MARIAH CAREY - #1'S 1998 2LP COLUMBIA RARE WITH CUSTOM INNER SLEEVES

$

46

WELCOME TO BAD KITTY MUSIC!

COOL VINYL FROM LONG AGO. LARGE SHIPPING COST DISCOUNTS ON MULTIPLE ITEMS, SO STOCK UP. CHECK BACK OFTEN, AS THE BAD KITTY IS ALWAYS ON THE PROWL...

TITLE: Mariah Carey - #1's

FORMAT: 2 LP

PRESSING: Stereo pressing with silver Columbia labels

CATALOG NUMBER/ LABEL : Columbia C2 69670

REVIEW: The best-selling female performer of the 1990s, Mariah Carey rose to superstardom on the strength of her stunning five-octave voice. An elastic talent who moved easily from glossy ballads to hip-hop-inspired dance-pop, she earned frequent comparison to rivals Whitney Houston and Celine Dion, but did them both one better by composing all of her own material. Born in Long Island, NY, on March 27, 1970, Carey moved to New York City at the age of 17 -- just one day after graduating high school -- to pursue a music career; there she befriended keyboardist Ben Margulies, with whom she began writing songs. Her big break came as a backing vocalist on a studio session with dance-pop singer Brenda K. Starr, who handed Carey's demo tape to Columbia Records head Tommy Mottola at a party. According to legend, Mottola listened to the tape in his limo while driving home that same evening, and was so immediately struck by Carey's talent that he doubled back to the party to track her down.

      After signing to Columbia, Carey entered the studio to begin work on her 1990 self-titled debut LP. The heavily promoted album was a chart-topping smash, launching no less than four number one singles: "Vision of Love," "Love Takes Time," "Someday," and "I Don't Wanna Cry." Her overnight success earned Grammy Awards as Best New Artist and Best Female Vocalist, and expectations were high for Carey's follow-up, 1991's Emotions. The album did not disappoint, as the title track reached number one -- a record fifth consecutive chart-topper -- while both "Can't Let Go" and "Make It Happen" landed in the Top Five. Carey's next release was 1992's MTV Unplugged EP, which generated a number one cover of the Jackson 5's "I'll Be There." Featured on the track was backup singer Trey Lorenz, whose appearance immediately helped him land a recording contract of his own.

      In June 1993, Carey wed Mottola -- some two decades her senior -- in a headline-grabbing ceremony; months later, she released her third full-length effort, Music Box, which became her best-selling record to date. Two more singles, "Dreamlover" and "Hero," reached the top spot on the charts. Carey's first tour followed and was widely panned by critics; undaunted, she resurfaced in 1994 with a holiday release titled Merry Christmas, scoring a seasonal smash with "All I Want for Christmas Is You." Released in 1995, Daydream reflected a new artistic maturity; the first single, "Fantasy," debuted at number one, making Carey the first female artist and just the second performer ever to accomplish the feat. The follow-up, "One Sweet Day" -- a collaboration with Boyz II Men -- repeated the trick, and remained lodged at the top of the charts for a record 16 weeks.

      After separating from Mottola, Carey returned in 1997 with Butterfly, another staggering success and her most hip-hop-flavored recording to date. #1's -- a collection featuring her 13 previous chart-topping singles as well as "The Prince of Egypt (When You Believe)," a duet with Whitney Houston effectively pairing the two most successful female recording artists in pop history -- followed late the next year.-Allmusic.com

RARE ORIGINAL U.S. STEREO PRESSING WITH SILVER COLUMBIA LABELS AND CUSTOM INNER SLEEVES. VINYL IN SUPERIOR SHAPE.

CONDITION: (we visually grade albums according to Goldmine Standards, BUT questionable vinyl marks are also play-graded) 

                        VINYL: Very Good Plus

                        JACKET: Very Good Plus (cut corner) 

                        SLEEVE: Very Good Plus

                        INSERT / EXTRAS : Custom inner sleeves

AS WITH ALL USED VINYL LPS, A THOROUGH CLEANING SHOULD BE PERFORMED BEFORE PLAYING, FOR OPTIMUM SOUND QUALITY.

