Billy Joel - River Of Dreams (Vinyl LP | EU Original | 1993)

Billy Joel – River Of Dreams is Billy Joel's twelfth studio album, released on Columbia in August 1993 – and to date his last album of new pop and rock songs. With the title track "The River Of Dreams", "All About Soul" and the lullaby "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)" it is a warm, varied late work. On offer is the European original pressing on Columbia (COL 473872 1), from a time when vinyl editions were already becoming scarce.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Columbia – COL 473872 1
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1993
• Genre: Pop Rock, Rock
• Inserts: Inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM- (close to NM)
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. No Man's Land (4:47)
2. The Great Wall Of China (5:47)
3. Blonde Over Blue (4:55)
4. A Minor Variation (5:36)
5. Shades Of Grey (4:11)

Side B

1. All About Soul (6:01)
2. Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel) (3:34)
3. The River Of Dreams (4:07)
4. Two Thousand Years (5:20)
5. Famous Last Words (4:59)

Personnel

Billy Joel (vocals, piano, keyboards, organ), Danny Kortchmar (guitar), Leslie West and Tommy Byrnes (guitar), T.M. Stevens (bass), Zachary Alford, Liberty DeVitto and Steve Jordan (drums), Color Me Badd (guest vocals on "All About Soul"). Produced by Danny Kortchmar; "Shades Of Grey" was produced by Billy Joel himself. All songs written by Billy Joel.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the European first edition from 1993 on Columbia, cat. no. COL 473872 1, including the printed inner sleeve.

Who painted the cover?
The colourful cover painting is by Christie Brinkley, who was married to Billy Joel at the time.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- means the record is near mint with at most minimal traces. VG+ means the sleeve shows light signs of use. Full details on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more pop rock?
Yes – browse our Pop Rock collection.