Dave Mason - It’s Like You Never Left (1973) Vinyl LP • Baby Please, Headkeeper

Catalog Number:

KC-31721

Musical Styles:

1970s, Blues Rock, Classic Rock, Folk Rock, Pop Rock, Progressive Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Soft Rock

Sleeve Grade:

Excellent (EX)

Record Grade:

Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

HYPE-STICKER included but not attached. Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges, moderate-scuffing and a few tiny spots of surface abrasion (front/back); inner-gate has light scuffing. Inner-sleeve is original (Sound of Philadelphia), running time written near top corner. Spine is easy-to-read with mild wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and a few divots. Red label with Columbia around the edges. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Baby... Please
2. Every Woman
3. If You've Got Love
4. Maybe
5. Head Keeper
6. Misty Morning Stranger
7. Silent Partner
8. Side Tracked
9. The Lonely One
10. It's Like You Never Left

About The Record:

It’s Like You Never Left, by Dave Mason, marked his return to solo work after a brief hiatus and his time with Traffic, showcasing a blend of rock, folk, and soul influences. The album, recorded in Los Angeles with notable session musicians like Jim Keltner and Stevie Wonder, captured Mason’s signature melodic style and introspective songwriting. Historically significant for its polished production and Mason’s re-emergence as a solo artist, it reflected the early 1970s’ shift toward softer, singer-songwriter rock. The album featured the hit single Baby… Please, which gained moderate radio play and chart success. Other standout tracks like Headkeeper and Every Woman also contributed to its warm reception among fans and critics.