Billy Joel Storm Front Vinyl LP Columbia VG++ 1st Press We Didn't Start the Fire

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Billy Joel Storm Front  Vinyl LP - Columbia OC 44366 VG++ First Pressing (1989)
Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully throughout. Close to NM. Cover is fully intact with great color, light wear, no splits or writing. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics.
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): AL 44366 DMM 1A G STERLING - 2 Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): BL 44366 DMM 1A G STERLING - 2
Storm Front is the eleventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Billy Joel, released on October 17, 1989. It was Joel's third album to reach No. 1 in the U.S. and features "We Didn't Start the Fire", a fast-paced song that cataloged a list of historical events, trends, and cultural icons from 1949 (when Joel was born) until 1989, which was Joel's third Billboard No. 1 hit.
"I Go to Extremes", a song describing the ups and downs of his emotional life, placed at No. 6. Other songs that placed in the top 100 were "And So It Goes" (No. 37), "The Downeaster 'Alexa'" (No. 57), and "That's Not Her Style" (No. 77). The album was also nominated for five Grammy Awards. The album's cover depicts the maritime storm warning flag indicating wind forces 10–12, the highest intensity on the Beaufort scale. Joel has stated in recent Sirius XM segments that he was inspired by Peter Gabriel's 1986 track "Sledgehammer", as an inspiration for the "driving rhythm section" when he was writing the title track.
Track listing
Side one "That's Not Her Style" – 5:10 "We Didn't Start the Fire" – 4:50 "The Downeaster 'Alexa'" – 3:44 "I Go to Extremes" – 4:23 "Shameless" – 4:26
Side two "Storm Front" – 5:17 "Leningrad" – 4:06 "State of Grace" – 4:30 "When in Rome" – 4:44 "And So It Goes" – 3:38
Personnel Billy Joel – vocals, acoustic piano (1, 4, 7, 8, 10), clavinet (2, 3, 6), percussion (2), accordion (3), Hammond organ (4, 6, 9), harpsichord (5), organ (8), synthesizers (10) Jeff Jacobs – synthesizers (1–9), backing vocals (1), horn arrangements (6) David Brown – lead guitar (1–9), MIDI guitar solo (6) Joey Hunting – rhythm guitar (2) Schuyler Deale – bass guitar (1–9) Liberty DeVitto – drums (1–9), percussion (2) Crystal Taliefero – backing vocals (1, 2, 5, 6, 9), percussion (2) _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.

MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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