Stewart, Al

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	24 Carrots Audiophile - LP - NR 34 Beautiful 1980 Half-Speed Master With Insert. more
	24 Carrots New - LP - AL 9520 Sealed 1980 Original With Custom Song Hype Sticker On Shrink. more
	24 Carrots dbx - LP - NR 34 Rare 1980 dbx Original With 4 Page Lyric Sheet And dbx Insert. Can Only Be Played Using A dbx Decoder. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	24 Carrots Used - LP - AL 9520 1980 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. more
	24 Carrots Audiophile - Used - NR34 Beautiful 1980 Half-Speed master from Nautilus with insert. Small top seam split. "The pun of the title of 24 Carrots -- the first overt signal of humor Al Stewart has displayed in years, possibly ever -- illustrates that a lot has changed since 1978's Time Passages. The loosening of his wit is perhaps the most evident, but the most significant is the departure of producer Alan Parsons, who collaborated with Stewart on his mid-'70s triptych of masterpieces. In truth, 24 Carrots isn't far removed from those high points, because he is indeed still writing at a remarkably consistent pace. No, this record isn't quite at the high standard of the previous three albums, but it does have a number of brilliant moments, from the opening "Running Man" through the silly but effective "Mondo Sinistro" and the gorgeous "Midnight Rocks." Though there are some songs that don't quite click (something that did not happen on the aforementioned trio), overall the record coheres nicely, thanks not just to the uniform classiness of Stewart's songs, but to his production with Chris Desmond. Although the production does hint at the antiseptic cleanliness that sank many of his latter-day recordings, here, it is just a perfect balance of audio precision and elegant studiocraft. Despite its occasional missteps, it still is a fine record, a fitting, wistful coda to Stewart's classic period." All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erelwine. more
	Early Years Used - LP - PL 25131 Beautiful 1970 UK Orange Label Original Housed In A Laminated Gatefold Jacket. Appears Unplayed. more
	Early Years New - LP - 2JXS-7026 Sealed 1977 2LP Gatefold. more
	First Album (Bed-Sitter Images) Used - LP - 64023 1970 UK Remixed 2nd Issue Orange Label. Originally Released In 1967. A1/B1 Stampers. Glossy, Unplayed Condition. more
	First Album (Bed-Sitter Images) New - LP - 64023 Sealed 1970 UK Remixed 2nd Issue Orange Label. Originally Released In 1967. "Peaches" $6.68 Price Tag Over Loose Shrink. more
	Last Days Of The Century Used - LP - 73316 1988 Original With Insert. Clean Cut Out Hole. more
	Last Days Of The Century Used - LP - 73316 Only The Second Copy We Have Ever Come Across Of This 1988 Vinyl With Insert. more
	Last Days Of The Century New - LP - 73316 Sealed And Extremely Hard To Find 1988 Original With Insert. Custom Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. Tiny Saw Cut. more
	Last Days Of The Century Used - LP - 73316 1988 US original Specialty pressing with insert and original Enigma company poly inner sleeve. Light creasing along spine. more
	Live - Indian Summer Used - LP - A2L 8607 1981 US 2LP gatefold club pressing. CRC above barcode on rear cover. Side one recorded at Evergreen Studios, Los Angeles. Sides two, three and four recorded live at The Roxy. Live performances of all the Al Stewart masterpieces. more
	Live - Indian Summer New - LP - A2L 8607 Sealed 1981 2LP Gatefold Original. Cut Corner. Side One Recorded At Evergreen Studios, Los Angeles. Sides Two, Three And Four Recorded Live At The Roxy. Live Performances Of All The Al Stewart Masterpieces. more
	Live - Indian Summer New - LP - A2L 8607 Sealed 1981 2LP Gatefold Original. Saw Cut. Side One Recorded At Evergreen Studios, Los Angeles. Sides Two, Three And Four Recorded Live At The Roxy. Live Performances Of All The Al Stewart Masterpieces. Custom Album Hype Sticker On Shrink Wrap. more
	Live Radio Concert Album Used - LP - SP 40 1979 White Label Promo Only LP. Songs Are: "On The Border," "Time Passages," "Life In Dark Water," "Roads To Moscow," "Valentina Way," "Year Of The Cat," "The Pink Panther Theme" And "Song On The Radio." Recorded In Chicago For WKQX. Jacket Has A Hint Of Ring Wear. Appears Unplayed. more
