{"product_id":"billy-joel-the-stranger-original-us-pressing-columbia-al34987-third-cut","title":"Billy Joel – The Stranger (Original US Pressing, Columbia AL34987, Third Cut)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original US pressing of Billy Joel's landmark 1977 album \u003cem\u003eThe Stranger\u003c\/em\u003e, released on Columbia Records (AL34987). This copy features the matrix \u003cstrong\u003eAL34987-3AB\u003c\/strong\u003e — a third lacquer cut with AB cutter initials from Columbia's mastering facility. Near mint condition throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Stranger\u003c\/em\u003e is the album that made Billy Joel a superstar — a masterclass in melodic songwriting and piano-driven pop rock that remains one of the best-selling albums in Columbia Records history. From the cinematic title track to the anthemic \"Piano Man\"-era follow-through of \"Scenes from an Italian Restaurant,\" the breezy \"Just the Way You Are,\" the driving \"Movin' Out (Anthony's Song),\" and the irresistible \"Only the Good Die Young\" — every track is a winner. A superb listening copy in exceptional condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLabel: Columbia Records (AL34987)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1977\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMatrix: AL34987-3AB (third lacquer cut, AB mastering)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: 12\" LP, 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition: NM (Near Mint) — record and sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Off the Record","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49606811025623,"sku":"AL34987-3AB","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0838\/3535\/5351\/files\/20260818_101535.jpg?v=1787082274","url":"https:\/\/offtherecordstore.com\/products\/billy-joel-the-stranger-original-us-pressing-columbia-al34987-third-cut","provider":"Off the Record","version":"1.0","type":"link"}