Joan Armatrading - The Key (1983) Vinyl LP •PLAY-GRADED• Drop the Pilot

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Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover with reflective key has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing and surface impressions (front/back); slight discoloration with darker discoloration spots on back. Inner-sleeve is original (photos/lyrics/credits); two seams partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with wear. Minor shelf-wear along top-edge; bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Slight scratch on Side 1 label. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. (I Love It When You) Call Me Names
2. Foolish Pride
3. Drop The Pilot
4. The Key
5. Everybody Gotta Know
6. Tell Tale
7. What Do Boys Dream
8. The Game Of Love
9. The Dealer
10. Bad Habits
11. I Love My Baby

About The Record:

The Key, by Joan Armatrading spawned the single Drop the Pilot, which became one of Armatrading's biggest hits. It also quickly became a staple of Armatrading's live performances and has featured on many of her compilation albums. Armatrading and her backing band also performed the song on Top of the Pops in early 1983. The album was a commercial success for Armatrading, reaching No. 10 in the UK album charts and No. 32 in the US album charts. It was certified Gold by the BPI. The album is one of only two Armatrading albums to reach the top 40 in the USA, the other being Me Myself I. The album peaked at No. 4 in Australia and was that country's 7th biggest-selling album of the year. The album was nominated for both the Grammy Awards for Best Rock Vocal Performance, Female and Best Album Package at the 1984 Grammy Awards.