	Love Chronicles Used - LP - 63460 Stunning UK Gatefold 2nd Label In Glossy, Unplayed Condition. A2/B2 Stampers. “Al Stewart's Second Album Is Most Renowned For The 18-Minute Title Track, An Autobiographical Recount Of Different Love Affairs With Guitar By Jimmy Page. That Track Was Also Quite Controversial For Its Day In Its Use Of The Word "F*Cking" At One Point In The Lyrics, Though That's Not Typical Of The Tone Of The Composition. It's Actually Not The Best Of The Six Songs On The Record, Which Saw Stewart Wisely Discard The Orchestration Of His Debut In Favor Of Fairly Straight-Ahead Folk-Rock Backing. "Ballad Of Mary Foster" Is Stewart's Best Early Song, As A Two-Part Suite Neatly Divided Between Brusque Cynical Commentary On A Bourgeois English Family And The Introspective Musings Of The Ravaged Wife. That Second Part Bears Considerable Similarity In Melody And Tempo, Incidentally, To Sections Of The Far More Famous Stewart Song "Roads To Moscow." The Rest Of The Album Has Additional Solid Vignettes In The Standard Gentle Yet Detached Stewart Mold, The Best Of Them Being "Life And Life Only," Which Exploits His Knack For Insistent, Repetitive Minor-Keyed Hooks.” Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide. more
	Love Chronicles Used - LP - BN 26564 Beautiful 1969 Yellow Label Original, 1C/1C Stampers. more
	Love Chronicles New - LP - BN 26564 Sealed 1969 Original, CC. Features Jimmy Page On Guitar. more
	Modern Times New - LP - JXS 7012 Sealed 1975 Gatefold Original. 4½ Stars! “Surely The Title Is A Bit Of An Allusion To The Past, Present And Future Of Its Predecessor, But Modern Times Also Brought Al Stewart Into The Present, Establishing His Classic Sound Of Folky Narratives And Lennonesque Melodies, All Wrapped Up In A Lush, Layered Production From Alan Parsons. Hearing This Production Makes It Clear That This Is What Was Missing From Past, Since It Gives Epics Like The Title Track A Real Sense Of Grandeur That Makes Their Sentiments Resonate Strongly. But It's Not Just The Improvement In Production That Makes Modern Times The Beginning Of Stewart's Classic Period -- His Songwriting Has Leapt Up And Met His Ambitions, As It Retains The Historical Sweep Of His Earlier Material But Melds It To A Melodic Sensibility That's Alternately Comforting And Haunting. This Skill Is Apparent Throughout Modern Times, And Is Married To A Sound That Is Its Equivalent, Making This An Exquisite Pop-Prog Gem.” Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG. more
	Modern Times Used - LP - 80477 Hard To Find 1975 Original W/Lyric Insert. A1/B1 Stampers. Looks Unplayed. more
	Modern Times Used - LP - JXS 7012 1975 Original. Cut Corner. Appears Unplayed. 4½ Stars! “Surely The Title Is A Bit Of An Allusion To The Past, Present And Future Of Its Predecessor, But Modern Times Also Brought Al Stewart Into The Present, Establishing His Classic Sound Of Folky Narratives And Lennonesque Melodies, All Wrapped Up In A Lush, Layered Production From Alan Parsons. Hearing This Production Makes It Clear That This Is What Was Missing From Past, Since It Gives Epics Like The Title Track A Real Sense Of Grandeur That Makes Their Sentiments Resonate Strongly. But It's Not Just The Improvement In Production That Makes Modern Times The Beginning Of Stewart's Classic Period -- His Songwriting Has Leapt Up And Met His Ambitions, As It Retains The Historical Sweep Of His Earlier Material But Melds It To A Melodic Sensibility That's Alternately Comforting And Haunting. This Skill Is Apparent Throughout Modern Times, And Is Married To A Sound That Is Its Equivalent, Making This An Exquisite Pop-Prog Gem.” Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG. more
	Modern Times New - LP - AL 9525 Sealed 1975 Second Issue With "Priceless Music" Sticker On Jacket Under Shrink. more
	Modern Times Used - LP - JXS 7012 1975 Original. Glossy, NM- Vinyl. “Surely The Title Is A Bit Of An Allusion To The Past, Present And Future Of Its Predecessor, But Modern Times Also Brought Al Stewart Into The Present, Establishing His Classic Sound Of Folky Narratives And Lennonesque Melodies, All Wrapped Up In A Lush, Layered Production From Alan Parsons. Hearing This Production Makes It Clear That This Is What Was Missing From Past, Since It Gives Epics Like The Title Track A Real Sense Of Grandeur That Makes Their Sentiments Resonate Strongly. But It's Not Just The Improvement In Production That Makes Modern Times The Beginning Of Stewart's Classic Period -- His Songwriting Has Leapt Up And Met His Ambitions, As It Retains The Historical Sweep Of His Earlier Material But Melds It To A Melodic Sensibility That's Alternately Comforting And Haunting. This Skill Is Apparent Throughout Modern Times, And Is Married To A Sound That Is Its Equivalent, Making This An Exquisite Pop-Prog Gem.” All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine more
