James Taylor – James Taylor’s Greatest Hits (LP, Compilation, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold, 1976, Warner Bros. Records BS 2979)

Why This Record Matters
James Taylor’s first greatest-hits collection brings together defining recordings such as “Fire And Rain,” “Sweet Baby James,” “You’ve Got A Friend,” “How Sweet It Is,” and “Shower The People.” It also features newly recorded 1976 versions of “Something In The Way She Moves” and “Carolina In My Mind,” along with a live version of “Steamroller.”

Collector Note
Original 1976 US pressing manufactured by Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Pitman, New Jersey. This gatefold edition was mastered by Bernie Grundman and includes the original custom inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
Label: Warner Bros. Records – BS 2979
Country: US
Released: November 1976
Genre: Rock
Style: Folk Rock, Pop Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: P BS-1-2979 P2
Side B: P BS-2-2979 P2

Tracklist
Side A
A1. Something In The Way She Moves – 3:07
A2. Carolina In My Mind – 3:57
A3. Fire And Rain – 3:20
A4. Sweet Baby James – 2:38
A5. Country Road – 3:41
A6. You’ve Got A Friend – 4:29

Side B
B1. Don’t Let Me Be Lonely Tonight – 2:34
B2. Walking Man – 3:30
B3. How Sweet It Is – 3:30
B4. Mexico – 2:44
B5. Shower The People – 3:52
B6. Steamroller – 5:19

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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