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Format & Label: Vinyl LP Asylum Records 6E-104 Stereo
Title & SKU #: 2024-04-30 01 Linda Ronstadt – Simple Dreams Vinyl LP Asylum Records 6E-104 Stereo VINYL ONLY
Linda Ronstadt - Simple Dreams
Featuring the hit singles “Blue Bayou,” “It’s So Easy,” Poor Poor Pitiful Me,” “Tumbling Dice” & “I Never Will Marry”
NOTE: VG+=B VINYL ONLY with REFURBISHED REPLACEMENT COVER/JACKET (See photos)
Label: | Asylum Records – 6E-104 |
Format: | Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, SP - Specialty Pressing |
Country: | US |
Released: | 1977 |
Genre: | Rock |
Style: | Country Rock, Soft Rock |
Tracklist
A1 | It's So Easy Written-By – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty Written-By – Buddy Holly, Norman Petty | 2:27 | |
A2 | Carmelita Organ – Don Grolnick Written-By – Warren Zevon Organ – Don Grolnick Written-By – Warren Zevon | 3:07 | |
A3 | Simple Man, Simple Dream Cello – Dennis Karmazyn Double Bass – Richard Feves Shaker – Rick Marotta Viola, Arranged By [Strings] – David Campbell Violin – Charles Veal* Written-By – J. D. Souther* Cello – Dennis Karmazyn Double Bass – Richard Feves Shaker – Rick Marotta Viola, Arranged By [Strings] – David Campbell Violin – Charles Veal* Written-By – J. D. Souther* | 3:12 | |
A4 | Sorrow Lives Here Written-By – Eric Kaz Written-By – Eric Kaz | 2:57 | |
A5 | I Never Will Marry Arranged By – Linda Ronstadt Backing Vocals – Dolly Parton Written-By – Traditional Arranged By – Linda Ronstadt Backing Vocals – Dolly Parton Written-By – Traditional | 3:12 | |
B1 | Blue Bayou Backing Vocals – Don Henley Cowbell – Rick Marotta Mandolin – Kenny Edwards Marimba – Steve Forman Written By – Roy Orbison & Joe Melson Written-By – Joe Melson, Roy Orbison Backing Vocals – Don Henley Cowbell – Rick Marotta Mandolin – Kenny Edwards Marimba – Steve Forman Written By – Roy Orbison & Joe Melson Written-By – Joe Melson, Roy Orbison | 3:57 | |
B2 | Poor Poor Pitiful Me Backing Vocals – Larry Hagler Tambourine, Maracas – Peter Asher Written-By – Warren Zevon Backing Vocals – Larry Hagler Tambourine, Maracas – Peter Asher Written-By – Warren Zevon | 3:42 | |
B3 | Maybe I'm Right Backing Vocals – John David Souther Written-By – Robert Wachtel* Backing Vocals – John David Souther Written-By – Robert Wachtel* | 3:05 | |
B4 | Tumbling Dice Electric Guitar – Dan Dugmore Written-By – Mick Jagger & Keith Richard* Electric Guitar – Dan Dugmore Written-By – Mick Jagger & Keith Richard* | 3:05 | |
B5 | Old Paint Arranged By – Linda Ronstadt Backing Vocals – Herb Pedersen Written-By – Traditional Arranged By – Linda Ronstadt Backing Vocals – Herb Pedersen Written-By – Traditional | 3:05 |
Companies, etc.
Credits
Notes
"SP" printed on labels denotes a Specialty Records Corporation pressing.
Centre labels:
Mfg by Elektra Asylum Nonesuch Records. A Division of Warner Communications Inc.
