Kim Carnes - Sailin (1981) Vinyl •PLAY-GRADED• Muscle Shoals Rhythm Section

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has light scuffing (front and back); sticker residue near top-right of front. Inner sleeve is original (A&M ads). Spine is unbroken and easy-to-read (printed off-center). Very little shelf-wear along the top and bottom-edge. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. The Best Of You (Has Got The Best Of Me)
2. Warm Love
3. All He Did Was Tell Me Lies (To Try To Woo Me)
4. He'll Come Home
5. Sailin'
6. It's Not The Spotlight
7. Last Thing You Ever Wanted To Do
8. Let Your Love Come Easy
9. Tubin'
10. Love Comes From Unexpected Places

About The Record:

Sailin' by Kim Carnes, recorded with the collaborative group Sailin’, marked a bold creative detour as she teamed up with guitarist Danny Kortchmar and her husband Dave Ellingson to form a short-lived trio that blended rock, folk, and acoustic textures. The album featured prominent harmony vocals and guest appearances by high-profile friends including Linda Ronstadt, J.D. Souther, and members of the Eagles, giving it a distinctive West Coast “supergroup” flavor rarely seen in Carnes’ solo catalog. Standout tracks and enduring fan favorites include the breezy title song Sailin’, the poignant The Best of You (Has Got the Best of Me), and her tender reinterpretation of Still Hold On (which she would later re-record for her breakthrough Mistaken Identity album). Unique for its relaxed, almost jam-session vibe and yacht-rock undertones, Sailin’ remains a beloved deep cut among Kim Carnes collectors despite its low commercial profile at the time. The record is generally considered a charming, under-the-radar footnote just before her global explosion with Bette Davis Eyes.