Barry Manilow Greatest Hits, 1978 Double Vinyl LP Record, Gatefold

Barry Manilow's Greatest Hits, a 1978 double vinyl LP collection released by Arista Records. This two-record set features many of Manilow's best-known recordings from the 1970s, including Mandy, I Write the Songs, Weekend in New England, Looks Like We Made It, Can't Smile Without You, and Copacabana (At the Copa). The set comes in its original gatefold jacket with gold-toned interior artwork and both original illustrated paper inner sleeves.

Record Details
Artist: Barry Manilow
Title: Greatest Hits
Record Label: Arista Records
Catalog Number: A2L 8601
Release Year: 1978
Format: Two 12-inch Vinyl LP Records
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Country: United States
Genre: Pop, Easy Listening
Packaging: Gatefold Jacket with Two Original Inner Sleeves

**Sold as-is, not play-tested**
Note for buyers: This is a vintage stereo LP set. It has been visually inspected but not play-tested. Vinyl from this era may contain light surface noise, pops, or ticks during quieter passages, even when visually clean. This set is sold as-is and priced accordingly. Please review all photos and details before purchasing.

Condition
Gatefold Cover:
The cover has retained its original color and finish with little, if any, noticeable surface rubbing. There is light wear along the edges and corners. The gatefold opens and closes properly, with no tears, seam splits, or damage to the fold. The interior is clean and well preserved.
Original Inner Sleeves:
Both of the original paper inner sleeves are included.
Sleeve One shows age-related discoloration and yellowing. There is a complete split along one side, a partial split along the opposite side, and a small split along the bottom.
Sleeve Two is in better condition, showing light yellowing and surface rubbing but no seam splits.

Vinyl Records:
Both records retain noticeable surface gloss, although they show evidence of previous use.
Record One (Sides 1 and 2): Visible play marks and light surface scratches. No deep scratches or gouges observed.
Record Two (Sides 3 and 4): Similar surface wear and retained gloss. Side 3 has a more noticeable scratch crossing the fourth track, Weekend in New England. The scratch is visible but cannot be felt when examined. No deep gouges observed. Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description.


History
Barry Manilow released Greatest Hits in November 1978 through Arista Records. By that time, he had established himself as one of the leading pop recording artists of the decade, with a string of successful singles and albums.

This double-album collection brought together recordings from his early Arista releases, covering the years when songs such as Mandy, Could It Be Magic, I Write the Songs, and Looks Like We Made It became familiar favorites on American radio.

The album also included Copacabana (At the Copa), one of Manilow's most recognizable recordings, which had been released earlier in 1978.

The original gatefold packaging features photographs and artwork reflecting the style of late-1970s record production. The two illustrated inner sleeves are part of the original presentation.

At approximately 48 years old, this set is a surviving example of the popular double-LP greatest-hits collections that were common during the height of the vinyl record era.

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