Billy Joe Royal - The Royal Treatment (1987) Vinyl LP • Country

Catalog Number:

90658-1

Musical Styles:

1980s, Ballad, Classic R&B, Contemporary Country, Contemporary R&B, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Soft Rock

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Condition Details:

Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened), with HYPE-STICKER. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back); discoloration on the back. Inner-sleeve is original (Atlanic logo). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening shows signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. I'll Pin A Note On Your Pillow
2. Give-Em My Number
3. He'll Have To Go
4. Look What You've Done To My Heart
5. Let It Rain
6. Members Only (with Donna Fargo )
7. It's Who's In Your Heart
8. Out Of Sight And On My Mind
9. It Keeps Right On Hurtin'
10. She Don't Cry Like She Used To
11. A Place For The Heartache

About The Record:

The Royal Treatment is the sixth studio album by American country singer Billy Joe Royal, released in 1987 on Atlantic Records, marking a significant milestone in his transition from 1960s pop hits like Down in the Boondocks to contemporary country music in the 1980s. Produced by Nelson Larkin, the album blends pop and R&B influences with country sensibilities, showcasing Royal's smooth, emotive vocals over a runtime of approximately 40 minutes. Historically notable for fueling Royal's chart resurgence, it peaked at No. 5 on the Billboard Country Albums chart and ranked No. 7 on the year-end Country Albums chart in 1988, affirming his enduring appeal in the genre. The standout hit single I'll Pin a Note on Your Pillow reached No. 5 on the Hot Country Singles chart in late 1987, while follow-up Out of Sight and on My Mind climbed to No. 10 in 1988, and It Keeps Right On a-Hurtin' hit No. 17 the same year. Overall, The Royal Treatment stands as a polished example of Royal's mature artistry, contributing to his legacy as a versatile vocalist who bridged rock, pop, and country eras.