{"product_id":"billy-joel-the-nylon-curtain-lp-100726-den00001062","title":"Billy Joel - The Nylon Curtain - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Columbia, Family Productions, CBS Inc., CBS Inc., A\u0026amp;R Studios, A\u0026amp;R Studios, Sterling Sound, Sterling Sound, Customatrix, Joel Songs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e TC 38200\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCopy notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e in shrink with hype sticker\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBilly Joel’s The Nylon Curtain stands out as one of his most ambitious albums, blending introspective songwriting with intricate arrangements that reflect early 1980s America’s social tensions. Tracks like \"Allentown\" and \"Goodnight Saigon\" delve into working-class struggles and the Vietnam War’s lingering shadows, while \"Where's The Orchestra?\" offers a wry nod to the album’s lush production. Produced by Phil Ramone and engineered by Jim Boyer, the record showcases Joel’s expanding palette, including synthesizers and the unexpected touch of melodica and accordion, lending a layered, textured sound that rewards focused listening. This 1982 vinyl pressing presents The Nylon Curtain with vinyl in very clean condition, bearing only faint signs of light use typical for its age. The record’s glossy surface hints at careful handling, making it an appealing choice for those who appreciate the tactile qualities of a well-kept pressing. If you’re looking for a record that balances thoughtful storytelling with meticulous studio craft, this pressing’s clarity and completeness make it a fine companion—after all, it’s not every day you find a “Room Of Our Own” in the vinyl section that’s this tidy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBilly Joel - The Nylon Curtain\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllentown\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoodnight Saigon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShe's Right On Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Room Of Our Own\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurprises\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScandinavian Skies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere's The Orchestra?\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KhP0zEQZO-A\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/50bajZpetfL5T0iRCOR74J\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG++ \/ VG++ \/ 1982","offer_id":67641508430140,"sku":"DEN00001062","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/NzEtOTE0NC5qcGVn.jpg?v=1791409529","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/billy-joel-the-nylon-curtain-lp-100726-den00001062","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}