The Carpenters Anthology Limited Edition Original Vinyl Box Set

$

189

While many fans, critics, and DJs always added "The" in front of the name, Karen and Richard were clear that they wanted the name of the group to be "Carpenters", with no definite article preceding the name. To some this is a small point, but it is emblematic of the approach Carpenters took to just about everything they did in the studio, on tour, even down to the packaging. This box set, "Carpenters Anthology", reflects the meticulous nature of Karen and Richard. And the same goes for A&M Records, the American label that signed the duo, and to Alfa Records in Japan, the company which manufactured and released this set. Their selection number, as printed the spine and on the Japanese paper vertical strip, is AMP-98001.
Manufactured in Japan in 1985, this is a new, never played, Vinyl LP Set in the original box. It was not shrink-wrapped, but consistent with many Japanese releases it was packaged in a heavy-plastic sleeve. The list price in 1985 was ¥9800, or about $40.00 (in 1985). While inflation pegs that ¥9800 to approximately $90 today, the reality is that a box set like this, in new condition, never been played, is worth much more. Inside the box you'll find the beautiful booklet which contains liner notes and lyrics, in English and Japanese. And of course there are the four discs. Each vinyl disc was carefully placed in a poly-sleeve for safe keeping, and then inserted into an individually packaged jacket with a unique picture sleeve. Disc one features a photo of Karen and Richard, disc two has a photo of Karen, disc three a photo of Richard, and disc four another photo of Karen and Richard together. 
The album contains more than 40 titles: Song Titles (and disc tracking) are as follows:  Disc One, Side One:  1. A Song For You 2. Top Of The World 3. Because We Are In Love (The Wedding Song) 4. We've Only Just Begun 5. Those Good Old Dreams 6. Sing  Disc One, Side Two:  7. Jambalaya (On The Bayou) 8. (They Long To Be) Close To You 9. Ave Maria 10. Bless The Beasts And Children 11. All You Get From Love Is A Love Song 12. Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft  Disc Two, Side One:  1. Desperado 2. Superstar 3. Rainy Days And Mondays 4. This Masquerade 5. (Want You) Back In My Life Again 6. Ticket To Ride  Disc Two, Side Two: 7. Yesterday Once More. 8. Yesterday Once More Oldies Medley: Fun Fun Fun—The End Of The World—Da Doo Ron Ron—Deadman's Curve—Johnny Angel—The Night Has A Thousand Eyes—Our Day Will Come—One Fine Day 9. Yesterday Once More (reprise) Disc Three, Side One:  1. I Just Fall In Love Again 2. Honolulu City Lights 3. Goodbye To Love 4. Help! 5. Beechwood 4-5789 6. Hurting Each Other  Disc Three, Side Two:  7. There's A Kind Of Hush (All Over The World) 8. Sweet, Sweet Smile 9. I Won't Last A Day Without You 10. Now 11. For All We Know 12. Touch Me When We're Dancing  Disc Four, Side One:  1. (I'm Caught Between) Goodbye And I Love You 2. Please Mr. Postman 3. I Need To Be In Love 4. Don't Cry For Me Argentina 5. Mr. Guder 6. I Kept On Loving You  Disc Four, Side Two:  7. Two Lives 8. Only Yesterday 9. Bacharach/David Medley: Any Day Now —Baby It's You—Knowing When To Leave—Make It Easy On Yourself—(There's) Always Something There To Remind Me—I'll Never Fall In Love Again—Walk On By—Do You Know The Way To San Jose 10. Sometimes 
42 Tracks including two medleys: The much loved "Yesterday Once More" medley (8 songs) and the Burt Bacharach/Hal David medley (8 songs).  
This is a Promotional Copy, hence the drilled hole in the back of the package (see photos).  One of the photos shows a sticker with the number 00954, which may represent the number of this particular box set within a limited release, although this cannot be warranted. A Numbered Sample Sticker Is on Bottom Part of Box.