{"product_id":"harry-chapin-short-stories-lp-090326","title":"Harry Chapin - Short Stories - 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 Elektra, Elektra, Elektra Records, Elektra Records, Story Songs, Ltd., American Broadcasting Music, Inc., Story Songs, Ltd., Elektra\/Asylum\/Nonesuch Records, Connecticut Recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e EKS-75065\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHarry Chapin’s Short Stories, arranged and produced by Paul Leka, offers a thoughtful blend of narrative songwriting and acoustic ensemble work that invites focused listening. Tracks like \"W.O.L.D.\" and \"Mr. Tanner\" showcase Chapin’s gift for storytelling, while Dave Armstrong’s harmonica adds a subtle layer of texture throughout. Released originally in 1973 under Elektra, this album fits neatly into Chapin’s catalog as a collection where character-driven tales hold center stage without unnecessary embellishment—proof that sometimes less really is more when it comes to folk rock. This 1976 vinyl pressing presents those stories with clarity, making it a solid choice for collectors who appreciate a straightforward edition. 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 and minor paper scuffs, but nothing that should interfere significantly with playback. If you’re arranging your collection by narrative depth rather than chart position, this copy of Short Stories is ready to slot right in, no storytelling embellishments required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-samples=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eListen \/ sample\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHarry Chapin - Short Stories\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/yXQW4UxDFSc\" 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\/7y60YkLV5E0QG1krBPJBzu\" 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 \/ 1976","offer_id":54342432391484,"sku":"DEN00000376","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/Mi5qcGVn_ed4542eb-7703-49ff-a631-0b425b7ccd37.jpg?v=1788471771","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/harry-chapin-short-stories-lp-090326","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}