Alicia Keys – The Element Of Freedom (CD + DVD, 2009, J Records / Sony Music 88697-60898-2-RE1, Target Deluxe Edition)

Why This CD Matters
The Element Of Freedom is Alicia Keys’ fourth studio album and includes “Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart,” “Un-thinkable (I'm Ready),” and her solo “Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down.” “Put It In A Love Song” features Beyoncé, while Drake contributed vocals to “Un-thinkable (I'm Ready).” The album continued Keys’ combination of contemporary R&B and soul while incorporating prominent electronic and synthesizer-based production.

Collector Note
This 2009 US Target-exclusive Deluxe Edition pairs the 16-track CD with a DVD containing four intimate studio performances and the “Doesn't Mean Anything” music video. It was issued by J Records and Sony Music under catalog number 88697-60898-2-RE1, with barcode 886976089825. The supplied matrix information identifies the CD as 88697608982RE1 and the DVD as 88697608989R1.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
CD: VG+
Case: VG+
Booklet: VG+

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album + DVD-Video, NTSC, Deluxe Edition
Label: J Records / Sony Music – 88697-60898-2-RE1
Country: US
Released: 2009
Genre: Funk / Soul, Stage & Screen
Style: Soul, Contemporary R&B, Music Video

Matrix / Runout
CD: 88697608982RE1
DVD: 88697608989R1
Mastering SID Code: IFPI LB48

Tracklist
Element Of Freedom (Intro) – 0:12
Love Is Blind – 3:49
Doesn't Mean Anything – 4:32
Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart – 4:09
Wait Til You See My Smile – 4:01
That's How Strong My Love Is – 4:04
Un-thinkable (I'm Ready) – 4:09
Love Is My Disease – 4:01
Like The Sea – 4:13
Put It In A Love Song – 3:15
This Bed – 3:45
Distance And Time – 4:27
How It Feels To Fly – 4:42
Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down – 3:38
Through It All – 4:28
Pray For Forgiveness – 4:44
Doesn't Mean Anything – 3:57
Empire State Of Mind (Part II) – 2:01
Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart – 3:40
No One – 4:10
Doesn't Mean Anything – 5:15

Shipping & Handling
Cleaned with alcohol swabs.
Shipped in protective CD bags.
Cracked cases replaced before shipping.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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