The Manhattan Transfer – The Best Of The Manhattan Transfer (Vinyl LP, 1981, Atlantic SD 19319, Specialty Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
This 1981 compilation surveys The Manhattan Transfer’s Atlantic-era vocal work with selections including “Birdland,” “Tuxedo Junction,” “Boy From New York City,” and “Java Jive.” The program highlights the group’s blend of jazz vocal harmony, swing, and contemporary pop. The album entered the U.S. charts in late 1981.

Collector Note
This U.S. Atlantic SD 19319 edition was pressed by Specialty Records Corporation, with lacquers cut at Atlantic Studios by George Piros and plating credited to Europadisk. The supplied runouts identify the Specialty pressing, and this copy includes its original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Original inner sleeve included.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Specialty Pressing
Label: Atlantic – SD 19319
Country: US
Released: 1981
Genre: Jazz, Pop
Style: Big Band, Swing, Vocal

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-A-814809-C @t GP SP 0-1 SM3-2 [EDP logo] M1
Side B: ST-A-814810-C 0-1 SM3-1 SP [EDP logo] M1

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Tuxedo Junction – 2:44
A2 Boy From New York City – 3:40
A3a Twilight Zone – 3:55
A3b Twilight Tone
A4 Body And Soul – 4:25
A5 Candy – 3:26
A6 Four Brothers – 3:47

Side B
B1 Birdland – 6:00
B2 Gloria – 2:57
B3 Trickle Trickle – 2:18
B4 Operator – 3:09
B5 Java Jive – 2:44
B6 A Nightingale Sang In Berkeley Square – 3:46

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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