NEIL DIAMOND
SIGNED & INSCRIBED
“JUST FOR YOU” LP
Bang Records BLPS-217 Stereo, featuring “Shilo”
Inscribed “Good Luck!”GFA AuthenticatedCertificate of Authenticity1967 Bang Records Pressing
The Item
This is Neil Diamond’s second album, Just For You, on Bang Records (BLPS-217 stereo). It was his first album made up entirely of his own original material and his last for the Bang label, according to GFA’s report. GFA dates this pressing to 1967 and identifies it as the third variation.
The front carries a “Featuring Shilo” sticker. The back cover lists all 11 songs, including “Girl, You’ll Be A Woman Soon,” “Red Red Wine,” “Shilo,” “You Got To Me,” “Solitary Man,” “Cherry Cherry” and his own recording of “I’m A Believer,” the smash he wrote for the Monkees. The liner notes are by Bert Berns, and the album was produced by Jeff Barry and Ellie Greenwich.
The Signer
Neil Diamond
| Born | Jan 24, 1941 |
| Age at the 1967 release | 26 |
| Status | Living, age 85 |
Signed and inscribed bottom right of the front cover, with “Good Luck!” written above the signature.
Neil Diamond announced his retirement from touring in January 2018.
His Billboard Top 40 Hits
Neil Diamond placed 37 singles in the top 40 of the Billboard Hot 100, including three that reached #1: “Cracklin’ Rosie,” “Song Sung Blue” and “You Don’t Bring Me Flowers” with Barbra Streisand. Peak positions below are on the Hot 100.
| Year | Song | Peak |
|---|---|---|
| 1966 | Cherry, Cherry | #6 |
| 1966 | I Got the Feelin' (Oh No No) | #16 |
| 1967 | You Got to Me | #18 |
| 1967 | Girl, You'll Be a Woman Soon | #10 |
| 1967 | Thank the Lord for the Night Time | #13 |
| 1967 | Kentucky Woman | #22 |
| 1969 | Brother Love's Travelling Salvation Show | #22 |
| 1969 | Sweet Caroline | #4 |
| 1969 | Holly Holy | #6 |
| 1970 | Shilo | #24 |
| 1970 | Solitary Man (re-issue) | #21 |
| 1970 | Soolaimón | #30 |
| 1970 | Cracklin' Rosie | #1 |
| 1970 | He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother | #20 |
| 1970 | Do It | #36 |
| 1971 | I Am... I Said | #4 |
| 1971 | Stones | #14 |
| 1972 | Song Sung Blue | #1 |
| 1972 | Play Me | #11 |
| 1972 | Walk on Water | #17 |
| 1973 | Cherry, Cherry (live) | #31 |
| 1973 | Be | #34 |
| 1974 | Longfellow Serenade | #5 |
| 1975 | I've Been This Way Before | #34 |
| 1976 | If You Know What I Mean | #11 |
| 1977 | Desiree | #16 |
| 1978 | You Don't Bring Me Flowers (with Barbra Streisand) | #1 |
| 1979 | Forever in Blue Jeans | #20 |
| 1979 | September Morn' | #17 |
| 1980 | Love on the Rocks | #2 |
| 1981 | Hello Again | #6 |
| 1981 | America | #8 |
| 1981 | Yesterday's Songs | #11 |
| 1982 | On the Way to the Sky | #27 |
| 1982 | Be Mine Tonight | #35 |
| 1982 | Heartlight | #5 |
| 1983 | I'm Alive | #35 |
Authentication
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Authenticator | Guaranteed Forensic Authenticators (GFA) |
| Certification number | GFAA-08116 |
| Examination date | 9/12/23 |
| Examination report | Four pages: examination table, ink and document analysis, examined item and signature, and three exemplars compared |
| Result | Signature found consistent with known exemplars; GFA states it is confident the signature is genuine and authentic |
| Ink | Black felt or fiber tip pen, available at the time of manufacture |
| Item dating | Bang Records stereo LP, released US 1967, third variation; GFA confirms the item would have been available to sign |
GFA Examination Report
What Arrives With Your Purchase
- The signed and inscribed Neil Diamond “Just For You” album shown above
- GFA Certificate of Authenticity, number GFAA-08116
- Four-page GFA examination report
- Careful, protective packing
FAQ
What does the inscription say? “Good Luck!” is written above the signature.
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