Joe Cocker - Luxury You Can Afford (Vinyl LP | EU Reissue)

Joe Cocker – Luxury You Can Afford was released on Asylum in 1978 and blends blue-eyed soul with pop rock and Cocker's gritty voice. Horn and string arrangements by Allen Toussaint give the album a warm Southern touch. Alongside “Fun Time” and “I Know (You Don't Want Me No More)” you'll find takes on “Watching The River Flow”, “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” and “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”.

On offer is the European reissue on Asylum Records (AS 53 087).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Asylum Records – AS 53 087
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
• Pressing: EU Reissue
• Country: Europe
• Genre: Rock, Soul, Pop Rock – more in Pop / Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (price sticker on front)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Fun Time (2:36)
2. Watching The River Flow (3:12)
3. Boogie Baby (3:50)
4. A Whiter Shade Of Pale (5:22)
5. I Can't Say No (2:49)
6. Southern Lady (3:13)

Side B

1. I Know (You Don't Want Me No More) (3:06)
2. What You Did To Me Last Night (3:25)
3. Lady Put The Light Out (4:45)
4. Wasted Years (4:45)
5. I Heard It Through The Grapevine (4:30)

Personnel

Allen Toussaint (Arranged By [Horns, Strings]), Harrison Calloway (Arranged By [Horns]), Clydie King (Backing Vocals), Alex Sadkin (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a European reissue; the album was originally released in 1978.

Which cover versions are on it?
Among others “Watching The River Flow”, “A Whiter Shade Of Pale” and “I Heard It Through The Grapevine”.

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 Pop / Rock collection.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (price sticker on front)

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