Detractors, The Album Is A Remarkable Catalog Of Contemporary Pop Styles, From Mccartney-esque Whimsy ("Don't Ask Me Why") And Arena Rock ("All For Leyna") To Soft Rock ("C'etait Toi [you Were The One]") And Stylish New Wave Pop ("It's Still Rock And Roll To Me," Which Ironically Is Closer To New Wave Pop Than Rock). That's Not A Detriment; That's The Album's Strength. The Stranger And 52nd Street Were Fine Albums In Their Own Right, But It's Nice To Hear Joel Scale Back His Showman Tendencies And Deliver A Solid Pop/rock Record. It May Not Be Punk -- Then Again, It May Be His Concept Of Punk -- But Glass Houses Is The Closest Joel Ever Got To A Pure Rock Album." Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG. more
	Glass Houses New - LP - PC 36384 Sealed 2nd Issue (PC Prefix). more
	Glass Houses Used - LP - 25AP 1800 Japanese Pressing, No Obi. more
	Glass Houses New - LP - 25AP 1800 Sealed Japanese Pressing With Obi. more
	Glass Houses Used - LP - FC 36384 1980 US Original, Still In Shrink, With Hype Sticker. With Custom Printed Inner Sleeve Containing Photo, Liner Notes & Lyrics. Mild Cover Edge Bumps "The Back-To-Back Success Of The Stranger And 52nd Street May Have Brought Billy Joel Fame And Fortune, Even A Certain Amount Of Self-Satisfaction, But It Didn't Bring Him Critical Respect, And It Didn't Dull His Anger. If Anything, Being Classified As A Mainstream Rocker -- A Soft Rocker -- Infuriated Him, Especially Since A Generation Of Punks And New Wave Kids Were Getting The Praise That Eluded Him. He Didn't Take This Lying Down -- He Recorded Glass Houses. Comparatively A Harder-Rocking Album Than Either Of Its Predecessors, With A Distinctly Bitter Edge, Glass Houses Still Displays The Hallmarks Of Billy Joel The Pop Craftsman And Phil Ramone The World-class Hitmaker. Even Its Hardest Songs -- The Terrifically Paranoid "Sometimes A Fantasy," "Sleepin' With The Television On," "Close To The Borderline," The Hit "You May Be Right" -- Have Bold, Direct Melodies And Clean Arrangements, Ideal For Radio Play. Instead Of Turning Out To Be A Fiery Rebuttal To His Detractors, The Album Is A Remarkable Catalog Of Contemporary Pop Styles, From Mccartney-Esque Whimsy ("Don't Ask Me Why") And Arena Rock ("All For Leyna") To Soft Rock ("C'Etait Toi [You Were The One]") And Stylish New Wave Pop ("It's Still Rock And Roll To Me," Which Ironically Is Closer To New Wave Pop Than Rock). That's Not A Detriment; That's The Album's Strength. The Stranger And 52nd Street Were Fine Albums In Their Own Right, But It's Nice To Hear Joel Scale Back His Showman Tendencies And Deliver A Solid Pop/Rock Record. It May Not Be Punk -- Then Again, It May Be His Concept Of Punk -- But Glass Houses Is The Closest Joel Ever Got To A Pure Rock Album." AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Glass Houses New - LP - FC 36384 Sealed 1980 Original (FC Prefix). "The Back-to-back Success Of The Stranger And 52nd Street May Have Brought Billy Joel Fame And Fortune, Even A Certain Amount Of Self-satisfaction, But It Didn't Bring Him Critical Respect, And It Didn't Dull His Anger. If Anything, Being Classified As A Mainstream Rocker -- A Soft Rocker -- Infuriated Him, Especially Since A Generation Of Punks And New Wave Kids Were Getting The Praise That Eluded Him. He Didn't Take This Lying Down -- He Recorded Glass Houses. Comparatively A Harder-rocking Album Than Either Of Its Predecessors, With A Distinctly Bitter Edge, Glass Houses Still Displays The Hallmarks Of Billy Joel The Pop Craftsman And Phil Ramone The World-class Hitmaker. Even Its Hardest Songs -- The Terrifically Paranoid "Sometimes A Fantasy," "Sleepin' With The Television On," "Close To The Borderline," The Hit "You May Be Right" -- Have Bold, Direct Melodies And Clean Arrangements, Ideal For Radio Play. Instead Of Turning Out To Be A Fiery Rebuttal To His Detractors, The Album Is A Remarkable Catalog Of Contemporary Pop Styles, From Mccartney-esque Whimsy ("Don't Ask Me Why") And Arena Rock ("All For Leyna") To Soft Rock ("C'etait Toi [you Were The One]") And Stylish New Wave Pop ("It's Still Rock And Roll To Me," Which Ironically Is Closer To New Wave Pop Than Rock). That's Not A Detriment; That's The Album's Strength. The Stranger And 52nd Street Were Fine Albums In Their Own Right, But It's Nice To Hear Joel Scale Back His Showman Tendencies And Deliver A Solid Pop/rock Record. It May Not Be Punk -- Then Again, It May Be His Concept Of Punk -- But Glass Houses Is The Closest Joel Ever Got To A Pure Rock Album." AMG - Stephen Thomas Erlewine more
	Glass Houses Used - LP - FC 36384 1980 US Original, Santa Maria Press With Custom Printed Inner Sleeve Containing Photo, Liner Notes & Lyrics. Original Textured Cover Is In Immaculate Condition. Glossy Vinyl, Some Very Light Sleeve Scuff. "The Back-To-Back Success Of The Stranger And 52nd Street May Have Brought Billy Joel Fame And Fortune, Even A Certain Amount Of Self-Satisfaction, But It Didn't Bring Him Critical Respect, And It Didn't Dull His Anger. If Anything, Being Classified As A Mainstream Rocker -- A Soft Rocker -- Infuriated Him, Especially Since A Generation Of Punks And New Wave Kids Were Getting The Praise That Eluded Him. He Didn't Take This Lying Down -- He Recorded Glass Houses. Comparatively A Harder-Rocking Album Than Either Of Its Predecessors, With A Distinctly Bitter Edge, Glass Houses Still Displays The Hallmarks Of Billy Joel The Pop Craftsman And Phil Ramone The World-class Hitmaker. Even Its Hardest Songs -- The Terrifically Paranoid "Sometimes A Fantasy," "Sleepin' With The Television On," "Close To The Borderline," The Hit "You May Be Right" -- Have Bold, Direct Melodies And Clean Arrangements, Ideal For Radio Play. Instead Of Turning Out To Be A Fiery Rebuttal To His Detractors, The Album Is A Remarkable Catalog Of Contemporary Pop Styles, From Mccartney-Esque Whimsy ("Don't Ask Me Why") And Arena Rock ("All For Leyna") To Soft Rock ("C'Etait Toi [You Were The One]") And Stylish New Wave Pop ("It's Still Rock And Roll To Me," Which Ironically Is Closer To New Wave Pop Than Rock). That's Not A Detriment; That's The Album's Strength. The Stranger And 52nd Street Were Fine Albums In Their Own Right, But It's Nice To Hear Joel Scale Back His Showman Tendencies And Deliver A Solid Pop/Rock Record. It May Not Be Punk -- Then Again, It May Be His Concept Of Punk -- But Glass Houses Is The Closest Joel Ever Got To A Pure Rock Album." All Music Guide- Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Glass Houses Audiophile - New - FRM 36384 Sealed 2010 180gm gatefold Master Audiophile Series from Friday Music. Mastered from the original analogue tapes by Kevin Gray, pressed at RTI. more
