Dolly Parton Jolene Vinyl LP RCA APL1-0473 NM 1st Press I Will Always Love You

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Dolly Parton Jolene Vinyl LP - RCA APL1-0473 Near Mint First Pressing (1974) with "I Will Always Love You"
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Cover. Vinyl was tested on both sides and plays beautifully. Cover is excellent with good color, strong corners, no splits or writing.  Original issue with orange labels.
Matrix / Runout (Side A Stamped): APL1 0473 A 1S I [etched: ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄ǀ⁄|⁄K] A1 Matrix / Runout (Side B Stamped): APL1 0473 B 1S I [etched: Randy] A1
Jolene is the thirteenth solo studio album by Dolly Parton. It was released on February 4, 1974, by RCA Victor. The title track, "Jolene", tells the tale of a housewife confronting a beautiful seductress who she believes is having an affair with her husband. It became Parton's second solo number-one country single; it also was a moderate pop hit for her, and also did well in the United Kingdom. 
The album was released around the time Parton was embarking on a solo career, after having spent seven years as part of Porter Wagoner's weekly TV series and road show, and one of the album's songs, "I Will Always Love You", was reportedly written to express the remorse Parton felt over the professional breakup. Released as the album's second single, it also became a number-one country single.
"Early Morning Breeze" is a re-recording of a song which previously appeared on 1971's Coat of Many Colors. "Lonely Coming Down" had first appeared on Parton's Wagoner tribute album, My Favorite Songwriter, Porter Wagoner, from 1972.
Track listing
Side one 1. "Jolene" May 22, 1973 2:43 2. "When Someone Wants to Leave" December 26, 1973 2:06 3. "River of Happiness" December 26, 1973 2:19 4. "Early Morning Breeze" December 26, 1973 2:45 5. "Highlight of My Life" December 3, 1973 2:18
Side two 6. "I Will Always Love You" June 12, 1973 2:56 7. "Randy" December 26, 1973 1:53 8. "Living on Memories of You" December 26, 1973 2:47 9. "Lonely Comin' Down" Porter Wagoner May 3, 1972 3:13 10. "It Must Be You" Blaise Tosti January 12, 1972 1:52
Personnel Dolly Parton – vocals, guitar Jimmy Colvard – guitar Dave Kirby – guitar Bobby Thompson – guitar Chip Young – guitar Pete Drake – pedal steel guitar Stu Basore – pedal steel guitar Bobby Dyson – bass Jerry Carrigan – drums Larrie Londin – drums Kenny Malone – drums Buck Trent – banjo Mack Magaha – fiddle Johnny Gimble – fiddle Hargus "Pig" Robbins – piano David Briggs – piano Onie Wheeler – harmonica The Nashville Edition - background vocals _____________________________________________
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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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