	Orange Used Import - 64730 1972 UK original pressing with CBS Records company inner sleeve. Jacket strong EX/NM-. "This is a transitional Al Stewart album. After stretching the boundaries of song length and language with Love Chronicles, he was in a something of a holding pattern on Orange, without any obviously profound inspiration or moments of daring. "Songs Out of Clay," however, does reveal the first signs of the mix of acoustic and electric guitar sounds that he would perfect on his next album, Past, Present and Future, two years later, while "The Fourth of May," a six-minute personal story-song, gets something of the beat and the sound that Stewart would refine in achieving his subsequent success -- he just needed subject matter other than busted relationships. Orange also introduced Tim Renwick, whose lead guitar would become central to the sound on Stewart's subsequent albums. His singing, however, is still of a rather mournful and even monotonous nature, except on those two songs; he hadn't yet found sufficient variety in his tone and delivery, and even the presence of Rick Wakeman's elegant, classically based, arpeggio-laden piano accompaniments couldn't rescue most of these songs. There's also a pretty cool cover of Bob Dylan's "I Don't Believe You," cut as a warm-up for the rest of the album." All Music Guide - Bruce Eder. more
	Orange Used - LP - 64730 Beautiful 1972 UK Orange Label Original. A1/B1 Stampers. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. “This Is A Transitional Al Stewart Album. After Stretching The Boundaries Of Song Length And Language With Love Chronicles, He Was In A Something Of A Holding Pattern On Orange, Without Any Obviously Profound Inspiration Or Moments Of Daring. "Songs Out Of Clay," However, Does Reveal The First Signs Of The Mix Of Acoustic And Electric Guitar Sounds That He Would Perfect On His Next Album, Past, Present And Future, Two Years Later, While "The Fourth Of May," A Six-Minute Personal Story-Song, Gets Something Of The Beat And The Sound That Stewart Would Refine In Achieving His Subsequent Success -- He Just Needed Subject Matter Other Than Busted Relationships. Orange Also Introduced Tim Renwick, Whose Lead Guitar Would Become Central To The Sound On Stewart's Subsequent Albums. His Singing, However, Is Still Of A Rather Mournful And Even Monotonous Nature, Except On Those Two Songs; He Hadn't Yet Found Sufficient Variety In His Tone And Delivery, And Even The Presence Of Rick Wakeman's Elegant, Classically Based, Arpeggio-Laden Piano Accompaniments Couldn't Rescue Most Of These Songs. There's Also A Pretty Cool Cover Of Bob Dylan's "I Don't Believe You," Cut As A Warm-Up For The Rest Of The Album.” Bruce Eder, AMG. more
	Orange Used - LP - ECPL 20 Rare Japanese First Pressing Housed In A Gatefold Jacket With 24 Page Booklet, No Obi. more
	Orange Used - LP - 64730 1972 UK Orange Label Original. A1/B1 Stampers. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. Jacket Has A Light Top Left Corner Crease, Hence Price. “This Is A Transitional Al Stewart Album. After Stretching The Boundaries Of Song Length And Language With Love Chronicles, He Was In A Something Of A Holding Pattern On Orange, Without Any Obviously Profound Inspiration Or Moments Of Daring. "Songs Out Of Clay," However, Does Reveal The First Signs Of The Mix Of Acoustic And Electric Guitar Sounds That He Would Perfect On His Next Album, Past, Present And Future, Two Years Later, While "The Fourth Of May," A Six-Minute Personal Story-Song, Gets Something Of The Beat And The Sound That Stewart Would Refine In Achieving His Subsequent Success -- He Just Needed Subject Matter Other Than Busted Relationships. Orange Also Introduced Tim Renwick, Whose Lead Guitar Would Become Central To The Sound On Stewart's Subsequent Albums. His Singing, However, Is Still Of A Rather Mournful And Even Monotonous Nature, Except On Those Two Songs; He Hadn't Yet Found Sufficient Variety In His Tone And Delivery, And Even The Presence Of Rick Wakeman's Elegant, Classically Based, Arpeggio-Laden Piano Accompaniments Couldn't Rescue Most Of These Songs. There's Also A Pretty Cool Cover Of Bob Dylan's "I Don't Believe You," Cut As A Warm-Up For The Rest Of The Album.” Bruce Eder, AMG. more
	Past Present & Future New - LP - 25-3P-116 New, Unplayed Japanese Pressing With Obi. more
	Past Present And Future New - LP - JLS 3063 Sealed 1974 Original. more
	Past Present And Future Used - LP - 32026 UK Stereo Issue. Some Discoloration On Back Cover. Features Rick Wakeman, Dave Swarbick, Tim Renwick And Others. more
