David Gray – White Ladder (CD, 2000, RCA 07863 69351-2, Enhanced, Sonopress USA Pressing)

Why This CD Matters
White Ladder transformed David Gray’s career, pairing his acoustic singer-songwriter style with understated electronic rhythms and becoming a major international commercial success. The album includes “Babylon,” “Please Forgive Me,” “This Year's Love,” and “Sail Away,” several of the songs most closely associated with Gray. Gray co-produced the record with Craig McClune and Iestyn Polson, creating the blend of acoustic instrumentation and programmed textures that became central to its sound.

Collector Note
This 2000 US RCA enhanced CD carries catalog number 07863 69351-2 and was issued through ATO Records and BMG. The confirmed Variant 1 matrix 79102215392 + + 06475-01 SONOPRESS USA identifies this copy as a Sonopress USA pressing. Dave Turner mastered the album at Tape To Tape, and this US edition adds “Babylon II” as the closing track.

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

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

Technical Details
Format: CD, Album, Enhanced
Label: RCA – 07863 69351-2
Country: US
Released: 2000
Genre: Rock
Style: Acoustic, Soft Rock

Matrix / Runout
79102215392 + + 06475-01 SONOPRESS USA

Tracklist
Please Forgive Me – 5:36
Babylon – 4:26
My Oh My – 4:37
We're Not Right – 3:04
Nightblindness – 4:24
Silver Lining – 6:00
White Ladder – 4:14
This Year's Love – 4:06
Sail Away – 5:15
Say Hello, Wave Goodbye – 9:04
Babylon II – 3:39

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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