Bette Midler – Bette Midler (Vinyl LP, 1973, Atlantic SD 7270, SP Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Bette Midler's 1973 self-titled second album continued the mix of pop, soul, standards, and theatrical material established on her debut. The program includes interpretations of Bob Dylan's "I Shall Be Released," Kurt Weill's "Surabaya Johnny," and Jackie Wilson's "(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher And Higher." Arif Mardin and Barry Manilow handled production duties, with a substantial studio cast including Bernard Purdie, Steve Gadd, Chuck Rainey, Cornell Dupree, and Hugh McCracken.

Collector Note
This U.S. Atlantic SD 7270 edition carries SP label matrices ST-A-732989-SP and ST-A-732990-SP. The supplied runouts are ST-A 732989-C 01-SM1-2 PRSP on Side A and 0.1 CM 1-3 ST-A-732990-D ST-A732990-D PRSP on Side B. The original inner sleeve is included.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG+
Original Inner Sleeve: Included, still in shrink
Media Notes: Strong VG with just one hairline

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Atlantic – SD 7270
Country: US
Released: 1973
Genre: Pop
Style: Vocal

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-A 732989-C 01-SM1-2 PRSP
Side B: 0.1 CM 1-3 ST-A-732990-D ST-A732990-D PRSP

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Skylark – 3:02
A2 Drinking Again – 2:46
A3 Breaking Up Somebody's Home – 3:47
A4 Surabaya Johnny – 4:52
A5 I Shall Be Released – 4:55

Side B
B1a Optimistic Voices
B1b Lullaby Of Broadway – 2:26
B2 In The Mood – 2:37
B3a Uptown
B3b Da Doo Run Run – 3:22
B4 Twisted – 2:23
B5 Higher And Higher (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) – 4:08

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.
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