	Glass Houses Used - LP - FC 36384 1980 Original (FC Prefix On Spine) With Three Song, Custom Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. “The Back-To-Back Success Of The Stranger And 52nd Street May Have Brought Billy Joel Fame And Fortune, Even A Certain Amount Of Self-Satisfaction, But It Didn't Bring Him Critical Respect, And It Didn't Dull His Anger. If Anything, Being Classified As A Mainstream Rocker -- A Soft Rocker -- Infuriated Him, Especially Since A Generation Of Punks And New Wave Kids Were Getting The Praise That Eluded Him. He Didn't Take This Lying Down -- He Recorded Glass Houses. Comparatively A Harder-Rocking Album Than Either Of Its Predecessors, With A Distinctly Bitter Edge, Glass Houses Still Displays The Hallmarks Of Billy Joel The Pop Craftsman And Phil Ramone The World-Class Hitmaker. Even Its Hardest Songs -- The Terrifically Paranoid "Sometimes A Fantasy," "Sleepin' With The Television On," "Close To The Borderline," The Hit "You May Be Right" -- Have Bold, Direct Melodies And Clean Arrangements, Ideal For Radio Play. Instead Of Turning Out To Be A Fiery Rebuttal To His Detractors, The Album Is A Remarkable Catalog Of Contemporary Pop Styles, From Mccartney-Esque Whimsy ("Don't Ask Me Why") And Arena Rock ("All For Leyna") To Soft Rock ("C'etait Toi [You Were The One]") And Stylish New Wave Pop ("It's Still Rock And Roll To Me," Which Ironically Is Closer To New Wave Pop Than Rock). That's Not A Detriment; That's The Album's Strength. The Stranger And 52nd Street Were Fine Albums In Their Own Right, But It's Nice To Hear Joel Scale Back His Showman Tendencies And Deliver A Solid Pop/Rock Record. It May Not Be Punk -- Then Again, It May Be His Concept Of Punk -- But Glass Houses Is The Closest Joel Ever Got To A Pure Rock Album.” Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG. more
	Glass Houses Used - LP - FC 36384 1980 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. Slight Edge Wear And Tiny Corner Ding. "The Back-to-back Success Of The Stranger And 52nd Street May Have Brought Billy Joel Fame And Fortune, Even A Certain Amount Of Self-satisfaction, But It Didn't Bring Him Critical Respect, And It Didn't Dull His Anger. If Anything, Being Classified As A Mainstream Rocker -- A Soft Rocker -- Infuriated Him, Especially Since A Generation Of Punks And New Wave Kids Were Getting The Praise That Eluded Him. He Didn't Take This Lying Down -- He Recorded Glass Houses. Comparatively A Harder-rocking Album Than Either Of Its Predecessors, With A Distinctly Bitter Edge, Glass Houses Still Displays The Hallmarks Of Billy Joel The Pop Craftsman And Phil Ramone The World-class Hitmaker. Even Its Hardest Songs -- The Terrifically Paranoid "Sometimes A Fantasy," "Sleepin' With The Television On," "Close To The Borderline," The Hit "You May Be Right" -- Have Bold, Direct Melodies And Clean Arrangements, Ideal For Radio Play. Instead Of Turning Out To Be A Fiery Rebuttal To His Detractors, The Album Is A Remarkable Catalog Of Contemporary Pop Styles, From Mccartney-esque Whimsy ("Don't Ask Me Why") And Arena Rock ("All For Leyna") To Soft Rock ("C'etait Toi [you Were The One]") And Stylish New Wave Pop ("It's Still Rock And Roll To Me," Which Ironically Is Closer To New Wave Pop Than Rock). That's Not A Detriment; That's The Album's Strength. The Stranger And 52nd Street Were Fine Albums In Their Own Right, But It's Nice To Hear Joel Scale Back His Showman Tendencies And Deliver A Solid Pop/rock Record. It May Not Be Punk -- Then Again, It May Be His Concept Of Punk -- But Glass Houses Is The Closest Joel Ever Got To A Pure Rock Album." more
	Glass Houses Audiophile - LP - MFSL 2-385 Sealed, Limited Edition Numbered 45rpm 180gm 2LP Gatefold. Mastered On Mobile Fidelity’s World-Renowned Mastering System And Pressed At RTI. We Have Low Numbers In The 00300-00400 Range. more
	Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II New - LP - C2 40121 Sealed 1985 2LP Featuring Two Previously Unreleased Cuts "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" And "The Night Is Still Young." more
	Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II Used - LP - C2 40121 1985 Original 2LP Gatefold, Carrollton Pressing. Features Two Previously Unreleased Cuts "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" And "The Night Is Still Young." Some Light Edge Wear To Glossy Gatefold Jacket. more
	Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II Used - LP - C2 40121 Beautiful 1985 2LP Gatefold Featuring Two Brand New Classics "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" And "The Night Is Still Young." Custom Hype Sticker On Front Cover. more
	Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II Box Set - Used - MFSL 3-418 2017 3LP box set. LE of 3,000 - #0465. Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II is a compilation album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel. It was released in 1985 and features some of his biggest hits from the 1970s and 1980s, including "Piano Man," "Just the Way You Are," "Uptown Girl," and "We Didn't Start the Fire." The album was a commercial success and has sold over 23 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. The album showcases Joel's diverse musical styles, ranging from soft ballads to rock and roll anthems. It also includes two previously unreleased tracks, "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" and "The Night Is Still Young," which became popular hits in their own right. more
	Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II Used - LP - C2 40121 1985 Original 2LP Gatefold With Triangle. Features Two Previously Unreleased Cuts "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" And "The Night Is Still Young." Some Light Edge Wear To Glossy Gatefold Jacket. more
	Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II Used - LP - C2 40121 1985 2LP Gatefold Original, Carrollton Pressing Without Triangle. Glossy, NM- Vinyl. Some Light Edge Wear And A Very Minute Corner Bump To An Otherwise Glossy VG++ Jacket. Features Two Previously Unreleased Cuts "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" And "The Night Is Still Young." more
	Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II Used - LP - 40AP 3060 1985 2LP Japanese Gatefold With Obi. Includes Custom Full Size Booklet. Features Two Brand New Classics "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" And "The Night Is Still Young." Small 1/2" Tear On Obi. more
	Greatest Hits Volume I & Volume II New - LP - C2 40121 Sealed 1985 2LP Gatefold Featuring Two Brand New Classics "You're Only Human (Second Wind)" And "The Night Is Still Young." Custom Hype Sticker On The Shrink. more
	Greatest Hits Volume III Colored Vinyl - Used - FRM 67347 2016 2LP remastered reissue from Friday Music housed in a deluxe gatefold jacket with archival quality poly inner sleeves. Still in original perforated shrink with RTI hype sticker. more
	Innocent Man New - LP - QC 38837 Sealed 1983 US original with custom song hype sticker & Grammy nominee sticker. Tiny corner ding & stain spot. "Recording The Nylon Curtain exhausted Billy Joel, and even though it had a pair of major hits, it didn't rival its predecessors in terms of sales. Since he labored so hard at the record, he decided it was time for a break -- it was time to record an album just for fun. And that's how his homage to pre-Beatles pop, An Innocent Man, was conceived: it was designed as a breezy romp through the music of his childhood. Joel's grasp on history isn't remarkably astute -- the opener "Easy Money" is a slice of Stax/Volt pop-soul, via the Blues Brothers (quite possibly the inspiration for the album), and the label didn't break the pop charts until well after the British Invasion -- but he's in top form as a craftsman throughout the record. Only once does he stumble on his own ambition ("This Night," which appropriates its chorus from Beethoven). For the rest of the record, he's effortlessly spinning out infectious, memorable melodies in a variety of styles, from the Four Seasons send-up "Uptown Girl" and the soulful "Tell Her About It" to a pair of doo wop tributes, "The Longest Time" and "Careless Talk." Joel has rarely sounded so carefree either in performance or writing, possibly due to "Christie Lee" Brinkley, a supermodel who became his new love prior to An Innocent Man. He can't stop writing about her throughout the album -- only three songs, including the haunted title track, aren't about her in some form or fashion. That giddiness is infectious, helping make An Innocent Man an innocent delight that unwittingly closes Joel's classic period." AMG - Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Innocent Man New - LP - QC 38837 Sealed 1983 Original With Custom Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. more
	Innocent Man Used - LP - QC 38837 1983 Original Still In Shrink & With Inner Sleeve. Contains The Monster Hit "Uptown Girl". more
	Kohuept New - LP - C2X 40996 Sealed 1987 2LP Embossed Gatefold Original With Custom Song Hype Sticker Over Shrink Wrap. Custom Inner Sleeves. Features The Hit "Back In The USSR." Clean COH. more
	Kohuept New - LP - C2X 40996 Sealed 1987 2LP Embossed Gatefold Original With Custom Song Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. Custom Inner Sleeves. Features The Hit "Back In The USSR." Pristine Copy. more
	Kohuept (Live In Leningrad) New - LP - C2X 40996 Sealed 1987 2LP Gatefold Embossed Cover Original. "Back In The USSR." Warehouse Find-Special Price. more
	Kohuept (Live In Leningrad) New - LP - C2X 40996 Sealed 1987 2LP Gatefold Embossed Cover Original With Custom Song Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap And Custom Red Inner Sleeves. Includes "Back In The USSR." Small Cut Corner. more
	Kohuept (Live In Leningrad) Used - LP - C2X 40996 1987 2LP Gatefold Embossed Cover Original With Custom Red Inner Sleeves. Includes "Back In The USSR." Both LPs Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Now Playing Used - LP - AS 452 Mint 1978 White Label Promo Only Rarity. 9 Songs From Four Albums. First Copy We Have Seen Since 2003. more
	Nylon Curtain Audiophile - LP - MFSL 2-387 Sealed 2014 Numbered, Limited Edition, Half Speed Mastered 45rpm 180gm 2LP Gatefold. more
	Piano Man Audiophile - LP - 25AP 952 1978 Japan Pressing Of Joel's Breakthrough Album. more
	Piano Man Used - LP - PC 32544 Second Issue. Vinyl Appears Glossy. more
	Piano Man Used - LP - KC 32544 Sealed 1973 Repress In Original Matte Textured Cover. A Crossover Pressing Between KC 32544 & PC 32544, But Has The KC Prefix. Track 1 Is Incorrectly Spelled "Travelin' Man" On Rear Cover And Labels But Has The Correct Spelling On The Original Inner Sleeve. Light Rubs On Seams/Corners, Small Nick Mark To Front Cover. more
	Piano Man Quad - LP - CQ 32544 Beautiful Gold Label Quadrophonic LP (Stereo Compatible) With Custom Inner Sleeve. more
	Piano Man New - LP - PC 32544 Sealed 2nd Issue With Custom Song Hype Sticker On Shrink Wrap Which Has The Original KC Prefix. The Original Tower Records Price Tag Is Affixed To The Shrink Wrap. more
	Piano Man New - LP - PC 32544 Sealed 2nd Issue With Custom Song Hype Sticker On Shrink Wrap Which Has The Original KC Prefix. The Original Gibson Store Price Tag Is Affixed To The Shrink Wrap. more
	Piano Man New - LP - PC 32544 Sealed 2nd Issue (PC Prefix) Of His Great 1973 Album. more
	Piano Man New - LP - PC 32544 Sealed 2nd Issue With Custom Song Hype Sticker On Shrink. Promo Stamped On The Rear Jacket. more
	Piano Man New - LP - KC 32544 Sealed 1973 Original (KC Prefix). Tiny Amounts Of Wear On Three Corners. more
	Piano Man Audiophile - LP - MFSL 1-349 Factory Sealed, Numbered, Limited Edition 180gm Gatefold. Mastered On Mobile Fidelity’s World-Renowned Mastering System And Pressed At RTI. more
	Piano Man Used - LP - KC 32544 1973 Original In Matte Textured Cover. The Second Album Hit It Big With "Piano Man". more
