Carole King - Simple Things (Vinyl LP)

Carole King – Simple Things from 1977 is her first album for Capitol and her own Avatar label. Warm singer-songwriter sound between folk rock and pop rock, with songs like the title track Simple Things, Hard Rock Cafe and Labyrinth.

On offer is the 1977 German original pressing on Capitol Records (1C 064-85 180) in a gatefold sleeve with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Capitol Records – 1C 064-85 180
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1977
• Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Pop Rock – more in Folk Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve, OIS – original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Simple Things (2:38)
2. Hold On (4:35)
3. In The Name Of Love (3:04)
4. Labyrinth (4:04)
5. You're The One Who Knows (5:04)

Side B

1. Hard Rock Cafe (3:45)
2. Time Alone (2:38)
3. God Only Knows (6:18)
4. To Know That I Love You (3:30)
5. One (5:02)

Personnel

Carole King (String Arrangements), George Bohanon (Horn Arrangements), Roy Reynolds (Art Direction, Photography, Illustration).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1977 German original pressing on Capitol Records.

Which well-known songs are included?
Among others Simple Things, Hard Rock Cafe, Labyrinth and Hold On.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Folk Rock collection.