	Past Present And Future New - LP - JLS 3063 Sealed Vinyl Rarity, 1974 US Original. Cut Corner. Featuring Rick Wakeman, Dave Swarbick, Tim Renwick And Others. “Past, Present & Future: The Record Where Al Stewart Truly Begins To Discover His Voice. This Is Largely Through His Decision To Indulge His Fascination With History And Construct A Concept Album That Begins With "Old Admirals" And Ends With "Nostradamus" And His Predictions For The Future. A Concept Like This Undoubtedly Will Strike Prog Warning Bells In The Minds Of Most Listeners But, Ironically, He Has Stripped Back Most Of The Prog Trappings From Orange, Settling Into A Haunting Folk Bed For These Long, Winding Tales. If Anything, This Results In An Album That Is A Bit Too Subdued, But Even So, It's Apparent That Stewart Has Finally Found His Muse, Focusing His Songwriting And Intent To A Greater Extent Than Ever Before. Now, The Key Was To Find The Same Sense Of Purpose In Record-Making -- He Didn't Quite Get It Here, But He Would The Next Time Around.” AMG - Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Past Present And Future New - LP - AL 9524 Sealed 2nd Issue. “Past, Present & Future: The Record Where Al Stewart Truly Begins To Discover His Voice. This Is Largely Through His Decision To Indulge His Fascination With History And Construct A Concept Album That Begins With "Old Admirals" And Ends With "Nostradamus" And His Predictions For The Future. A Concept Like This Undoubtedly Will Strike Prog Warning Bells In The Minds Of Most Listeners But, Ironically, He Has Stripped Back Most Of The Prog Trappings From Orange, Settling Into A Haunting Folk Bed For These Long, Winding Tales. If Anything, This Results In An Album That Is A Bit Too Subdued, But Even So, It's Apparent That Stewart Has Finally Found His Muse, Focusing His Songwriting And Intent To A Greater Extent Than Ever Before. Now, The Key Was To Find The Same Sense Of Purpose In Record-Making -- He Didn't Quite Get It Here, But He Would The Next Time Around.” Stephen, Thomas Erlewine, AMG. more
	Past Present And Future New - LP - JLS 3063 Sealed Vinyl Rarity, 1974 US Original. Cut Corner. Featuring Rick Wakeman, Dave Swarbick, Tim Renwick And Others. “Past, Present & Future: The Record Where Al Stewart Truly Begins To Discover His Voice. This Is Largely Through His Decision To Indulge His Fascination With History And Construct A Concept Album That Begins With "Old Admirals" And Ends With "Nostradamus" And His Predictions For The Future. A Concept Like This Undoubtedly Will Strike Prog Warning Bells In The Minds Of Most Listeners But, Ironically, He Has Stripped Back Most Of The Prog Trappings From Orange, Settling Into A Haunting Folk Bed For These Long, Winding Tales. If Anything, This Results In An Album That Is A Bit Too Subdued, But Even So, It's Apparent That Stewart Has Finally Found His Muse, Focusing His Songwriting And Intent To A Greater Extent Than Ever Before. Now, The Key Was To Find The Same Sense Of Purpose In Record-Making -- He Didn't Quite Get It Here, But He Would The Next Time Around.” AMG - Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Past, Present And Future Used - LP - JLS 3063 1974 Original, Santa Maria Press. Glossy, NM- Vinyl. Includes Lyric Insert. “Past, Present & Future: The Record Where Al Stewart Truly Begins To Discover His Voice. This Is Largely Through His Decision To Indulge His Fascination With History And Construct A Concept Album That Begins With "Old Admirals" And Ends With "Nostradamus" And His Predictions For The Future. A Concept Like This Undoubtedly Will Strike Prog Warning Bells In The Minds Of Most Listeners But, Ironically, He Has Stripped Back Most Of The Prog Trappings From Orange, Settling Into A Haunting Folk Bed For These Long, Winding Tales. If Anything, This Results In An Album That Is A Bit Too Subdued, But Even So, It's Apparent That Stewart Has Finally Found His Muse, Focusing His Songwriting And Intent To A Greater Extent Than Ever Before. Now, The Key Was To Find The Same Sense Of Purpose In Record-Making -- He Didn't Quite Get It Here, But He Would The Next Time Around.”All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine more
	Past, Present And Future New - LP - JLS 3063 Sealed 2nd Issue Featuring Rick Wakeman, Dave Swarbick, Tim Renwick And Others. Tiny COH. more
	Russians & Americans Used - LP - PB 6042 1984 US original pressing. Vibrant, VG++/EX jacket with saw cut. Stewart's take on the global superpowers and their tense relationship during the early 80's. more
	Russians And Americans New - LP - PB 6042 Sealed, Hard To Find 1984 Original. Small Saw Notch. more
	Russians And Americans New - LP - PB 6042 Sealed 1984 Original With Cut Corner. more
	Russians And Americans Used - LP - PB 6042 1984 Original With Custom Inner Sleeve. more
	Time Passages Audiophile - LP - MFSL 1-082 1981 Half-Speed Master With MoFi Card Inner And Lyric Insert. Jacket Has Very Light Wear. LP Appears Glossy, Unplayed. His Superb Follow-Up To Year Of The Cat. 4½ Stars In All Music Guide. more
	Time Passages Audiophile - LP - MFSL 1-082 Factory Sealed Half-Speed Master. His Superb Follow-Up To "Year Of The Cat." 4 1/2 Stars In All Music Guide. Pristine Copy-Not A Re-Wrap. more
	Time Passages New - LP - AB 4190 Sealed 1978 Original, CC, Rare, Custom Album Hype Sticker Over Shrink. more
	Time Passages Used - LP - AB 4190 1978 Original With Album Hype Sticker On Shrink And Custom Lyric Inner Sleeve. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. Tiny Corner Bump. more