	Piano Man Colored Vinyl - New - 19075939171 Sealed 2022 50th Anniversary Limited Edition Pressing On "Tan Swirl" Coloured Vinyl, Includes 12x12 Print. "Embittered By Legal Disputes With His Label And An Endless Tour To Support A Debut That Was Dead In The Water, Billy Joel Hunkered Down In His Adopted Hometown Of Los Angeles, Spending Six Months As A Lounge Singer At A Club. He Didn't Abandon His Dreams -- He Continued To Write Songs, Including "Piano Man," A Fictionalized Account Of His Weeks As A Lounge Singer. Through A Combination Of Touring And Constant Hustling, He Landed A Contract With Columbia And Recorded His Second Album In 1973. Clearly Inspired By Elton John's Tumbleweed Connection, Not Only Musically But Lyrically, As Well As James Taylor, Joel Expands The Vision And Sound Of Cold Spring Harbor, Abandoning Introspective Numbers (Apart From "You're My Home," A Love Letter To His Wife) For Character Sketches And Epics. Even The Title Track, A Breakthrough Hit Based On His Weeks As A Saloon Singer, Focuses On The Colorful Patrons, Not The Singer. If His Narratives Are Occasionally Awkward Or Incomplete, He Compensates With Music That Gives The Songs A Sweeping Sense Of Purpose -- They Feel Complete, Thanks To His Indelible Melodies And Savvy Stylistic Repurposing. He May Have Borrowed His Basic Blueprint From Tumbleweed Connection, Particularly With Its Western Imagery And Bluesy Gospel Flourishes, But He Makes It His Own, Largely Due To His Melodic Flair, Which Is In Greater Evidence Than On Cold Spring Harbor. Piano Man Is Where He Suggests His Potential As A Musical Craftsman. He May Have Weaknesses As A Lyricist -- Such Mishaps As The "Instant Pleasuredome" Line In "You're My Home" Illustrate That He Doesn't Have An Ear For Words -- But Piano Man Makes It Clear That His Skills As A Melodicist Can Dazzle." AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Piano Man Used - LP - PC 32544 Second Issue With Custom Inner Sleeve. Vinyl Appears Glossy. Custom Inner Sleeve Is Split On The Seams. more
	Piano Man Used - LP - PC 32544 Second Issue. Vinyl Appears Glossy. more
	Piano Man Audiophile - New - MFSL 1-349 Factory Sealed 2011 Limited Edition #777, 180gm Gatefold. Mastered On Mobile Fidelity’s World-Renowned Mastering System And Pressed At RTI. Released In 1973, The Album Is A Collection Of Introspective And Narrative-driven Songs That Delve Into The Lives And Stories Of Various Characters. The Album's Title Track, "Piano Man," Remains One Of Joel's Most Iconic And Recognizable Songs. The Album As A Whole Explores Themes Of Loneliness, Dreams, Nostalgia, And The Human Condition. "Piano Man," The Song, Tells The Story Of A Piano Player In A Bar, Sharing Anecdotes And Observations About The People He Encounters There. It Captures The Atmosphere And Emotions Of A Small-town Bar Scene, Where People Come Together To Escape Their Daily Struggles And Find Solace In Music. "Piano Man" Is An Album That Delves Into The Complexities Of The Human Experience, Capturing Moments Of Joy, Struggle, And Introspection. It Showcases Billy Joel's Ability As Both A Storyteller And A Musician, Leaving A Lasting Impression On Listeners With Its Poignant Narratives And Memorable Melodies. more
	Piano Man Used - LP - PC 32544 1976 reissue, Pitman press. Solid VG+ copy! "Embittered by legal disputes with his label and an endless tour to support a debut that was dead in the water, Billy Joel hunkered down in his adopted hometown of Los Angeles, spending six months as a lounge singer at a club. He didn't abandon his dreams -- he continued to write songs, including "Piano Man," a fictionalized account of his weeks as a lounge singer. Through a combination of touring and constant hustling, he landed a contract with Columbia and recorded his second album in 1973. Clearly inspired by Elton John's Tumbleweed Connection, not only musically but lyrically, as well as James Taylor, Joel expands the vision and sound of Cold Spring Harbor, abandoning introspective numbers (apart from "You're My Home," a love letter to his wife) for character sketches and epics. Even the title track, a breakthrough hit based on his weeks as a saloon singer, focuses on the colorful patrons, not the singer. If his narratives are occasionally awkward or incomplete, he compensates with music that gives the songs a sweeping sense of purpose -- they feel complete, thanks to his indelible melodies and savvy stylistic repurposing. He may have borrowed his basic blueprint from Tumbleweed Connection, particularly with its Western imagery and bluesy gospel flourishes, but he makes it his own, largely due to his melodic flair, which is in greater evidence than on Cold Spring Harbor. Piano Man is where he suggests his potential as a musical craftsman. He may have weaknesses as a lyricist -- such mishaps as the "instant pleasuredome" line in "You're My Home" illustrate that he doesn't have an ear for words -- but Piano Man makes it clear that his skills as a melodicist can dazzle." All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine more
	Quiza Tengas Razon (You May Be Right) Colored Vinyl - BS 35.021 Rare 1980 Red Wax 12 Incher. B/W "Sigue Siendo Rock & Roll Para Mi." more
	River Of Dreams New - LP - 473872 New, Unplayed, Extremely Limited 1993 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. more
	River Of Dreams Used - LP - COL 473872 Hard To Find 1993 Holland Only Pressing. Unplayed Copy. more
	Songs In The Attic Used - LP - 20AP 2130 1981 Japanese Gatefold First Pressing With Obi And Custom Inner Sleeve. more
	Songs In The Attic Audiophile - Used - HC 47461 1981 Half-Speed Master Housed In A Gatefold Cover With Color Insert. "Songs in the Attic" is a live album by American musician Billy Joel, released in 1981. The album is notable for showcasing live performances of songs from Joel's earlier studio albums, particularly those released before he achieved mainstream success. It features tracks from albums such as "You're My Home", "Streetlife Serenade," and "The Ballad Of Billy The Kid". The live renditions bring a new energy and depth to the songs, highlighting Joel's dynamic performance style and the evolution of his musical artistry. The album includes well-known tracks like "Say Goodbye to Hollywood," "Captain Jack," and "She's Got a Way," among others. Recorded during various concerts across the United States, "Songs in the Attic" captures the raw and authentic experience of Billy Joel's live shows, offering fans a fresh perspective on his early work. The album was well-received by critics and fans alike, and it helped cement Joel's reputation as a compelling live performer. Its success also brought renewed attention to his initial albums, solidifying his legacy in the world of rock and pop music. more