℗ 1977 Asylum Records
Track A1: MPL Communications, Inc. BMI
Track A2: Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. & Darkroom Music BMI
Track A3: WB Music Corp. & Golden Spread Music ASCAP
Track A4: Embassy Music Corp. BMI
Track A5: Normal Music BMI
Track B1: Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc. BMI
Track B2: Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. & Darkroom Music BMI
Track B3: Leadsheet Land ASCAP
Track B4: Colgems-EMI Music, Inc. ASCAP
Track B5: Normal Music BMI
Inner sleeve:
Track A1: © Copyright 1958 MPL Communications, Inc./BMI
Track A2: © Copyright 1972 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. & Darkroom Music/BMI
Track A3: © Copyright 1976 WB Music Corp. & Golden Spread Music/ASCAP
Track A4: © Copyright 1967 Embassy Music Corp./BMI
Track A5: © Copyright 1977 Normal Music/BMI
Track B1: © Copyright 1961 Acuff-Rose Publications, Inc./BMI
Track B2: © Copyright 1973 Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp. & Darkroom Music/BMI
Track B3: © Copyright 1973 Leadsheet Land/ASCAP
Track B4: © Copyright 1977 Schaltone B.V. All administrative right for U.S. and Canada controlled by Colgems-EMI Music, Inc./ASCAP
Track B5: © Copyright 1977 Normal Music/BMI
Mike Auldridge appears courtesy of Flying Fish Records, Inc.
Dolly Parton appears courtesy of RCA Records A division of RCA Corporation
Printed in U.S.A.
Sleeve:
Recorded & mixed at the Sound Factory, LA
Recorded May 23rd-July 22nd, 1977.
This album was mixed using the Aphex Aural Exciter system mastered at the Mastering Lab, LA
℗ & © 1977 elektra/asylum records
a division of warner communications inc.
Other info:
Includes inner sleeve with printed lyrics and a photo on reverse. (Not included with this copy)
"TML-M", "TML-S", and "[SRC logo]" are stamped in runouts.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
MEDIA CONDITION: Very Good Plus (VG+) = B (Original Vinyl)
COVER CONDITION: Not Applicable (NA) = N/A (Refurbished Replacement Sleeve)
ULTRASONIC CLEANING CARE
* Vinyl media (record album) in nice condition; clean, shines & looks like it has rarely been played; plays great (with a little vinyl surface noise on quiet songs, typical of a 1977 LP) * VINYL ONLY with REFURBISHED REPLACEMENT COVER/JACKET (original sleeve was not available); refurbished replacement cover/jacket is brand new, and comes with new generic-white inner sleeve plus additional polyester antistatic sleeve * Obviously a highly collectable vintage vinyl classic for fans of Folk & Country Rock and/or Linda Ronstadt fans in wonderful condition * This was one of Ronstadt’s most commercially successful albums of the 1970s * A great addition to the record collection of any vintage music fan needing a CLEAN VINYL COPY ONLY * Vinyl records make great gifts, too
NOTE: VG+=B VINYL ONLY with REFURBISHED REPLACEMENT COVER/JACKET (See photos)
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Vinyl Counterattack Records Grading Scale
Based, in part, on the Goldmine® Grading Guide…and equated to a traditional USA public school grading scale for more clarity (A, B, C, D, F)
MINT (M) = A+
These are perfect in every way. Often rumored but rarely seen, Mint is never used as a grade unless the record or sleeve truly is in this condition. We generally never use this grade unless the record is still sealed and unopened, unless the record set is Mint and recently unsealed.
NEAR MINT (NM OR M-) = A
A good description of a NM record is “it looks almost like it just came from a retail store and it was only recently opened.” In other words, it is nearly perfect. Many dealers will not use a grade higher than this, implying (perhaps correctly) that no record or sleeve is ever perfect.
NM records are shiny and clean, with no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings do not appear on the label, nor do significant “spindle marks” from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects are absent; a record and label obviously pressed off center is not Near Mint. If played, it will do so with little to no surface noise. NM records do not have to be “never played”; a record used on an excellent turntable can remain NM after many plays if the disc is properly cared for. NM covers are free of creases, ring wear and seam splits of any kind.
NOTE: These are high standards, and they are not on a sliding scale. A record or sleeve from the 1950s must meet the same standards as one from the 1990s or 2000s to be Near Mint! It has been estimated that no more than 2 to 4 percent of all records remaining from the 1950s and 1960s are truly Near Mint.
