{"product_id":"al-stewart-year-of-the-cat-cd-1984-arista-arcd-8229-us-reissue-remastered","title":"Al Stewart – Year Of The Cat (CD, 1984, Arista ARCD 8229, US Reissue, Remastered)","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eWhy This CD Matters\u003cbr\u003eOriginally released in 1976, Year Of The Cat became Al Stewart’s commercial breakthrough in the United States, reaching the Top 5 of the Billboard 200 and establishing his literate, historically minded songwriting with a much wider audience. Alan Parsons produced the album, with Andrew Powell providing string arrangements and a studio lineup that included Peter White, Tim Renwick, Stuart Elliott, and Phil Kenzie, whose alto saxophone is a defining part of the title track. “Year Of The Cat” and “On The Border” became Stewart’s best-known recordings, while the album’s combination of singer-songwriter material, progressive touches, and polished studio production remains central to his catalog.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollector Note\u003cbr\u003eThis 1984 US Arista CD, catalog ARCD 8229 with DADC code DIDX 163, is an early American compact-disc edition of Year Of The Cat, with the disc manufactured in Japan for Arista Records. Chris Bellman remastered this nine-track edition at Allen Zentz Mastering, preserving the original 1976 album program without later bonus tracks. The back cover and booklet contain the documented “ON THE BORNDER” misspelling, while the CD face gives “On The Border” correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability\u003cbr\u003eSingle copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Details\u003cbr\u003eCD: VG+\u003cbr\u003eCase: VG+\u003cbr\u003eBooklet: VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnical Details\u003cbr\u003eFormat: CD, Album, Reissue, Remastered\u003cbr\u003eLabel: Arista – ARCD 8229\u003cbr\u003eCountry: US\u003cbr\u003eReleased: 1984\u003cbr\u003eGenre: Rock, Pop\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Pop Rock, Art Rock\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatrix \/ Runout\u003cbr\u003eARCD-8229 1A2 59 \/ ARCD-8229 1B1 62\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracklist\u003cbr\u003eLord Grenville – 5:00\u003cbr\u003eOn The Border – 3:22\u003cbr\u003eMidas Shadow – 3:08\u003cbr\u003eSand In Your Shoes – 3:02\u003cbr\u003eIf It Doesn't Come Naturally, Leave It – 4:28\u003cbr\u003eFlying Sorcery – 4:20\u003cbr\u003eBroadway Hotel – 3:55\u003cbr\u003eOne Stage Before – 4:39\u003cbr\u003eYear Of The Cat – 6:40\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Handling\u003cbr\u003eCleaned with alcohol swabs.\u003cbr\u003eShipped in protective CD bags.\u003cbr\u003eCracked cases replaced before shipping.\u003cbr\u003ePacked securely for safe delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout Maple City Music\u003cbr\u003eMaple City Music is a veteran-owned record store in Vermont focused on honest grading, fair pricing, and high-quality media. Every item is carefully inspected, cleaned, and prepared so it arrives exactly as described.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Maple City Music","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47867376533681,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/6358\/6225\/files\/unnamed_55_3f2130b7-e96b-45f7-9234-8e7a65575546.jpg?v=1787321008","url":"https:\/\/www.maplecitymusic.com\/products\/al-stewart-year-of-the-cat-cd-1984-arista-arcd-8229-us-reissue-remastered","provider":"Maple City Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}