{"product_id":"mca-5239","title":"Neil Diamond - Love Songs (1981) Vinyl LP • Best of, Both Sides Now, Stones","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e MCA-5239\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1970s, 1980s, Ballad, Classic Rock, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Soft Rock, Vocal\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Excellent (EX)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Textured cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front\/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Minor shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Developing split on bottom-edge. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eTheme (Orchestral)\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eStones\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eIf You Go Away\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Last Thing On My Mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eColdwater Morning\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eJuliet\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eBoth Sides Now\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003ePlay Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHurtin' You Don't Come Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eHusbands And Wives\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eUntil It's Time For You To Go\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAnd The Grass Won't Pay No Mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eA Modern-Day Version Of Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSuzanne\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eLove Songs,\u003c\/span\u003e by Neil Diamond, is a compilation album that assembles fourteen intimate ballads and love-themed tracks primarily from his Uni Records period in the early 1970s, divided into two sides on the vinyl release for a cohesive listening experience. An interesting fact is that the collection blends Diamond's original songs with notable covers, demonstrating his skill in reinterpreting works by other songwriters. Historically significant, it serves as a focused retrospective on his softer, acoustic-driven material, contrasting with his more upbeat hits and highlighting his depth as a balladeer during that era. Popular songs and fan-favorites on the album include \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003ePlay Me,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eStones,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eColdwater Morning,\u003c\/span\u003e the cover of Joni Mitchell's \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eBoth Sides Now,\u003c\/span\u003e and Leonard Cohen's \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eSuzanne.\u003c\/span\u003e The opening track, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eTheme (Orchestral),\u003c\/span\u003e adds a unique instrumental touch, setting a romantic tone for the entire compilation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793630720281,"sku":"MCA-5239","price":5.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-neil_diamond-love_songs.jpg?v=1783553730","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/mca-5239","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}