Frank Sinatra - A Man Alone (1969) Vinyl LP • Love's Been Good to Me

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Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); surface abrasions near center-left on front. Inner-sleeve is original (Reprise ads); seams partially split. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with wear; developing split near center. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. A Man Alone
2. Night
3. I've Been To Town
4. From Promise To Promise
5. The Single Man
6. The Beautiful Strangers
7. Lonesome Cities
8. Love's Been Good To Me
9. Empty Is
10. Out Beyond The Window
11. Some Traveling Music
12. A Man Alone (Reprise)

About The Record:

A Man Alone,, fully titled A Man Alone: The Words and Music of McKuen, is a 1969 studio album by Frank Sinatra, released on Reprise Records and arranged by Don Costa. Recorded over three days in March at Western Recorders in Hollywood, it features twelve tracks entirely written by poet Rod McKuen, including the hit Love’s Been Good to Me, which reached No. 8 on the British charts. The album blends Sinatra’s emotive vocals with spoken-word interludes, creating a moody, introspective exploration of solitude and reflection. Critics praise its unique, concept-driven approach, though some find McKuen’s poetry simplistic, comparing it to Sinatra’s earlier torch song albums like In the Wee Small Hours. It remains a cult favorite among fans, valued for its experimental vibe and Sinatra’s compelling delivery, with vinyl copies sought after by collectors.