Please click on "View Seller's Other Items" to see the other fine recordings we are offering this week!

WE ALWAYS COMBINE SHIPPING COSTS ON MULTIPLE LP SHIPMENTS . FEEL FREE TO ASK FOR QUOTES ON MULTIPLE LP SHIPMENTS AT ANY TIME. THIS APPLIES TO BOTH DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL ORDERS. DO NOT TRUST THE EBAY SHIPPING CALCULATOR, AS IT OFTEN PROVIDES INACCURATE SHIPPING CHARGES. PLEASE WAIT FOR A COMBINED SHIPPING INVOICE FROM US BEFORE MAKING PAYMENT. COMBINED SHIPMENT DISCOUNT DETAILS ARE AS FOLLOWS:

DOMESTIC (MEDIA MAIL) AND INTERNATIONAL (FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL) COMBINED SHIPMENTS

ALL DOMESTIC ORDERS NOW INCLUDE FREE USPS MEDIA MAIL SHIPPING! (OTHER SERVICE LEVELS ALSO AVAILABLE.)

ADDITIONAL LPS SHIP FOR  $2 EACH TO CANADA/MEXICO ADDRESSES ($2 PER SINGLE OR  GATEFOLD LP, 2LP SETS COUNT AS 2). THERE IS A WEIGHT MAXIMUM OF 4LBS FOR FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL (APPROXIMATELY 5-6 LPS). FOR LARGER ORDERS, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR SHIPPING QUOTES AND SERVICE OPTIONS.

ADDITIONAL LPS SHIP FOR FOR $5 EACH TO EUROPE/ASIA/REST OF WORLD ($5 PER SINGLE OR  GATEFOLD LP, 2LP SETS COUNT AS 2). THERE IS A WEIGHT MAXIMUM OF 4LBS FOR FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL (APPROXIMATELY 5-6 LPS). FOR LARGER ORDERS, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR SHIPPING QUOTES AND SERVICE OPTIONS.

INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS PLEASE TAKE NOTE: WITH FIRST CLASS INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING, THERE IS NO USABLE TRACKING NUMBER AND NO INSURANCE AVAILABLE. WHILE IT IS THE MOST ECONOMICAL METHOD, IT IS ALSO THE SLOWEST AND LEAST TRACKABLE. IF SPEED AND TRACKING ARE IMPORTANT TO YOU, WE RECOMMEND USING PRIORITY MAIL.

DOMESTIC AND INTERNATIONAL (PRIORITY MAIL) COMBINED SHIPMENTS

ADDITIONAL LPS SHIP FOR $2 EACH TO U.S. ADDRESSES ($2 PER SINGLE OR GATEFOLD LP, 2LP SETS COUNT AS 2).

ADDITIONAL LPS SHIP FOR  $4 EACH TO CANADA/MEXICO ADDRESSES ($4 PER SINGLE OR  GATEFOLD LP, 2LP SETS COUNT AS 2).

ADDITIONAL LPS SHIP FOR FOR $4 EACH TO EUROPE/ASIA/REST OF WORLD ($4 PER SINGLE OR  GATEFOLD LP, 2LP SETS COUNT AS 2).

PACKAGING: All our LPs are shipped in brand new U-Line custom LP mailer boxes, which hold up to 5 LPs. Larger orders are also over-boxed (double boxed) for added security. The LPs are wrapped in 2 to 5 square feet of 3/16" bubble wrap and the boxes are taped TIGHTLY. LPs can be shipped outside jackets (to prevent seam splitting) if requested. We have been shipping LPs worldwide for years, and have the feedback to prove that we ship them properly. We also ship all domestic shipments with Delivery Confirmation for peace of mind for all involved. Tracking Numbers are uploaded to Ebay immediately following shipment.

WE HAVE AN UNCONDITIONAL RETURNS POLICY. If you are not satisfied for any reason, please contact us and we will issue you a full refund (not including return shipping) on receipt of the returned item. 

Thanks for looking!