1977 pop classic remastered
Numbered, limited edition double LP cut at 45 RPM on 180-gram vinyl
Ranked 67 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
Joel’s breakthrough record loaded with smash hits: “Movin’ Out (Anthony’s Song),” “Just the Way You Are,” “Only the Good Die Young,” “She’s Always a Woman”
Billy Joel entered 1977 with a great track record but in need of a breakthrough. Pairing with producer Phil Ramone (Carly Simon, Simon & Garfunkel), who developed the requisite ingredients missing from Joel’s formula, the singer-songwriter became a household name and chart-topping success courtesy of his fifth studio album, The Stranger.
Ramone's mastery of the recording studio provided a sublime sonic context for Joel's timeless songs and classic performances. The Stranger went on to became one of the top-selling albums of that year, peaking at No. 2 on the charts. It went on to be certified 10-times platinum in sales: a pop-rock benchmark.