	Songs In The Attic New - LP - TC 37461 Sealed 1981 Gatefold Original With Custom Inner Sleeve And Foldout Insert. First Copy We Have Had In Stock With The Yellow Hype Sticker. more
	Songs In The Attic Used - LP - TC 37461 1981 US gatefold original. Strong VG++ copy, light ring wear. more
	Songs In The Attic Audiophile - LP - 30AP 2261 Rare Japanese Mastersound LP W/Obi And All Inserts. more
	Songs In The Attic Used - LP - TC 37461 1981 Gatefold Original With Custom Inner Sleeve And Foldout Insert. more
	Songs In The Attic New - LP - 20AP 2130 Sealed Japanese Gatefold With Obi. more
	Songs In The Attic Audiophile - LP - HC 47461 Factory Sealed 1981 Half-Speed Master Housed In A Gatefold Cover. more
	Songs In The Attic New - LP - TC 37461 Sealed 1981 Gatefold Original (TC Prefix). more
	Songs In The Attic Audiophile - LP - HC 47461 1981 Half-Speed Master Housed In A Gatefold Cover With Color Insert. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Songs In The Attic Audiophile - LP - MFSL 2-386 Sealed 2014 Numbered, Limited Edition, Half Speed Mastered 180gm 45rpm 2LP Gatefold. more
	Souvenir Used - LP - AS 326 1977 White Label Promo Only Rarity. Side One Features Four Previously Unreleased Tracks Recorded Live At Palmer Auditorium, CT, 1976. Side Two Has Five Tracks From Studio Albums. LP Appears New, Unplayed. Corner Bump. more
	Storm Front New - LP - OC 44366 Sealed, Hard To Find 1989 Original, Clean COH. Custom Sticker Over Shrink. more
	Storm Front Used - LP - FRM 44366 2010 180gm gatefold pressing. Storm Front was in 1989 and produced by Mick Jones. Includes his big hits "We Didn't Start the Fire" and "Leningrad." With its powerful lyrics, infectious melodies, and upbeat rhythms, Storm Front captures the essence of Joel's music and delivers a unique listening experience for fans of all ages. Whether you're in the mood for a nostalgic trip down memory lane or looking for some new music to add to your collection, Storm Front is a must-have album that will stand the test of time. more
	Storm Front Used - LP - 465658 1999 Import Pressing In Glossy, Unplayed Condition. Custom Hype Sticker On Shrink. more
	Stranger Audiophile - Used - HC 34987 1980 Half-Speed Master for the CBS Master Sound series. Still in original outer protective sleeve with (broken) Master Sound sticker seal. more
	Stranger Audiophile - LP - HC 44987 Half-Speed Master With Original Outer Bag. Appears Unplayed. more
	Stranger New - LP - JC 34987 Sealed 1977 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve And The Rare,Custom Silver Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap That Refers To The Half-Speed Mastered Version. Pristine Store Stock Copy. more
	Stranger Audiophile - LP - MFSL 2-383 Factory Sealed 2013 Numbered, Limited Edition Gain 2 Ultra Analog 45rpm 180gm 2LP Housed In A Gatefold. Mastered On Mobile Fidelity’s World-Renowned Mastering System And Pressed At RTI. more
	Stranger New - LP - 88697 31858 1 Factory Sealed 2008 180gm Reissue, The Classic Billy Joel Album Featuring "Only The Good Die Young." more
	Stranger Audiophile - LP - HC 34987 Rare 1980 Half Speed Master. Appears Unplayed. Minor Cover Wear. more
	Stranger Audiophile - LP - HC 34987 Factory Sealed 1980 Half-Speed Master. Gold Promo Stamp On Back. more
	Stranger Used - LP - JC 34987 1977 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve And Custom Song Hype Sticker On Shrink Wrap. LP Appears Glossy. Produced By Phil Ramone. Small Corner Bump. more
	Streetlife Serenade Used - LP - PC 33146 US 80's Reissue With Bar Code On Back Cover. Small Corner Crease. more
	Streetlife Serenade Used - LP - PC 33146 1974 Original Still In Shrink. more
	Streetlife Serenade Used - LP - PC 33146 Beautiful 1974 White Label Promo With Cut Corner. Radio Station Timing Strip On Cover. Vinyl Appears Unplayed. more
	Streetlife Serenade New - LP - PC 33146 Sealed 2nd Issue (Barcode On Back Cover). more
	Streetlife Serenade New - LP - PC 33146 Sealed 1974 Original With Custom Song Sticker On Front Demo Stamp On Back Cover. Shrink Is Partially Torn. more
	Streetlife Serenade New - LP - PC 33146 Sealed 1974 Original With Custom "The Entertainer" Song Hype Sticker And The Original Record Store Price Tag On The Shrink Wrap. more
	Streetlife Serenade Used Import - 25AP 1078 1978 Japanese pressing. EX jacket, with top seam ding & two tiny corner dings. Includes original round-bottom poly inner sleeve, Obi & insert. "Piano Man gave Billy Joel his long-desired big hit, but it also somewhat threw him for a loop. He had been driven on Piano Man, determined to deliver an album that established him as both a serious artist and a commercial contender. Having achieved at least one of those goals (critics never gave Joel much credit), he had to release another album quickly if he wanted to keep his profile high, which he did. The problem is, Joel had put all of his best songs on Piano Man, leaving him with a shortage of material. Furthermore, promotional duties ate up his time, leaving him little to write new songs. As a result, Streetlife Serenade, the crucial third album, was a bit of a slump. Stylistically, it was a reiteration of its predecessor's Tumbleweed Connection obsessions, spiked with, of all things, Rockford Files synthesizers and ragtime pulled from The Sting. That isn't a facetious reference, either -- it's no coincidence that the record's single and best song, "The Entertainer," shares a title with the Scott Joplin rag that provided The Sting with a main theme. Joel is attempting a grand Americana lyrical vision, stretching from the Wild West through the Depression to "Los Angelenos" and "The Great Suburban Showdown." It doesn't work, not only because of his shortcomings as a writer, but because he didn't have the time to pull it all together. There are no less than two instrumentals, and even if "Root Beer Rag" (yet another sign of The Sting's influence) is admittedly enjoyable, they're undeniably fillers, as is much of the second side. Since he has skills, he's able to turn out a few winners -- "Roberta," a love