The Kinks
Sleepwalker - Arista  AL 4106
Low Budget - Arista AB 4240
Vinyl 2 LP Lot - VG+ First Pressings
with Superman, Juke Box Music

Condition: VG+ Vinyl and VG+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides and plays very well throughout -- clean vinyl. Original covers are strong with good color, no splits or writing, original inner sleeves included.

Sleepwalker is the sixteenth studio album by the Kinks, released in 1977. It marked a return to straight-ahead, self-contained rock songs after several years of concept albums. It is the first album in what critics usually call the "arena rock" phase of the group, in which more commercial and mainstream production techniques would be employed. The album also marks the last appearance of bassist John Dalton, who left the band during the recording sessions. Dalton plays bass on all songs on the album except for "Mr. Big Man". 

It was their first album for the Arista label. Critical reaction to the album was generally positive, an improvement on the band's previous reception during their theatrical incarnation. Sleepwalker was lauded by Billy Altman of Rolling Stone, who said, "The Kinks' playing on Sleepwalker is easily their most powerful since 'Lola'."

Track Listing

A1 Life On The Road 5:01
A2 Mr. Big Man 3:45
A3 Sleepwalker 3:20
A4 Brother 5:29

B1 Juke Box Music 5:31
B2 Sleepless Night 3:14
B3 Stormy Sky 3:57
B4 Full Moon 3:51
B5 Life Goes On 5:01

The Kinks
Ray Davies – lead and backing vocals, guitar and keyboards
Dave Davies – lead guitar, backing and harmony vocals, lead on "Sleepless Night", co-lead on "Juke Box Music"
John Dalton – bass guitar (except where noted)
John Gosling – keyboards and backing vocals
Mick Avory – drums, percussion

Additional musicians
Andy Pyle – bass on "Mr. Big Man"

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Low Budget is the eighteenth studio album by the Kinks, released in 1979. Following the minor success of their 1978 album Misfits, the band recorded the majority of the album in New York rather than London. Unlike the more nostalgic themes of many Kinks albums prior to Low Budget, many of the album's songs allude to current events of the time. Musically, the album is a continuation of the band's "arena rock" phase, resulting in a more rock-based sound and more modern production techniques.

Despite being a relative failure in the UK, Low Budget was a great success for the group in the US both critically and commercially, not only becoming their best-selling non-compilation album but also peaking at number 11 on the American album charts. The lead single, "(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman", was also a minor hit in the US, reaching number 41.

Track listing

Side 1
1. "Attitude" 3:47
2. "Catch Me Now I'm Falling" 5:58
3. "Pressure" 2:27
4. "National Health" 4:02
5. "(Wish I Could Fly Like) Superman" 3:36

Side 2
1. "Low Budget" 3:50
2. "In a Space" 3:44
3. "Little Bit of Emotion" 4:51
4. "A Gallon of Gas" 3:48
5. "Misery" 2:57
6. "Moving Pictures" 3:47

The Kinks
Ray Davies – guitar, keyboards,[8] vocals
Dave Davies – guitar, background vocals
Jim Rodford – bass, background vocals
Mick Avory – drums

Additional personnel
Nick Newall – saxophone
Gordon Edwards – piano on "Low Budget"
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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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