Barry Manilow Live Vinyl 2 LP Arista AL 8500 and similar items

Barry Manilow Live Vinyl 2 LP - Arista AL 8500 VG+ First Pressing (1977) with Mandy, I Write the Songs, and "Very Strange Medley" Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity. Original gatefold cover has great color and is fully intact with no splits or writing, and includes both original inner sleeves. Nice copy! Barry Manilow Live is the fifth album by the singer-songwriter Barry Manilow. The album was released in 1977, and it became Manilow's first to top the US Billboard 200. The album is known for giving the first commercial release to Manilow's VSM ("Very Strange Medley"). Before the performance Manilow refers to this as a medley of songs that he included in his act against the values of his "artsy fartsy friends". It is a medley of commercial jingles Manilow was involved with, either as a writer or performer, before he became a chart star. The products and companies these promoted include Kentucky Fried Chicken, State Farm, Stridex, Band-Aid, Bowlene, Dr. Pepper, Pepsi and McDonald's. Track listing - Original release Side 1 "Riders to the Stars" (Adrienne Anderson, Barry Manilow) - 4:48 "Why Don't We Live Together" (Phil Galdston, Peter Thom) - 3:45 "Looks Like We Made It" (Richard Kerr, Will Jennings) - 4:00 "New York City Rhythm" (Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer) - 5:12 Side 2 "A Very Strange Medley (V.S.M.)" - 6:10 "Kentucky Fried Chicken" (Al Gorgoni, Bob Nolan) "State Farm Insurance" (Barry Manilow, Jerry Gavin) "Stridex" (Barry Manilow) "Band-Aids" (Barry Manilow) "Bowlene" (Barry Manilow, Lois Wise) "Dr. Pepper" (Jake Holmes, Randy Newman) "Pepsi" (Ellen Starr, Jor McNeil) "McDonalds" (Kevin Gavin, Sid Woloshin) "Jump Shout Boogie Medley" - 8:16 "Jump Shout Boogie" (Barry Manilow, Bruce Sussman) "Avenue C" (Buck Clayton, Jon Hendricks, Dave Lambert) "Jumpin' at the Woodside" (Count Basie, Jon Hendricks) "Cloudburst" (Jimmy Harris, Jon Hendricks, Leroy Kirkland) "Bandstand Boogie" (Barry Manilow, Bob Horn, Bruce Sussman, Charles Albertine, Larry Elgart, Les Elgart) "This One's for You" (Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer) - 4:14 Side 3 "Beautiful Music (Part I)" (Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer) - 2:02 "Daybreak" (Barry Manilow, Adrienne Anderson) - 4:17 "Lay Me Down" (Larry Weiss) - 4:41 "Weekend in New England" (Randy Edelman) - 4:16 "Studio Musician" (Rupert Holmes) - 4:15 Side 4 "Beautiful Music (Part II)" (Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer) - 1:15 "Could It Be Magic/Mandy" (Adrienne Anderson, Barry Manilow, Frederic Chopin/Richard Kerr, Scott English) - 8:00 "It's a Miracle" (Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer) - 5:14 "It's Just Another New Year's Eve" (Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer) - 4:21 "I Write The Songs" (Bruce Johnston) - 4:31 "Beautiful Music (Part III)" (Barry Manilow, Marty Panzer) - 2:21 Personnel Barry Manilow - vocals, piano, music director Keith Loving - guitar Steven Donaghey - bass guitar Alan Axelrod - keyboards Lee Gurst - drums, orchestra conductor Harold "Ricardo" Alexander - congas Lady Flash (Debra Byrd, Monica Pege, Reparata Mazzola) - backing vocals _____________________________________________ Shipping: Calculated domestic shipping via Media Mail or Priority Mail. Will ship internationally at FLAT RATES. Records mailed in a proper cardboard LP mailer. All records cleaned prior to shipment. Check out my other auctions, and save on shipping! I do offer multiple-bid shipping discounts -- please contact me before paying if you plan to purchase or bid on multiple auctions. Return Policy: I do accept returns for up to 30 days. Please let me know if you have questions about this item or any others I have for sale before you bid or purchase. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me immediately and I will do whatever I can to resolve. This may be a replacement, a credit, or a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances. _____________________________________________ 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. Feel free to contact me with any specific questions.