7" White Label Promo record INLUDED. Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover looks good; moderate scuffing, a few creases and surface impressions (front/back); slight discoloration with darker spots on back and a few tiny surface abrasions on front. Inner-sleeve is original ("The Inner Sleeve"); one seam partially split. Spine is somewhat readable with developing splits. Shelf-wear along top-edge with large divot near top left; less wear along bottom edge with small split near right side. Opening is crisp with signs of use. Orange label. (Not a cut-out.)
Charlie Rich had been heading toward full-blown country-pop on his previous Epic records, but Behind Closed Doors is where Billy Sherrill pulled out all of the stops and created a heavily orchestrated, pop-oriented album. While Behind Closed Doors doesn't have the casual eclecticism that distinguished all of Rich's past recordings, it is an expertly crafted album -- it's easy to see why it made the Silver Fox a superstar. All of the material, from the hit singles (Behind Closed Doors, The Most Beautiful Girl, I Take It On Home) to the album tracks, are classy songs, designed to appeal to a maturing country audience. Rich made better, grittier records, but the combined collaborative effort of the vocalist and Sherrill resulted in a seamless, influential work. The singles Behind Closed Doors and The Most Beautiful Girl both reached No. 1 on US Country charts.