Tammy Faye Bakker - The Ballad Of Jim & Tammy (1987) Vinyl 12" Single •

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Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened). Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). 12" Single. Cover has a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is unbroken, clean and easy-to-read. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Top-right corner is cut.)

Tracks:

1. The Ballad Of Jim & Tammy
2. Farewell, We Love You
3. God Bless America

About The Record:

The Ballad Of Jim & Tammy, by Tammy Faye Bakker, features three tracks: the title country ballad co-written with Tom T. Hall, Farewell We Love You, and a cover of God Bless America. The title track, set to the melody of Harper Valley PTA, serves as a personal narrative from Bakker's perspective, detailing the scandals that led to the downfall of her and husband Jim Bakker's PTL ministry, including accusations against rivals like Jimmy Swaggart and Jerry Falwell for undermining their Heritage USA empire. Released amid intense media scrutiny of the Bakkers' financial and sexual misconduct allegations, the single became historically significant as a rare instance of a televangelist using popular music for public self-defense and retaliation, capturing the era's blend of religion, celebrity, and tabloid drama. Sutra Records reported unprecedented demand, with bootleg copies already circulating on radio before official distribution. It garnered notable attention and collector interest.