song in the vein of Cold Spring Harbor, the mournful "Streetlife Serenader," and the stomping "Los Angelenos" -- but it was the astonishingly bitter "The Entertainer," where he not only disparages his own role, but is filled with venom over "Piano Man" being released in a single edit, that made the subtext clear: he'd had enough with California, enough with the music industry, enough with being a sensitive singer/songwriter. It was time for Billy to say goodbye to Hollywood and head back home to New York." All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	The Bridge Used - LP - OC 40402 1986 Original Featuring Cindy Lauper And Ron Carter Plus A Duet With Ray Charles. Billy Joel's 1986 album Bridge is a collection of rock and pop songs that showcase the artist's songwriting prowess and musical versatility. The album features hit singles like "Modern Woman" and "A Matter of Trust," which perfectly capture Joel's signature sound and lyrical themes. Additionally, Bridge includes deeper cuts like "Code of Silence," a haunting duet with Cyndi Lauper, and "This is the Time," a nostalgic ballad about the passage of time and the importance of living in the moment. What sets Bridge apart from other Billy Joel albums is its incorporation of different musical styles and influences. For example, "Running on Ice" features a reggae-inspired beat, while "Baby Grand" is a soulful collaboration with Ray Charles. Throughout the album, Joel's songwriting is at its best, with thoughtful and introspective lyrics that tackle themes like love, loss, and personal growth. Overall, Bridge is a must-listen for any Billy Joel fan or lover of rock and pop music. more
	The Bridge Used - LP - OC 40402 1986 Original in shrink with hype sticker. Featuring Cindy Lauper and Ron Carter plus a duet with Ray Charles. Billy Joel's 1986 album Bridge is a collection of rock and pop songs that showcase the artist's songwriting prowess and musical versatility. The album features hit singles like "Modern Woman" and "A Matter of Trust," which perfectly capture Joel's signature sound and lyrical themes. Additionally, Bridge includes deeper cuts like "Code of Silence," a haunting duet with Cyndi Lauper, and "This is the Time," a nostalgic ballad about the passage of time and the importance of living in the moment. What sets Bridge apart from other Billy Joel albums is its incorporation of different musical styles and influences. For example, "Running on Ice" features a reggae-inspired beat, while "Baby Grand" is a soulful collaboration with Ray Charles. Throughout the album, Joel's songwriting is at its best, with thoughtful and introspective lyrics that tackle themes like love, loss, and personal growth. Overall, Bridge is a must-listen for any Billy Joel fan or lover of rock and pop music. more
	The Nylon Curtain Used Import - 30AP 2401 1982 Japanese pressing for the "Master Sound" series. With Obi & insert."Billy Joel Hit Back As Hard As He Could With Glass Houses, His Bid To Prove That He Could Rock As Hard As Any Of Those New Wave Punks. He Might Not Have Proven Himself A Punk -- For All Of His Claims Of Being A Hard Rocker, His Work Inevitably Is Pop Because Of His Fondness For Melody -- But He Proved To Himself That He Could Still Rock, Even If The Critics Didn't Give Him Any Credit For It. It Was Now Time To Mature, To Move Pop/Rock Into The Middle Age And, In The Process, Earn Critical Respect. In Short, The Nylon Curtain Is Where Billy Joel Went Serious, Consciously Crafting A Song Cycle About Baby Boomers In The Reagan Era. Since This Was An Album About Baby Boomers, He Chose To Base His Music Almost Entirely On The Beatles, The Pivotal Rock Band For His Generation. Joel Is Naturally Inclined To Write Big Melodies Like McCartney, But He Idolizes Lennon, Which Makes The Nylon Curtain A Fascinating Cross Between Ear Candy And Social Commentary. His Desire To Record A Grand Concept Album Is Admirable, But His Ever-present Lyrical Shortcomings Mean That The Songs Paint A Picture Without Arriving At Any Insights. He Occasionally Gets Lost In His Own Ambition, As On The Waterlogged Second Side, But The First Half Of The Song Suite -- "Allentown," "Laura," "Pressure," "Goodnight Saigon," "She's Right On Time" -- Is Layered, Successful, Mature Pop That Brings Joel Tantalizingly Close To His Ultimate Goal Of Sophisticated Pop/rock For Mature Audiences." All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	The Nylon Curtain New - LP - QC 38200 Sealed 1982 Original With Custom Song Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap, Cut Corner. Grammy Nominee. more
	The Nylon Curtain Used Import - 25AP 2400 Pristine 1982 Japanese pressing with horizontal top-cap Obi & insert."Billy Joel Hit Back As Hard As He Could With Glass Houses, His Bid To Prove That He Could Rock As Hard As Any Of Those New Wave Punks. He Might Not Have Proven Himself A Punk -- For All Of His Claims Of Being A Hard Rocker, His Work Inevitably Is Pop Because Of His Fondness For Melody -- But He Proved To Himself That He Could Still Rock, Even If The Critics Didn't Give Him Any Credit For It. It Was Now Time To Mature, To Move Pop/Rock Into The Middle Age And, In The Process, Earn Critical Respect. In Short, The Nylon Curtain Is Where Billy Joel Went Serious, Consciously Crafting A Song Cycle About Baby Boomers In The Reagan Era. Since This Was An Album About Baby Boomers, He Chose To Base His Music Almost Entirely On The Beatles, The Pivotal Rock Band For His Generation. Joel Is Naturally Inclined To Write Big Melodies Like McCartney, But He Idolizes Lennon, Which Makes The Nylon Curtain A Fascinating Cross Between Ear Candy And Social Commentary. His Desire To Record A Grand Concept Album Is Admirable, But His Ever-present Lyrical Shortcomings Mean That The Songs Paint A Picture Without Arriving At Any Insights. He Occasionally Gets Lost In His Own Ambition, As On The Waterlogged Second Side, But The First Half Of The Song Suite -- "Allentown," "Laura," "Pressure," "Goodnight Saigon," "She's Right On Time" -- Is Layered, Successful, Mature Pop That Brings Joel Tantalizingly Close To His Ultimate Goal Of Sophisticated Pop/rock For Mature Audiences." All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	The Nylon Curtain Used - LP - QC 38200 1982 Original With Custom Song Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. Grammy Nominee. more
