Melissa Manchester - For the Working Girl (1980) Vinyl LP • If This is Love

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Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); tiny surface abrasion near center on front. Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with some wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Columbia House pressing. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. If This Is Love
2. Any Kind Of Fool
3. Working Girl (For The)
4. Without You
5. Boys In The Back Room
6. You And Me
7. Talk
8. A Fool's Affair
9. Lovers After All
10. Tears Of Joy
11. Happier Than I've Ever Been

About The Record:

For the Working Girl, by Melissa Manchester, peaking at No. 68 on the Billboard chart, was promoted as a feminist anthem, particularly through its title track, a collaboration with Bernie Taupin, celebrated for its empowering message akin to Helen Reddy’s I Am Woman. It features a mix of five Manchester originals and six outside compositions, showcasing her versatility with a glamorous image crafted by photographer George Hurrell. Notable singles include If This Is Love, which resonated with adult contemporary audiences, and Lovers After All, a duet with Peabo Bryson that marked Manchester’s first entry into the top 50 Soul Chart. The album’s lack of a major hit single limited its commercial impact, but its feminist themes and Manchester’s powerful vocals remain historically significant in her discography.