This track presents a lovely take on the well-known song, infusing it with a mellow jazz vibe that showcases Graulund’s musical talent. I see people going on about how hard to find River of Dreams is on vinyl but I've seen many more of those on sale than I have GHV3. Pressure" is only 3:13 long (1½ min shorter) with more than a verse omitted (from "I'll tell you what it means" to "I read it too, what does it mean? Not always better than an original, provided you could find one in mint condition, but often that's impossible. Whether or not the new mfsl will blow away or even better the sound quality of this compilation to a degree of worthiness remains to be seen.

M (Mint): The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Etsy’s 100% renewable electricity commitment includes the electricity used by the data centres that host Etsy.On the original 1985 releases, five songs are shorter than their original versions: "Just the Way You Are" is only 3:34 long (1½ minute shorter), verse 2 is totally omitted (from "Don't go trying some new fashion" to "I want you just the way you are") and the sax solo at the end fades early; "My Life" is 3:50 long (nearly 1 minute shorter), the intro is slightly shorter with piano notes at 0:25 omitted (before the first words), same notes are omitted between verses 1 and 2, then again after "You wake up with yourself", piano passage also missing after "But not on my time" and the piano notes omitted several times at the end; "Big Shot" is 3:43 long (the ending with the "big shot… wow" is shortened by ½ minute approx. Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.

We use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our site, provide personalised content and advertising, analyse our traffic, and ensure you see more of what you love. There’s no smearing or bloom and the balance, especially in how the vocal sits alongside the piano and background music, is judged well. What we have here, for those who actually like the guy, are two albums Greatest Hits Volume I and Volume II, squeezed onto three slabs of vinyl and placed into a sturdy box. Devoid of the flatness, squelched dynamics, and limited soundscapes that defined previous versions, the collection brings Joel's genius and intentions into a more transparent light.This is touchstone material that's long crossed over into multiple generations of listeners and eradicated genre boundaries, and formed the basis of Joel's constantly sold-out concerts for the past two-plus decades.

Surprisingly, "Captain Jack" has been shortened instead, fading out about 20 seconds sooner (6:56 instead of 7:15).Products labelled '*item fulfilled by Exertis on behalf of hmv' will be supplied to you directly by Exertis via their approved couriers. Billy Joel Greatest Hits is one of the most brilliant albums ever, hailing from New York state, Billy Joel worked the East-Coast club scene until his greatness led to bigger venues. The original volumes have been the subject to some criticism in audiophile terms, being accused of sounding rather lifeless. Apparently the 3 lip box version is just as good but is pricier (now, that ahem, would make a great gift! At least that was the original plan from MFSL, and would contain both Honesty and Don't Ask Me Why, and the other four tracks omitted from the original vinyl release.