{"product_id":"sud-067","title":"Tammy Faye Bakker - The Ballad Of Jim \u0026 Tammy (1987) Vinyl 12\" Single •","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e SUD-067\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1980s, Ballad, Christian, Comedy\/Novelty Music, Country Pop, Folk Pop, Gospel\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Near Mint (NM or M-)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Near Mint (NM or M-)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eStill 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.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eThe Ballad Of Jim \u0026amp; Tammy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eFarewell, We Love You\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eGod Bless America\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eThe Ballad Of Jim \u0026amp; Tammy,\u003c\/span\u003e by Tammy Faye Bakker, features three tracks: the title country ballad co-written with Tom T. Hall, \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eFarewell We Love You\u003c\/span\u003e, and a cover of \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eGod Bless America\u003c\/span\u003e. The title track, set to the melody of \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eHarper Valley PTA\u003c\/span\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793757171993,"sku":"SUD-067","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-tammy_faye_bakker-the_ballad_of_jim__tammy_12_single_dd26d379-49a1-4402-9836-165dc54584fe.jpg?v=1783554523","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/sud-067","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}