	The Nylon Curtain Used - LP - TC 38200 1982 2nd Issue TC Prefix, With Custom Inner Sleeve. "Billy Joel Hit Back As Hard As He Could With Glass Houses, His Bid To Prove That He Could Rock As Hard As Any Of Those New Wave Punks. He Might Not Have Proven Himself A Punk -- For All Of His Claims Of Being A Hard Rocker, His Work Inevitably Is Pop Because Of His Fondness For Melody -- But He Proved To Himself That He Could Still Rock, Even If The Critics Didn't Give Him Any Credit For It. It Was Now Time To Mature, To Move Pop/Rock Into The Middle Age And, In The Process, Earn Critical Respect. In Short, The Nylon Curtain Is Where Billy Joel Went Serious, Consciously Crafting A Song Cycle About Baby Boomers In The Reagan Era. Since This Was An Album About Baby Boomers, He Chose To Base His Music Almost Entirely On The Beatles, The Pivotal Rock Band For His Generation. Joel Is Naturally Inclined To Write Big Melodies Like McCartney, But He Idolizes Lennon, Which Makes The Nylon Curtain A Fascinating Cross Between Ear Candy And Social Commentary. His Desire To Record A Grand Concept Album Is Admirable, But His Ever-present Lyrical Shortcomings Mean That The Songs Paint A Picture Without Arriving At Any Insights. He Occasionally Gets Lost In His Own Ambition, As On The Waterlogged Second Side, But The First Half Of The Song Suite -- "Allentown," "Laura," "Pressure," "Goodnight Saigon," "She's Right On Time" -- Is Layered, Successful, Mature Pop That Brings Joel Tantalizingly Close To His Ultimate Goal Of Sophisticated Pop/rock For Mature Audiences." AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	The Nylon Curtain Used - LP - QC 38200 1982 US Original, Terre Hatue Press. With Custom Printed Inner Sleeve. "Billy Joel Hit Back As Hard As He Could With Glass Houses, His Bid To Prove That He Could Rock As Hard As Any Of Those New Wave Punks. He Might Not Have Proven Himself A Punk -- For All Of His Claims Of Being A Hard Rocker, His Work Inevitably Is Pop Because Of His Fondness For Melody -- But He Proved To Himself That He Could Still Rock, Even If The Critics Didn't Give Him Any Credit For It. It Was Now Time To Mature, To Move Pop/Rock Into The Middle Age And, In The Process, Earn Critical Respect. In Short, The Nylon Curtain Is Where Billy Joel Went Serious, Consciously Crafting A Song Cycle About Baby Boomers In The Reagan Era. Since This Was An Album About Baby Boomers, He Chose To Base His Music Almost Entirely On The Beatles, The Pivotal Rock Band For His Generation. Joel Is Naturally Inclined To Write Big Melodies Like McCartney, But He Idolizes Lennon, Which Makes The Nylon Curtain A Fascinating Cross Between Ear Candy And Social Commentary. His Desire To Record A Grand Concept Album Is Admirable, But His Ever-Present Lyrical Shortcomings Mean That The Songs Paint A Picture Without Arriving At Any Insights. He Occasionally Gets Lost In His Own Ambition, As On The Waterlogged Second Side, But The First Half Of The Song Suite -- "Allentown," "Laura," "Pressure," "Goodnight Saigon," "She's Right On Time" -- Is Layered, Successful, Mature Pop That Brings Joel Tantalizingly Close To His Ultimate Goal Of Sophisticated Pop/Rock For Mature Audiences." AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	The Nylon Curtain Used - LP - QC 38200 1982 Original With Custom Song Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. Grammy Nominee. more
	The Nylon Curtain New - LP - QC 38200 Sealed 1982 Original With Custom Song Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. Grammy Nominee. more
	The Stranger Used Import - PC 34987 1977 Import, In Shrink, Of One Of The Biggest Selling Albums In The 70's. more
	The Stranger Used - LP - JC 34987 1977 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. LP Appears Glossy. Produced By Phil Ramone. more
	The Stranger Audiophile - New - MFSL 2-383 Sealed, Latest Run Of The 2013 Limited Edition Numbered Remaster. Latest Pressings From MoFi Now Come With A Hype Sticker With Their Audio Sourcing Information In An Attempt To Be More Transparent With Their Consumers. For Example On This LP It Is "Analog Copy > DSD > Analog". "Billy Joel Teamed With Phil Ramone, A Famed Engineer Who Had Just Scored His First Producing Hits With Art Garfunkel's Breakaway And Paul Simon's Still Crazy After All These Years For The Stranger, His Follow-up To Turnstiles. Joel Still Favored Big, Sweeping Melodies, But Ramone Convinced Him To Streamline His Arrangements And Clean Up The Production. The Results Aren't Necessarily Revelatory, Since He Covered So Much Ground On Turnstiles, But The Commercialism Of The Stranger Is A Bit Of A Surprise. None Of His Ballads Have Been As Sweet Or Slick As "Just The Way You Are"; He Never Had Created A Rocker As Bouncy Or Infectious As "Only The Good Die Young"; And The Glossy Production Of "She's Always A Woman" Disguises Its Latent Misogynist Streak. Joel Balanced Such Radio-ready Material With A Series Of New York Vignettes, Seemingly Inspired By Springsteen's Working-class Fables And Clearly Intended To Be The Artistic Centerpieces Of The Album. They Do Provide The Stranger With The Feel Of A Concept Album, Yet There Is No True Thematic Connection Between The Pieces, And His Lyrics Are Often Vague Or Mean-Spirited. His Lyrical Shortcomings Are Overshadowed By His Musical Strengths. Even If His Melodies Sound More Broadway Than Beatles -- The Epic Suite "Scenes From An Italian Restaurant" Feels Like A Show-stopping Closer -- There's No Denying That The Melodies Of Each Song On The Stranger Are Memorable, So Much So That They Strengthen The Weaker Portions Of The Album. Joel Rarely Wrote A Set Of Songs Better Than Those On The Stranger, Nor Did He Often Deliver An Album As Consistently Listenable." AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erelwine. more
	The Stranger Audiophile - LP - 30AP 1874 Rare 1971 Japanese Mastersound Half-Speed Master Housed In A Super Deluxe Jacket With Obi And All Inserts. more
	The Stranger New Release - 731858 Factory Sealed 2008 180gm Vinyl. 30th Anniversary Edition, Includes Free Download Of Not Only The Album But Also A 21-Track Previously Unreleased Carnegie Hall Concert From 1977. more
