Randy Newman : Randy Newman (original cover) (LP, Vinyl record album) -- Dusty Groove is Chicago's Online Record Store
Skip navigation
Scripting is disabled or not working. dustygroove.com requires JavaScript to function correctly.
Style sheets are disabled or not working. dustygroove.com requires style sheets to function correctly.
CD, LP, Vinyl record album cover art
Enlarge       Note

Randy Newman (original cover)

LP (Item 577603) Reprise, 1969 — Condition: Near Mint-
An insanely wonderful first album from Randy Newman – and a perfect example of the way his unique style was a key confluence of all the best elements simmering underneath both late 60s LA and late 60s Warner Brothers! There's an instantly nostalgic quality to the record, but one that's nicely undercut by Newman's familiar sense of wit – a bit more subtle here, and presented with amazing backings from Van Dyke Parks – who almost brings in a lightly symphonic touch at times. The work's almost in the vein of hipper jazz sides by Bob Dorough or Dave Frishberg at the time – and although some of the tunes are familiar from later versions, they still sound best here in Randy's originals. Titles include "Love Story", "So Long Dad", "I Think He's Hiding", "Laughing Boy", "Cowboy", "The Beehive State", "Davy The Fat Boy", and "Bet No One Ever Hurt This Bad".  © 1996-2025, Dusty Groove, Inc.
(Later tan label stereo pressing. Cover has a cutout hole, light wear, and some aging in back.)

Near Mint - (minus)

  • Black vinyl that may show a slight amount of dust or dirt.
  • Should still be very shiny under a light, even with slight amount of dust on surface.
  • One or two small marks that would make an otherwise near perfect record slightly less so. These marks cannot be too deep, and should only be surface marks that won't affect play, but might detract from the looks.
  • May have some flaws and discoloration in the vinyl, but only those that would be intrinsic to the pressing. These should disappear when the record is tilted under the light, and will only show up when looking straight at the record. (Buddah and ABC pressings from the 70's are a good example of this.)
  • May have some slight marks from aging of the paper sleeve on the vinyl.
  • Possible minor surface noise when played.

Condition Notes

If something is relevant, we try to describe it in the notes — especially if it is release or pressing details, or an oddity that is the only wrong thing about the record. This might include, but isn't limited to, warped records, tracks that skip, cover damage or wear, or strictly cosmetic flaws.


You might be interested


Reprise, 1969. Very Good
An insanely wonderful first album from Randy Newman – and a perfect example of the way his unique style was a key confluence of all the best elements simmering underneath both late 60s LA and late 60s Warner Brothers! There's an instantly nostalgic quality to the record, but one that's ... LP, Vinyl record album

Jethro Tull

Aqualung
Chrysalis/Reprise, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold
The album that really broke Jethro Tull out of the prog rock underground and into the mainstream – and a set that showed that the group weren't just a combo with creative use of flute, but a band that could really rock off their ass when they wanted to! Previous records were all pretty great ... LP, Vinyl record album

Neil Young

Harvest
Reprise, 1972. Very Good+ Gatefold
Titles include "Heart Of Gold", "Old Man", "The Needle & The Damage Done", "Are You Ready For The Country", and "A Man Needs A Maid". LP, Vinyl record album
Reprise, 1964. Near Mint-
(Late 80s pressing on Rhino. Cover has a cutout hole.) LP, Vinyl record album

Brian Wilson

Words & Music
Sire/Reprise, 1988. Near Mint-
Interview disc with music from Brian Wilson's self titled album. LP, Vinyl record album
Reprise, 1973. Near Mint-
Great material from the tail end of their Reprise years – non-album tracks, collected to form one great last record! Titles include "Pictures In The Sand", "Where Did The Spring Go", "When I Turn Off The Living Room Light", "There Is No Life Without ... LP, Vinyl record album
Reprise, 1972. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold
With tracks from Buffalo Springfield, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, The Stray Gators, The Tony & Susan Alamo Christian Foundation Orchestra & Chorus. LP, Vinyl record album

Pentangle

Cruel Sister
Reprise, 1970. Very Good+ Gatefold
Pure genius from this legendary group – with a fantastic mix of guitars from Bert Jansch and John Renbourn, and those surprisingly jazzy touches on bass from Danny Thompson. Includes the spectacular side-long classic, "Jack Orion" – plus "Lord Franklin", "Cruel ... LP, Vinyl record album

Erasure

Innocents
Sire/Reprise, 1988. Very Good
(US pressing. Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear, faint blemishes, and is lightly bent at the edges.) LP, Vinyl record album

Neil Young

Harvest Moon
Reprise, 1992. Sealed 2LP Gatefold
Neil Young in largely acoustic mode after the louder, noisier Ragged Glory and subsequent tours in the preceding couple of years – and whether or not you'd considerate this an official sequel to the classic Harvest album, it's really a welcome return to a timeless folk rock sound and filled ... LP, Vinyl record album

Pearls Before Swine

Balaklava
ESP, 1968. Very Good-
The second album by Tom Rapp's legendary group Pearls Before Swine – and a haunting batch of tracks that is far and away one of our favorite rock albums of the 60s! The style of the music is incredible – a dark blend of rock and folk, with slight avant influences, in a style that's ... LP, Vinyl record album

Our Generation

Praise & Prayer
Generation, 1972. Very Good+
(Original yellow label pressing! Cover has some ring and edge wear, small splits in the bottom seam, small stickers obscuring some marker at the top right, bumped corners, and a bit of pen and some yellowing from age in back.) LP, Vinyl record album
 



⇑ Top