Tom Jones - This Is (1969) Vinyl LP • Fly Me to the Moon, Wichita Lineman
Catalog Number:
PAS-71028Musical Styles:
1960s, Ballad, Soft Rock, VocalSleeve Grade:
Very Good Plus (VG+)Record Grade:
Very Good (VG)Condition Details:
Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays with crackles and some clicks (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges (front/back); break in shrink near top-right of front, and top-left of back. Inner-sleeve is original (Parrot Ads). Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear (crooked text). Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)
Tracks:
- Fly Me To The Moon (In Other Words)
- Little Green Apples
- Wichita Lineman
- (Sitting On) The Dock Of The Bay
- Dance Of Love
- Hey Jude
- Without You (Non C'E' Cne Lei)
- That's All Any Man Can Say
- That Wonderful Sound
- Only Once
- I'm A Fool To Want You
- Let It Be Me
About The Record:
This Is by Tom Jones, a 1969 studio album, showcases the Welsh singer's powerful baritone across a collection of contemporary covers and originals in a pop and easy listening style. The album features standout interpretations of popular songs like Fly Me to the Moon, Little Green Apples, Wichita Lineman, (Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay, and Hey Jude, which remain fan-favorites for their emotive delivery and orchestral arrangements. It includes unique touches such as Jones's soulful takes on then-recent hits from artists like Otis Redding and The Beatles, highlighting his versatility beyond his earlier rock-oriented material. Historically, the album proved commercially successful, peaking at No. 2 on the UK Albums Chart where it spent 20 weeks in the listings.