	Time Passages Used - LP - AB 4190 1978 Original With Custom Lyric Sleeve And Hype Sticker. more
	Time Passages New - LP - AB 4190 Sealed 1978 Original. more
	Time Passages Used - LP - AB 4190 Beautiful 1978 Original Label With Custom Inner Sleeve. Appears Unplayed. more
	Time Passages Used - LP - RVP 6328 Rare 1978 Japanese White Label Promo With 4 Page Insert. Appears Unplayed. Tiny Seam Crack. more
	Time Passages Used - LP - PL 25173 1978 UK Orange Label With Custom Die Cut Inner Sleeve. more
	Time Passages New - LP - AB 4190 Sealed 1978 Original. Cut Corner. Custom Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. more
	Time Passages Used - LP - AB 4190 1978 US original, close to NM all around. Still in shrink with custom inner sleeve printed with lyrics & liners. Hype sticker and old pricing stickers on shrink. "Year of the Cat brought Al Stewart a genuine worldwide smash with its title track, and for its successor, he did make a few concessions. These, however, were slight -- just a slight increase of soft rock productions, an enhancement of the lushness that marked not only Year of the Cat but also Modern Times. These happened to be welcome adjustments to Stewart's sound, since they increased the dreamy continental elegance at the core of his work. And that's why Time Passages is the equal of Year of the Cat -- it may be more streamlined, but the adjustments to his sound and the concessions to the mainstream just increase the soft grace of his eloquent historical pop epics. It's possible to view this as too precious, because it is pitched at an audience who believes the common-day concerns of pop are piffle, but this is exceptionally well-crafted, from Stewart's songs, where even three-minute songs seem like epics, to Alan Parsons' cinematic arrangements and productions. This added concentration on the texture of the recording, ensuring that it was clean, spacious, and gentle, with a welcoming surface. Of course, this means that Time Passages can work very well as background music, but it also reveals much upon concentrated listening -- enough to make it stand proudly next to Modern Times and Year of the Cat as one of Al Stewart's very best albums." All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Time Passages Used - LP - AB 4190 1978 US original Terre Haute pressing; DJ Promo hype sticker on cover and cut corner. "Year of the Cat brought Al Stewart a genuine worldwide smash with its title track, and for its successor, he did make a few concessions. These, however, were slight -- just a slight increase of soft rock productions, an enhancement of the lushness that marked not only Year of the Cat but also Modern Times. These happened to be welcome adjustments to Stewart's sound, since they increased the dreamy continental elegance at the core of his work. And that's why Time Passages is the equal of Year of the Cat -- it may be more streamlined, but the adjustments to his sound and the concessions to the mainstream just increase the soft grace of his eloquent historical pop epics. It's possible to view this as too precious, because it is pitched at an audience who believes the common-day concerns of pop are piffle, but this is exceptionally well-crafted, from Stewart's songs, where even three-minute songs seem like epics, to Alan Parsons' cinematic arrangements and productions. This added concentration on the texture of the recording, ensuring that it was clean, spacious, and gentle, with a welcoming surface. Of course, this means that Time Passages can work very well as background music, but it also reveals much upon concentrated listening -- enough to make it stand proudly next to Modern Times and Year of the Cat as one of Al Stewart's very best albums." All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Time Passages Audiophile - Used - MFSL 1-082 1981 Half-speed remastered reissue from Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab. NM- jacket, tiny top right corner ding & minute beginning of split at bottom right corner. Includes the Mofi card inner and lyric insert. His superb follow-up to "Year Of The Cat". 