James Taylor- Never Die Young-LP

James Taylor’s twelfth studio album, Never Die Young, offers a thoughtful collection of songs all penned or co-penned by Taylor himself, reflecting his gift for intimate storytelling and melodic warmth. The album includes "Sweet Potato Pie," a tune Taylor later revisited in a duet with Ray Charles, linking this record to a celebrated Grammy moment. The title track "Never Die Young" found its way onto the Billboard Hot 100, underscoring the album’s quiet commercial success, while the record as a whole earned Platinum status, demonstrating Taylor’s enduring appeal in the late 1980s. This 1988 vinyl pressing presents the album in solid shape, with vinyl that’s glossy and very clean, showing only minor, faint surface marks typical for a well-cared-for copy. The pressing delivers the full sequence of tracks from "T-Bone" to "First Of May," making it a neat package for those who appreciate Taylor’s mature songwriting phase. It’s a record that fits comfortably in a collection focused on singer-songwriter craft, and its condition means it’s ready to spin without fuss—no need to hunt for a needle in a haystack when the grooves are this straightforward.

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