Harry Chapin
Greatest Stories Live
Vinyl 2 LP Set - Elektra 7E-2009
VG++/NM First Pressing (1976)
with Taxi, Cats In the Cradle, W.O.L.D. and more

Condition: VG++ (EX) Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides and plays really well throughout with good fidelity. Original gatefold cover is fully intact with great color, no splits or writing. Original Epic butterfly label, first pressing.

Greatest Stories Live is a 1976 greatest hits live album by Harry Chapin. It was recorded over three nights at three California venues in November 1975. The original LP release featured three new studio tracks, two of which ("She Is Always Seventeen" and "Love Is Just Another Word") were excluded from the CD release. "A Better Place to Be" was released as a single, and did crack the Billboard Hot 100 chart.

The album is notable for its extended version of "30,000 Pounds of Bananas", infamous for Chapin's recounting of his brothers' remarks after hearing the original ending: "Harry...it sucks." The quote became so popular with Harry Chapin fans that concert shirts were sold with the quotation on it.

Tracklist

A1 Dreams Go By
A2 W.O.L.D.
A3 Saturday Morning
A4 I Wanna Learn A Love Song

B1 Mr. Tanner
B2 A Better Place To Be
B3 Let Time Go Lightly

C1 Cats In The Cradle
C2 Taxi
C3 Circle

D1 30,000 Pounds Of Bananas
D2 She Is Always Seventeen
D3 Love Is Just Another Word
D4 The Shortest Story

Musicians
Harry Chapin - guitar, vocals
Ron Bacchiocchi - synthesizer, percussion, clavinet
Ed Bednarski - clarinet
Stephen Chapin - synthesizer, piano, vocals
Tom Chapin - guitar, banjo, vocals
Christine Faith - vocals
Cheryl Ferrio - vocals
Howie Fields - drums
David Kondziela - vocals
Paul Leka - piano, clavinet
Michael Masters - cello
Tim Moore - piano
Mark Mundy - vocals
Ronald Palmer - guitar, vocals
Don Payne - bass
Kathy Ramos - vocals
Tim Scott - cello
Allan Schwartzberg - drums
Frank Simms - vocals
George Simms - vocals
Ken Smith - percussion
Bob Springer - percussion
John Tropea - guitar
Betsy Wager - vocals
Doug Walker - bass, guitar, vocals
John Wallace - bass, vocals
Sue White - vocals
Christopher von Koschembahr - vocals
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.


MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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