EXCELLENT (EX) = A-
EX records are also generally shiny and clean, with almost no visible defects. Writing, stickers or other markings do not appear on the label, nor do significant “spindle marks” (only minor marks might be noticeable) from someone trying to blindly put the record on the turntable. Major factory defects also must be absent. If played, it will do so with only minor surface noise…perhaps not Near Mint, but still providing for an excellent listening experience. EX records have likely been rarely played and have obviously been properly cared for. EX covers may only have generally insignificant creases, minimum ring wear, and no seam splits of any kind. Many casual record collectors consider an EX record to be highly satisfactory, even though the record set is no longer brand new.
VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) = B+ or B or B-
A good description of a VG+ record is “except for a couple minor things, this would be Near Mint.” Most collectors, especially those who want to play their records, will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if it toward the high end of the grade. Some VG+ records are almost as good as EX.
VG+ records may show some slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or noticeably light scratches that do not affect the listening experience very much. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are OK, and many of these go unnoticed by casual collectors. Minor signs of handling are OK, too, such as telltale marks around the center hole, but repeated playing has not misshapen the hole. There may be some noticeably light ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable or (at least) not detracting from the general appearance.
VG+ covers should have only minor wear. A VG+ cover might have some very minor seam wear or a split (less than one inch long) at the bottom, the most vulnerable location. Also, a VG+ cover may have some defacing, such as a cut-out marking. Covers with cut-out markings can never be considered Near Mint, even if the record is a sealed, unopened discounted “cut-out.”
VERY GOOD (VG) = C+ or C or C-
Many of the imperfections found on a VG+ record are much more obvious on a VG record. That said, VG records, which usually sell at a significantly reduced price as compared to NM or EX or VG+ value, are among the biggest bargains in record collecting, because most of the “big money” goes for more perfect copies. For many listeners, a VG record or sleeve will be worth the money, especially if they are purchasing the record because they simply enjoy the music.
VG records have more obvious flaws than their counterparts in better shape. They lack most of the original gloss found on factory-fresh records. Groove wear is evident on sight, as are light scratches deep enough to feel with a fingernail. When played, a VG record has noticeable surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages and during a song’s intro and ending. But the noise will not overpower the louder music otherwise.
Minor writing, tape or a sticker can detract from the label. Many collectors who have jukeboxes will use VG records in them and not think twice. They remain a fine listening experience, just not the same as if it were in better shape.
VG covers will have many signs of human handling. Ring wear in the middle or along the edges of the cover where the edge of a record would reside, is obvious, though not overwhelming. Some more creases might be visible. Seam splitting will be more obvious; it may appear on all three sides, though it will not be obvious upon looking. Someone might have written or it or stamped a price tag on it, too.
GOOD (G) = D
Good does not necessarily mean bad, but at Vinyl Counterattack Records we also consider the Good title somewhat misleading; it should be more like a public school grade of D. The record still plays through with little to no skipping, so it can serve as filler until something better comes along. But it has significant surface noise and groove wear, and the label may be worn, with significant ring wear, heavy writing, or obvious damage caused by someone trying to remove tape or stickers and failing. A Good cover has ring wear to the point of distraction, has seam splits obvious on sight, and may have even heavier writing, such as, for example, huge radio station letters written across the front to deter theft. If you have been seeking the title it for a long time, it is an opportunity to get it cheap and look to upgrade.
FAIR (F) and POOR (P) = F
Fair (F) and Poor (P) records have minimal value. These records are cracked, impossibly warped, or skip and/or repeat often when an attempt is made to play them. Covers may also be so heavily damaged that you consider replacing or discarding them. Only the most outrageously rare items would be attractive to anyone in this condition. At Vinyl Counterattack Records we refrain from selling any record sets of this grade unless they are extremely factory defective, but look otherwise almost new, and possibly a rare/fluke collector’s item. The rest of the F or P rated records go in the trash and we will not attempt to sell them.