{"product_id":"billy-joel-the-stranger-lp-100326-den00000969","title":"Billy Joel - The Stranger - 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, Columbia Records, Columbia Records, A\u0026amp;R Studios, A\u0026amp;R Studios, Sterling Sound, Customatrix, Columbia Records, CBS Inc.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e JC 34987\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 Stranger* stands as a defining moment in his catalog, blending pop rock with intimate storytelling and acoustic touches. Tracks like \"Just The Way You Are\" and \"Scenes From An Italian Restaurant\" showcase Joel’s knack for vivid narratives and memorable melodies, enriched by the subtle accordion work of Dominic Cortese and Patrick Williams’ orchestration. The album’s inviting mix of focused listening and accessible rock has made it a staple for those who appreciate songwriting craft with a soft rock sheen. It’s an album where even Joel’s whistling adds a personal signature, and the cover art by Jim Houghton hints at the thoughtful mood inside. This 1977 pressing channels that era’s warmth through vinyl, engineered by Phil Ramone and Jim Boyer, with Bob Ludwig’s lacquer cut ensuring the grooves are ready for a good spin. The record’s \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e condition means you can expect some light surface marks or paper scuffs, typical for steady use but nothing that should distract from the music itself. For anyone looking to hear *The Stranger* as it circulated in its original decade, this copy offers a practical vintage experience without the need to hunt for a flawless gem—a reminder that sometimes the company of a well-played record is just right.\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 Stranger\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMovin' Out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Stranger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJust The Way You Are\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScenes From An Italian Restaurant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVienna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly The Good Die Young\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShe's Always A Woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGet It Right The First Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEverybody Has A Dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUntitled\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\/sm5-oQNENnM\" 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\/3IILMjMMnoN2sKzgesX8KV\" 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+ \/ 1977","offer_id":67623654457660,"sku":"DEN00000969","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/NTUtNTAwNC5qcGVn_2fd5c501-f82b-4a2d-9311-e3bb328467ce.jpg?v=1791067862","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/billy-joel-the-stranger-lp-100326-den00000969","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}