{"product_id":"billy-joel-the-stranger-lp-7182026","title":"Billy Joel - The Stranger - LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eBilly Joel’s The Stranger stands as a defining moment in his catalog, blending storytelling with finely crafted pop-rock melodies. This 1977 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/japanese-vinyl-pressings-what-makes-them-special\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eJapanese import\u003c\/a\u003e captures the album's original tracklist, including enduring songs like \"Just The Way You Are,\" \"Only The Good Die Young,\" and the title track \"The Stranger,\" which notably reached No. 2 on Japan’s Oricon chart. The album’s mix of introspective ballads and lively narratives offers a snapshot of Joel’s songwriting at a peak moment, with \"Scenes From An Italian Restaurant\" weaving a vivid tale that’s as much about everyday life as it is about music. This Japanese pressing, catalog number 25AP 843 from CBS\/Sony, comes in near-mint condition, promising a visually immaculate vinyl close to new. The 12-inch format presents the album as originally intended, making it a neat addition for anyone interested in international editions or the nuances of 1970s pressing variations. It’s the kind of record that might just keep you guessing whether the “Stranger” is the artist or the listener—either way, it’s a solid companion for a thoughtful spin.\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\/videoseries?list=PLrrrLOu1whQwI6Sh1sCY1TxXaPt931HIi\" 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":"NM \/ VG++ \/ 1977 JAPAN IMPORT","offer_id":53612949307708,"sku":"12963898847777","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/1400x1400-999_2560846b-2990-4ed7-ac68-7dbd5131d50e.jpg?v=1784409175","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/billy-joel-the-stranger-lp-7182026","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}