4½ stars in All Music Guide. "Year of the Cat brought Al Stewart a genuine worldwide smash with its title track, and for its successor, he did make a few concessions. These, however, were slight -- just a slight increase of soft rock productions, an enhancement of the lushness that marked not only Year of the Cat but also Modern Times. These happened to be welcome adjustments to Stewart's sound, since they increased the dreamy continental elegance at the core of his work. And that's why Time Passages is the equal of Year of the Cat -- it may be more streamlined, but the adjustments to his sound and the concessions to the mainstream just increase the soft grace of his eloquent historical pop epics. It's possible to view this as too precious, because it is pitched at an audience who believes the common-day concerns of pop are piffle, but this is exceptionally well-crafted, from Stewart's songs, where even three-minute songs seem like epics, to Alan Parsons' cinematic arrangements and productions. This added concentration on the texture of the recording, ensuring that it was clean, spacious, and gentle, with a welcoming surface. Of course, this means that Time Passages can work very well as background music, but it also reveals much upon concentrated listening -- enough to make it stand proudly next to Modern Times and Year of the Cat as one of Al Stewart's very best albums." All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Year Of The Cat Audiophile - Used - MFSL 1-009 1978 Original Half-Speed Master, Housed In A Gatefold Jacket With Non-Italic Font Across The Top (Indicating First Pressing). LP Appears Glossy, Still In Shrink Wrap. "Al Stewart Had Found His Voice On Past, Present & Future And Found His Sound On Modern Times. He Then Perfected It All On 1976's Year Of The Cat, Arguably His Masterpiece. There Is No Overarching Theme Here, As There Was On Its Two Immediate Predecessors, But The Impossible Lushness Of Alan Parsons' Production And Stewart's Evocative Continental Narratives Give The Record A Welcome Feeling Of Cohesion That Keeps The Record Enchanting As It Moves From "Lord Grenville" To "Midas Shadow" To "Broadway Hotel," Before It Ends With The Haunting Title Track. Along The Way, Stewart Doesn't Dwell Too Deeply In Any Area, Preferring To Trace Out Mysteries With His Evocative Lyrical Imagery And A Spinning Array Of Self-consciously Sophisticated Music, Songs That Evoke American And European Folk And Pop With A Deliberate Grace. This Could Be Unbearably Precious If It Didn't Work So Well. Stewart Is Detached From His Music, But Only In The Sense That He Gives This Album A Stylish Elegance, And Parsons Is His Perfect Foil, Giving The Music A Rich, Panoramic Sweep That Mimics Stewart's Globe-trotting Songs. The Result Is A Tremendous Example Of How Good Self-conscious Progressive Pop Can Be, Given The Right Producer And Songwriter -- And If You're A Fan Of Either Prog Or Pop And Haven't Given Al Stewart Much Thought, Prepare To Be Enchanted." AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Year Of The Cat Used Import - RS 1082 1976 Original UK Gatefold Pressing. Beautiful Glossy Vinyl, Jacket Shows Some Light Indentations/Imprints Along Jacket Mouth Edge. "Al Stewart Had Found His Voice On Past, Present & Future And Found His Sound On Modern Times. He Then Perfected It All On 1976's Year Of The Cat, Arguably His Masterpiece. There Is No Overarching Theme Here, As There Was On Its Two Immediate Predecessors, But The Impossible Lushness Of Alan Parsons' Production And Stewart's Evocative Continental Narratives Give The Record A Welcome Feeling Of Cohesion That Keeps The Record Enchanting As It Moves From "Lord Grenville" To "Midas Shadow" To "Broadway Hotel," Before It Ends With The Haunting Title Track. Along The Way, Stewart Doesn't Dwell Too Deeply In Any Area, Preferring To Trace Out Mysteries With His Evocative Lyrical Imagery And A Spinning Array Of Self-consciously Sophisticated Music, Songs That Evoke American And European Folk And Pop With A Deliberate Grace. This Could Be Unbearably Precious If It Didn't Work So Well. Stewart Is Detached From His Music, But Only In The Sense That He Gives This Album A Stylish Elegance, And Parsons Is His Perfect Foil, Giving The Music A Rich, Panoramic Sweep That Mimics Stewart's Globe-Trotting Songs. The Result Is A Tremendous Example Of How Good Self-Conscious Progressive Pop Can Be, Given The Right Producer And Songwriter -- And If You're A Fan Of Either Prog Or Pop And Haven't Given Al Stewart Much Thought, Prepare To Be Enchanted." AMG Review By Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Year Of The Cat Audiophile - Used - MFSL 1-009 1981 Half-Speed Mastered 2nd Press Housed In A Gatefold Jacket. Sleeve Rash And Some Light Surface Noise Audible. “Al Stewart Had Found His Voice On Past, Present & Future And Found His Sound On Modern Times. He Then Perfected It All On 1976's Year Of The Cat, Arguably His Masterpiece. There Is No Overarching Theme Here, As There Was On Its Two Immediate Predecessors, But The Impossible Lushness Of Alan Parsons' Production And Stewart's Evocative Continental Narratives Give The Record A Welcome Feeling Of Cohesion That Keeps The Record Enchanting As It Moves From "Lord Grenville" To "Midas Shadow" To "Broadway Hotel," Before It Ends With The Haunting Title Track. Along The Way, Stewart Doesn't Dwell Too Deeply In Any Area, Preferring To Trace Out Mysteries With His Evocative Lyrical Imagery And A Spinning Array Of Self-Consciously Sophisticated Music, Songs That Evoke American And European Folk And Pop With A Deliberate Grace. This Could Be Unbearably Precious If It Didn't Work So Well. Stewart Is Detached From His Music, But Only In The Sense That He Gives This Album A Stylish Elegance, And Parsons Is His Perfect Foil, Giving The Music A Rich, Panoramic Sweep That Mimics Stewart's Globe-Trotting Songs. The Result Is A Tremendous Example Of How Good Self-Conscious Progressive Pop Can Be, Given The Right Producer And Songwriter -- And If You're A Fan Of Either Prog Or Pop And Haven't Given Al Stewart Much Thought, Prepare To Be Enchanted.” Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG. more
	Year Of The Cat Used - LP - JXS-7022 1976 US Gatefold Original; Santa Maria Press. VG++ Vinyl, Jacket Shows Light Shelf Wear/Foxing Spots. “Al Stewart Had Found His Voice On Past, Present & Future And Found His Sound On Modern Times. He Then Perfected It All On 1976's Year Of The Cat, Arguably His Masterpiece. There Is No Overarching Theme Here, As There Was On Its Two Immediate Predecessors, But The Impossible Lushness Of Alan Parsons' Production And Stewart's Evocative Continental Narratives Give The Record A Welcome Feeling Of Cohesion That Keeps The Record Enchanting As It Moves From "Lord Grenville" To "Midas Shadow" To "Broadway Hotel," Before It Ends With The Haunting Title Track. Along The Way, Stewart Doesn't Dwell Too Deeply In Any Area, Preferring To Trace Out Mysteries With His Evocative Lyrical Imagery And A Spinning Array Of Self-Consciously Sophisticated Music, Songs That Evoke American And European Folk And Pop With A Deliberate Grace. This Could Be Unbearably Precious If It Didn't Work So Well. Stewart Is Detached From His Music, But Only In The Sense That He Gives This Album A Stylish Elegance, And Parsons Is His Perfect Foil, Giving The Music A Rich, Panoramic Sweep That Mimics Stewart's Globe-Trotting Songs. The Result Is A Tremendous Example Of How Good Self-Conscious Progressive Pop Can Be, Given The Right Producer And Songwriter -- And If You're A Fan Of Either Prog Or Pop And Haven't Given Al Stewart Much Thought, Prepare To Be Enchanted.” Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG. more
	Year Of The Cat Audiophile - Used - MFSL 1-009 1981 Half-Speed Mastered first pressing. Light seam/mouth opening rubs. “Al Stewart Had Found His Voice On Past, Present & Future And Found His Sound On Modern Times. He Then Perfected It All On 1976's Year Of The Cat, Arguably His Masterpiece. There Is No Overarching Theme Here, As There Was On Its Two Immediate Predecessors, But The Impossible Lushness Of Alan Parsons' Production And Stewart's Evocative Continental Narratives Give The Record A Welcome Feeling Of Cohesion That Keeps The Record Enchanting As It Moves From "Lord Grenville" To "Midas Shadow" To "Broadway Hotel," Before It Ends With The Haunting Title Track. Along The Way, Stewart Doesn't Dwell Too Deeply In Any Area, Preferring To Trace Out Mysteries With His Evocative Lyrical Imagery And A Spinning Array Of Self-Consciously Sophisticated Music, Songs That Evoke American And European Folk And Pop With A Deliberate Grace. This Could Be Unbearably Precious If It Didn't Work So Well. Stewart Is Detached From His Music, But Only In The Sense That He Gives This Album A Stylish Elegance, And Parsons Is His Perfect Foil, Giving The Music A Rich, Panoramic Sweep That Mimics Stewart's Globe-Trotting Songs. The Result Is A Tremendous Example Of How Good Self-Conscious Progressive Pop Can Be, Given The Right Producer And Songwriter -- And If You're A Fan Of Either Prog Or Pop And Haven't Given Al Stewart Much Thought, Prepare To Be Enchanted.” All Music Guide - Stephen Thomas Erlewine. more
	Year Of The Cat Audiophile - LP - MFSL 1-009 Factory Sealed 1978 Original Non-Italic Printing On Top Of Gatefold Cover. Yellow "Super High Fidelity" Sticker Over Outer Bag. These Were The Very First Pressings To Come Out Of MoFi Before They Changed To The Italic Lettering On The Covers. more
	Year Of The Cat New - LP - JXS 7022 Sealed, Rare 1976 Janus Label Gatefold Original. Cut Corner. This Title Was Briefly In Print On Janus Before Switching To Arista. Label Scan Is On An Open Copy We Previously Had In Stock. more
	Year Of The Cat New - LP - ALB6 8326 Sealed 2nd Issue With "Affordables" Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. more
	Year Of The Cat New - LP - ALB6 8326 Sealed 2nd Issue. Originally Released On Janus. Custom Sticker Over Shrink. more
	Year Of The Cat Audiophile - LP - SVLP 237 Sealed, Out Of Print, Limited Edition 180gm HQ. Recorded At Abbey Road. more
