{"product_id":"billy-joel-the-stranger-lp-100526-den00000998","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\n\n\u003cp\u003eBilly Joel’s The Stranger stands out as a defining moment in his career, blending pop rock with intimate storytelling and subtle orchestration by Patrick Williams. The album features memorable tracks like \"Just The Way You Are\" and \"Scenes From An Italian Restaurant,\" where Joel’s whistling and Dominic Cortese’s accordion add distinctive touches. Engineered by Jim Boyer and Phil Ramone, the sound balances polished production with the warmth of a focused acoustic ensemble. The cover art by Jim Houghton complements the music’s blend of approachable charm and layered sophistication. This 1977 pressing offers a solid vintage vinyl experience, suitable for listeners who appreciate the era’s analog character without demanding flawless surfaces. The record is graded \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e, indicating light surface marks or scuffs that shouldn’t interfere with enjoyment. It’s a practical choice for anyone wanting to hear The Stranger as it was heard close to its original release, with the kind of condition that invites repeated plays rather than shelf admiration. After all, a record this thoughtfully crafted deserves more than to simply gather dust.\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":67632295739708,"sku":"DEN00000998","price":18.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/NTUtNTAwNC5qcGVn_53bbae69-d446-4a8d-8bd0-86d67a8d65d9.jpg?v=1791224735","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/billy-joel-the-stranger-lp-100526-den00000998","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}