Billy Joel / The Stranger
Japan Audiophile Edition LP


CBS 30AP 1874

Appendices: "Blue & Silver OBI”, “Inner Cover”, “Inner Sleeve” & “Insert”
( MASTER SOUND INSERT is not included )

Description: This is scarce Japanese Audiophile Edition copy ( released in 1980 ) of his original album, coming with rare appendices. “MASTER SOUND / HALF-SPEED MASTERING” texts are printed on obi, inner cover& each label. The master sound insert which was issued for some early copies is not included. Anyway, it’s hard to find Japanese audiophile copy of this album even in our country nowadays. Scarce item from Japan to serious collector.


Condition: VG/NM ( Cover / Disc )


COVER: Cover is good in condition, except for partly worn corners, top & lightly other outer edges. The left-rim of front is lightly tanned. A few creases are on the top-rim of back side. Slight stain-marks are on the surface of front. Otherwise it has no tear, ring-wear, dent, strip & writing...OK.

DISC: Disc is nearly TOP in condition, keeping glossy. There are a few spindle-marks on each label. Otherwise it has none of any scuff, scratch & hairline, which can be rated as "NM". No flaw on the groove…very clean disc, we guarantee you.

OBI: G+, being rippled on the surface of each side.

INSERT: G, being partly creased and torn off in the right top corner.

INNER COVER: EX.

INNER SLEEVE: G, being rippled with brown spots in places on the surface of each side. Otherwise no tear or split on outer edges.