	Year Of The Cat Audiophile - LP - MFSL 1-009 1978 Half-Speed Mastered Rarity Housed In A Gatefold Jacket With The Original Outer Poly Bag. LP Appears New, Unplayed. “Al Stewart Had Found His Voice On Past, Present & Future And Found His Sound On Modern Times. He Then Perfected It All On 1976's Year Of The Cat, Arguably His Masterpiece. There Is No Overarching Theme Here, As There Was On Its Two Immediate Predecessors, But The Impossible Lushness Of Alan Parsons' Production And Stewart's Evocative Continental Narratives Give The Record A Welcome Feeling Of Cohesion That Keeps The Record Enchanting As It Moves From "Lord Grenville" To "Midas Shadow" To "Broadway Hotel," Before It Ends With The Haunting Title Track. Along The Way, Stewart Doesn't Dwell Too Deeply In Any Area, Preferring To Trace Out Mysteries With His Evocative Lyrical Imagery And A Spinning Array Of Self-Consciously Sophisticated Music, Songs That Evoke American And European Folk And Pop With A Deliberate Grace. This Could Be Unbearably Precious If It Didn't Work So Well. Stewart Is Detached From His Music, But Only In The Sense That He Gives This Album A Stylish Elegance, And Parsons Is His Perfect Foil, Giving The Music A Rich, Panoramic Sweep That Mimics Stewart's Globe-Trotting Songs. The Result Is A Tremendous Example Of How Good Self-Conscious Progressive Pop Can Be, Given The Right Producer And Songwriter -- And If You're A Fan Of Either Prog Or Pop And Haven't Given Al Stewart Much Thought, Prepare To Be Enchanted.” Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG. more
	Year Of The Cat New - LP - JXS 7022 Sealed, Rare 1976 Janus Label Gatefold Original. This Title Was Briefly In Print On Janus Before Switching To Arista. Label Scan Is From An Open Copy We Previously Had In Stock. more
	Year Of The Cat Audiophile - LP - FRM 7022 New, Unplayed 2012 180gm Gatefold Reissue. Like Almost All Friday Music Releases, These Do Not Come Sealed, But Are New, Unplayed Copies. These Have Been Mastered From The Original Tapes By Joe Reagoso At Friday Music Studios. Packaging Features The Amazing Original Gatefold Album Cover Artwork Designed By Hipgnosis (Pink Floyd) For This Limited Edition. more
	Year Of The Cat Audiophile - LP - MFSL 1-009 Factory Sealed, Limited Edition Half-Speed Mastered Original With Italicized Printing On Top Of Gatefold Cover. Yellow "Super High Fidelity" Sticker On The Outer Baggy. Pressed In Japan By JVC. “Al Stewart Had Found His Voice On Past, Present & Future And Found His Sound On Modern Times. He Then Perfected It All On 1976's Year Of The Cat, Arguably His Masterpiece. There Is No Overarching Theme Here, As There Was On Its Two Immediate Predecessors, But The Impossible Lushness Of Alan Parsons' Production And Stewart's Evocative Continental Narratives Give The Record A Welcome Feeling Of Cohesion That Keeps The Record Enchanting As It Moves From "Lord Grenville" To "Midas Shadow" To "Broadway Hotel," Before It Ends With The Haunting Title Track. Along The Way, Stewart Doesn't Dwell Too Deeply In Any Area, Preferring To Trace Out Mysteries With His Evocative Lyrical Imagery And A Spinning Array Of Self-Consciously Sophisticated Music, Songs That Evoke American And European Folk And Pop With A Deliberate Grace. This Could Be Unbearably Precious If It Didn't Work So Well. Stewart Is Detached From His Music, But Only In The Sense That He Gives This Album A Stylish Elegance, And Parsons Is His Perfect Foil, Giving The Music A Rich, Panoramic Sweep That Mimics Stewart's Globe-Trotting Songs. The Result Is A Tremendous Example Of How Good Self-Conscious Progressive Pop Can Be, Given The Right Producer And Songwriter -- And If You're A Fan Of Either Prog Or Pop And Haven't Given Al Stewart Much Thought, Prepare To Be Enchanted.” Stephen Thomas Erlewine, AMG. more
	Year Of The Cat New - LP - JXS 7022 Factory Sealed, Rare 1976 Janus Label Gatefold Original. This Title Was Briefly In Print On Janus Before Switching To Arista. This Copy Has An Arista "Year Of The Cat" Hype Sticker On The Shrink Wrap. more
	Year Of The Cat Used - LP - JXS 7022 Beautiful, Rare 1976 Janus Label Gatefold Original In Shrink. This Title Was Briefly In Print On Janus Before Switching To Arista. Track List Sticker On Shrink On Back. more
	Year Of The Cat Audiophile - LP - MFSL 1-009 Sealed 1978 Half-Speed Master Housed In A Gatefold Cover. LP Pressed In Japan By JVC. White Stickered Outer Poly Bag Is From Gray Acoustics Limited In Ontario, Canada. Small Bottom Seam Split At The Mouth (Barely Visible). more
	Year Of The Cat Audiophile - LP - MFSL 1-009 1978 Original Half-Speed Master With Non-Italic Printing On Top Of Gatefold Cover. Yellow "Super High Fidelity" Sticker On The Outer Baggy. Appears To Have Been Played Once With A Light Spindle Mark On Each Label. more
	Year Of The Cat / If It Doesn't Come Naturally Leave It Used - 12 - PC 5041 Rare 1977 Spanish 45rpm Supercut 12 Inch Picture Sleeve. more