Roxy Music Avalon Cassette Tape - WB 9 23686-4 First Edition (1982) Condition: Very Good Tape and Very Good Case. Tested and plays very well throughout. Case has no splits or cracks, insert has no tears, writing or damage. Avalon is the eighth and final studio album by Roxy Music, released in May 1982. It was recorded between 1981 and 1982 at Compass Point Studios in Nassau, Bahamas, and is regarded as the culmination of the smoother, more adult-oriented sound of the band's later work. The first single, "More Than This", preceded the album and was a top 10 hit in Britain, Australia, and several European countries. "Avalon", the second single, reached the top 20; "Take a Chance with Me" reached the top 30. In the United States, "More Than This" and "Take a Chance with Me" reached 103 and 104. Avalon is Roxy Music's most successful studio album. It stayed at number one on the UK Albums Chart for three weeks, and stayed on the chart for over a year. Although it reached only No. 53 in the US, Avalon endured as a sleeper hit and became Roxy Music's only million-selling US record, ultimately receiving platinum certification. Tracklist A1 More Than This 4:31 A2 The Space Between 4:28 A3 Avalon 4:15 A4 India 1:45 A5 While My Heart Is Still Beating 3:26 B1 The Main Thing 3:53 B2 Take A Chance With Me 4:41 B3 To Turn You On 4:14 B4 True To Life 4:22 B5 Tara 1:27 Roxy Music Bryan Ferry ? lead vocals; keyboards; guitar synthesizer Phil Manzanera ? lead guitar Andy Mackay ? saxophones Additional personnel Neil Hubbard ? guitars Alan Spenner ? bass guitar (on tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, and 10) Neil Jason ? bass guitar (on tracks 2, 6, 7 9) Paul Carrack ? piano (on track 8) Andy Newmark ? drums (all tracks but 8 and 10) Rick Marotta ? drums (on track 8) Jimmy Maelen ? percussion (on tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9) Kermit Moore ? cello (on track 8) Fonzi Thornton ? backing vocals (on tracks 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9) Yanick Etienne ? backing vocals (on track 3) _____________________________________________ Shipping: Calculated domestic shipping via Media Mail or Priority Mail. Will ship internationally at FLAT RATES. Records mailed in a proper cardboard LP mailer. All records cleaned prior to shipment. Check out my other auctions, and save on shipping! I do offer multiple-bid shipping discounts -- please contact me before paying if you plan to purchase or bid on multiple auctions. Payment: Paypal is preferred method of payment. Return Policy: I do accept returns for up to 30 days. Please let me know if you have questions about this item or any others I have for sale before you bid or purchase. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me immediately and I will do whatever I can to resolve. This may be a replacement, a credit, or a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances. _____________________________________________ I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects. MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint. NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage. GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft. Feel free to contact me with any specific questions.