Neil Diamond - Primitive (Vinyl LP | US Pitman Pressing | 1984)

Neil Diamond – Primitive is a studio album by Neil Diamond, released on July 16, 1984 on Columbia (cat. no. QC 39199). It was recorded at several studios in Hollywood, Los Angeles and Burbank and produced by Denny Diante, Neil Diamond, Richard Bennett and Richard Perry. Diamond co-wrote three songs with Burt Bacharach and Carole Bayer Sager, including the single "Turn Around". The album reached No. 7 in the UK and No. 35 in the US, where it went gold. This copy is a 1984 US pressing from the Pitman plant with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Columbia QC 39199
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US pressing (Pitman)
• Country: US
• Year of this pressing: 1984
• Genre: Pop Rock, Soft Rock
• Extras: Original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• 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. Turn Around (Burt Bacharach/Neil Diamond/Carole Bayer Sager)
2. Primitive (Neil Diamond)
3. Fire On The Tracks (Neil Diamond)
4. Brooklyn On A Saturday Night (Neil Diamond)
5. Sleep With Me Tonight (Burt Bacharach/Neil Diamond/Carole Bayer Sager)
6. Crazy (Burt Bacharach/Neil Diamond/Carole Bayer Sager)

Side B

1. My Time With You (Tom Hensley/Alan Lindgren)
2. Love's Own Song (Sam Cole/Doug Rhone)
3. It's A Trip (Go For The Moon) (Neil Diamond)
4. You Make It Feel Like Christmas (Neil Diamond)
5. One By One (Neil Diamond)

Personnel

Neil Diamond (vocals, guitar), Michel Colombier, Greg Phillinganes, David Foster, Tom Hensley, Alan Lindgren (keyboards), Richard Bennett, Doug Rhone, Marty Walsh (guitar), Neil Stubenhaus, Reinie Press (bass), John Robinson, Ron Tutt (drums), Paulinho da Costa, Lenny Castro, King Errisson, Vince Charles (percussion). Produced by Denny Diante, Neil Diamond, Richard Bennett, Richard Perry; engineers include George Massenburg and Allen Sides.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is a US edition from the year of release, 1984, cat. no. QC 39199, pressed at Columbia's Pitman plant (New Jersey).

Which singles came from the album?
"Turn Around" (No. 4 on the US Adult Contemporary chart), "Sleep With Me Tonight" and "You Make It Feel Like Christmas".

What does Media VG+ / Cover VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use, with playback hardly affected. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more Neil Diamond records?
Yes, for example Neil Diamond – Heartlight and Neil Diamond – On The Way To The Sky. More titles are in our Pop Rock collection.