Don McLean-Tapestry_1971 RI NM/E Debut Album

Description: Don McLean-Tapestry-1971 RI NM/E UAS-5522 Debut album. Originally issued on Mediarts label in 1970. Mediarts was bought out by United Artists who subsequently reissued it in 1971. Donald McLean III (born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for his 1971 hit song "American Pie". His other hit singles include "Vincent" (about Vincent van Gogh), "Dreidel", and "Wonderful Baby"; as well as his renditions of Roy Orbison's "Crying" and the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You".McLean recorded Tapestry in 1969 in Berkeley, California, during the student riots. After being rejected 72 times by labels, the album was released by Mediarts, a label that had not existed when he first started to look for one. He worked on the album for a couple of years before putting it out. It attracted good reviews but little notice outside the folk community, though on the Easy Listening chart "Castles in the Air" was a success.McLean's major break came when Mediarts was taken over by United Artists Records, thus securing the promotion of a major label for his second album, American Pie. The album launched two number one hits in the title song and "Vincent". American Pie's success made McLean an international star and piqued interest in his first album, which charted more than two years after its initial release. Combined shipping is offered for up to 3 single LPs or 2 double LPs. An archival quality poly-lined inner sleeve as well as a 3 mil outer sleeve are provided to protect your investment. Records have been cleaned as found through the Library of Congress Archival website found at https://www.loc.gov/preservation/care/record.html It is, however, recommended that all records, even sealed records, be given a thorough cleaning prior to play. Please note that all records are conscientiously graded. Every effort is taken to grade accurately, and additional pictures are provided as necessary to prevent any undue surprises. Should you feel that you haven't received the value you paid for, free returns will be gladly accepted. Sealed records must be returned in original sealed condition. Goldmine standards are used on all records as follows: Mint (M)-A perfect record in every way. This grading will never be used even on a sealed album. Near Mint (NM or M-) - A nearly perfect record including labels. Shiny vinyl with no visible defects. Labels have no writing or stickers nor are any spindle marks visible. Covers have no creases, ring wear, or splits of any kind.*Additionally, Near Mint Minus (NM-) is used to indicate a nearly perfect record with nice shiny vinyl that may have one or two very fine hairline scratches or some very minor scuffs that would have no effect on play.Very Good+ or Excellent (VG+ or E) - VG+ records will show slight signs of wear including light scuffs or fine scratches and the label may have spindle marks. Covers may show some creasing and minor ring wear and cut-outs or punch-holes. Splits less than 1 inch long may also be present. Writing and/or stickers may also be present.*Excellent is used to indicate a record better than very good plus. In general, an excellent record will have nice gloss and very few fine scratches and/or light paper scuffs. The cover will have no splits and no major creases.Very Good (VG) - May have scratches feelable with a fingernail. Most of the original gloss will be gone or it may be evident that the record has been played extensively. The cover will have ring wear and may have significant splitting of the seams.

Price: 12.99 USD

Location: Sierra Vista, Arizona

End Time: 2024-11-30T20:03:54.000Z

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