	The Stranger Used - LP - 34987 1970's pressing in shrink with custom inner sleeve. Produced by Phil Ramone "The Stranger" squarely place Billy on the top of the heap. It marked a turning point in Joel's career, solidifying his status as a skilled songwriter and musician. The album features some of his most recognizable hits, including "Just the Way You Are," "Movin' Out (Anthony's Song)," and "Scenes from an Italian Restaurant." The songs on "The Stranger" range from upbeat and energetic to introspective and emotional, showcasing Joel's versatility as a songwriter. The instrumentation is rich and diverse, with Joel's piano taking center stage throughout the album. "The Stranger" is a hallmark of the 70's that captures the essence of Billy Joel's artistry. It's an album that deserves a place in any soft rock enthusiast or piano fanatic. more
	The Stranger Audiophile - Used - 731858 2008 30th Anniversary Edition 180gm audiophile. Not in the factory shrink but kept in an outer sleeve with the original hype sticker. more
	Turnstiles Audiophile - New - MFSL 1-350 Factory Sealed 2011 Limited Edition #727. 180gm Gatefold. Mastered On Mobile Fidelity’s World-Renowned Mastering System And Pressed At RTI. A Highly Personal and Introspective Album That Marked a Major Turning Point in His Career. The Album Features Some of Joel's Most Enduring Songs, Including the Anthemic "New York State of Mind" and the Powerful "Say Goodbye to Hollywood." With Its Rich and Diverse Musical Styles, From Rock to Jazz to Latin, "Turnstiles" Showcases Joel's Versatility as a Songwriter and Performer. This Album Is a Must-Have for Any Billy Joel Fan and a Testament to His Enduring Legacy in the World of Rock and Roll. more
	Turnstiles Used Import - 25AP 953 Beautiful 1978 Japanese pressing with Obi & insert. "There's a reason Turnstiles begins with the Spector-esque epic "Say Goodbye to Hollywood." Shortly after Streetlife Serenade, Joel ditched California -- and, by implication, sensitive Californian soft rock from sensitive singer/songwriters -- for his hometown of New York. "Say Goodbye to Hollywood" was a celebration of his move, a repudiation of his past, a fanfare for a new beginning, which is exactly what Turnstiles was. He still was a singer/songwriter -- indeed, "Summer, Highland Falls" was his best ballad to date, possibly his best ever -- but he decided to run with his musical talents, turning the record into a whirlwind tour of pop styles, from Sinatra to Springsteen. There's little question that the cinematic sprawl of Born to Run had an effect on Turnstiles, since it has a similar widescreen feel, even if it clocks in at only eight songs. The key to the record's success is variety, the way the album whips from the bouncy, McCartney-esque "All You Wanna Do Is Dance" to the saloon song "New York State of Mind"; the way the bitterly cynical "Angry Young Man" gives way to the beautiful "I've Loved These Days" and the surrealistic apocalyptic fantasy "Miami 2017 (Seen the Lights Go Out on Broadway)." No matter how much stylistic ground Joel covers, he's kept on track by his backing group. He fought to have his touring band support him on Turnstiles, going to the lengths of firing his original producer, and it was clearly the right move, since they lend the album a cohesive feel. Turnstiles may not have been a hit, but it remains one of his most accomplished and satisfying records, clearly paving the way to his twin peaks of the late '70s, The Stranger and 52nd Street." All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Turnstiles Used - LP - PC 33848 1976 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. Small Corner Bump And Light Creasing. "There's A Reason Turnstiles Begins With The Spector-esque Epic "Say Goodbye To Hollywood." Shortly After Streetlife Serenade, Joel Ditched California -- And, By Implication, Sensitive Californian Soft Rock From Sensitive Singer/songwriters -- For His Hometown Of New York. "Say Goodbye To Hollywood" Was A Celebration Of His Move, A Repudiation Of His Past, A Fanfare For A New Beginning, Which Is Exactly What Turnstiles Was. He Still Was A Singer/songwriter -- Indeed, "Summer, Highland Falls" Was His Best Ballad To Date, Possibly His Best Ever -- But He Decided To Run With His Musical Talents, Turning The Record Into A Whirlwind Tour Of Pop Styles, From Sinatra To Springsteen. There's Little Question That The Cinematic Sprawl Of Born To Run Had An Effect On Turnstiles, Since It Has A Similar Widescreen Feel, Even If It Clocks In At Only Eight Songs. The Key To The Record's Success Is Variety, The Way The Album Whips From The Bouncy, Mccartney-esque "All You Wanna Do Is Dance" To The Saloon Song "New York State Of Mind"; The Way The Bitterly Cynical "Angry Young Man" Gives Way To The Beautiful "I've Loved These Days" And The Surrealistic Apocalyptic Fantasy "Miami 2017 (Seen The Lights Go Out On Broadway)." No Matter How Much Stylistic Ground Joel Covers, He's Kept On Track By His Backing Group. He Fought To Have His Touring Band Support Him On Turnstiles, Going To The Lengths Of Firing His Original Producer, And It Was Clearly The Right Move, Since They Lend The Album A Cohesive Feel. Turnstiles May Not Have Been A Hit, But It Remains One Of His Most Accomplished And Satisfying Records, Clearly Paving The Way To His Twin Peaks Of The Late '70s, The Stranger And 52nd Street." Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AllMusic Guide more
	Turnstiles Used - LP - 25AP 953 Beautiful Japanese Pressing With Obi. Appears Unplayed. more
	Turnstiles New - LP - PC 33848 Sealed All Analogue 2nd Issue. Recorded In 1978. more
	Turnstiles Audiophile - New - MFSL 1-350 Factory Sealed 2011 Limited Edition #727. 180gm Gatefold. Mastered On Mobile Fidelity’s World-Renowned Mastering System And Pressed At RTI. A Highly Personal and Introspective Album That Marked a Major Turning Point in His Career. The Album Features Some of Joel's Most Enduring Songs, Including the Anthemic "New York State of Mind" and the Powerful "Say Goodbye to Hollywood." With Its Rich and Diverse Musical Styles, From Rock to Jazz to Latin, "Turnstiles" Showcases Joel's Versatility as a Songwriter and Performer. This Album Is a Must-Have for Any Billy Joel Fan and a Testament to His Enduring Legacy in the World of Rock and Roll. more