Engelbert Humperdinck - Self Titled (1969) Vinyl LP • A Time for Us, Aquarius

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened, with a small tear near bottom-right corner). Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back); discoloration with darker discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is original (London Ads); one seam partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear (crooked text). Some shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; some wear to corners. Opening shows signs of use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Love Can Fly
2. Love Was Here Before The Stars
3. Don't Say No (Again) (Cielo Rosso)
4. Let Me Into Your Life
5. Through The Eyes Of Love
6. Les Bicyclettes De Belsize
7. The Way It Used To Be
8. Marry Me
9. To Get To You
10. You're Easy To Love
11. True
12. A Good Thing Going

About The Record:

Engelbert, by Engelbert Humperdinck, is a lush traditional pop album showcasing the singer's signature romantic baritone on a mix of contemporary covers and original material including upbeat tracks like Love Can Fly and Love Was Here Before the Stars as well as the tender Italian melody Don't Say No (Again). A notable highlight is the inclusion of the French-flavored Les Bicyclettes de Belsize and the reflective The Way It Used to Be which remain popular among fans for their soaring vocal performances and emotional depth. The record also features strong interpretations of standards such as Gentle on My Mind and Love Letters alongside the dramatic A Time for Us and the medley Aquarius/Let the Sun Shine In highlighting Humperdinck's ability to blend easy-listening sophistication with theatrical flair. One interesting aspect is its placement in the artist's prolific late-1960s output during his peak commercial era when he was a leading figure in romantic balladry. The album itself reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200 while hit singles from it included I'm a Better Man and Winter World of Love the latter peaking at No. 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on the Easy Listening chart.