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The picture sleeve is nearly flawless!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Joel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516107534569,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/billyjoel14_ps.jpg?v=1752214206"},{"product_id":"keeping-the-faith-shes-right-on-time-2","title":"Keeping The Faith\/ She's Right On Time","description":"\u003cp\u003e This is a special mix from the 4:35 LP cut. Note: This beautiful 45 record has Mint labels and pristine sound. 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Oh by the way, this relatively long (for a 45) song is actually specially edited from a 5:38 album track... Making it even rarer, since you won't find the 45 edit on an LP. Note: This beautiful copy comes in a vintage Columbia Records factory sleeve. It has Near Mint labels with \"Demonstration - Not For Sale\" stamped on the A side. The vinyl is nearly Mint-looking, and the audio is Near Mint with a touch of surface noise in spots. 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The audio is very close to Mint, but I thought I heard one pop.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Joel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48562149064937,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/dontask.jpg?v=1752252977"},{"product_id":"my-life-big-shot","title":"My Life\/ Big Shot","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is a like-new copy in its original Columbia HOF factory sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Joel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48564294189289,"sku":null,"price":6.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/Classic45s-Generic-Record_b390ff69-cf2f-47cd-892c-132b2c584697.webp?v=1752253535"},{"product_id":"the-entertainer-6","title":"The Entertainer\/ The Mexican Connection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis was Joel's followup to \"Piano Man.\" Note: This copy comes in a vintage Columbia Records factory sleeve.  \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Billy Joel","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48567824679145,"sku":null,"price":8.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/entertainer.jpg?v=1752255681"},{"product_id":"tell-her-about-it-easy-money-3","title":"Tell Her About It\/ Easy Money","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis single has a slightly edited version of the 3:52 album track. 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