Jackson Browne 
Late For the Sky
Vinyl LP - Asylum 7E-1017
VG+ First Pressing (1974)

Condition: VG+ Vinyl and Very Good Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays very well throughout with good fidelity, no skips. Oringinal cover is fully intact with mild wear and no splits or writing. 

Late for the Sky is the third studio album by Jackson Browne, released by Asylum Records in 1974. It peaked at number 14 on Billboard's Pop Albums chart. In 2020, the album was deemed "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" by the Library of Congress and selected for preservation in the National Recording Registry.

The title track was used in the 1976 Martin Scorsese film Taxi Driver. "Fountain of Sorrow" was covered by Joan Baez on her 1975 album Diamonds & Rust; "Before the Deluge" was covered by Joan Baez on her 1979 album Honest Lullaby; Baez and Browne performed the song together on her 1989 PBS concert special. 

In his speech inducting Browne into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Bruce Springsteen called Late for the Sky Browne's "masterpiece" and referred to the car doors slamming at the end of "The Late Show".

Track listing

A1 Late For The Sky 5:36
A2 Fountain Of Sorrow 6:42
A3 Farther On 5:17
A4 The Late Show   5:09

B1 The Road And The Sky   3:04
B2 For A Dancer 4:42
B3 Walking Slow 3:50
B4 Before The Deluge 6:18

Personnel
Jackson Browne – vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, slide guitar (on "The Road and The Sky")
David Campbell – string arrangement on "The Late Show"
Joyce Everson – harmony vocals
Beth Fitchet – harmony vocals
Dan Fogelberg – harmony vocals
Doug Haywood – bass guitar, harmony vocals
Don Henley – harmony vocals
David Lindley – electric guitar, lap steel guitar, fiddle; harmony vocals (as Perry Lindley)
Terry Reid – harmony vocals
Fritz Richmond – jug on "Walking Slow"
J. D. Souther – harmony vocals
Jai Winding – piano, Hammond organ
Larry Zack – drums, percussion
H. Driver, Henry Thome, Michael Condello – handclaps
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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.

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