Neil Diamond - September Morn (Vinyl LP | European Pressing | 1979)

Neil Diamond – September Morn is a studio album by Neil Diamond, released in December 1979 on Columbia, and in Europe on CBS, produced by Bob Gaudio. Diamond co-wrote the title track with Gilbert Bécaud; it reached No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album also includes covers such as Dancing In The Street and The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore, plus his own recording of I'm A Believer, which he originally wrote for the Monkees. This copy is the 1979 European stereo pressing on CBS (cat. no. CBS 86096) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: CBS 86096 (FC 36121)
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: European pressing
• Country: Europe
• Year of this pressing: 1979
• Genre: Pop Rock
• Extras: 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 (SKU S ND7).

Tracklist

Side A

1. September Morn (Gilbert Bécaud/Neil Diamond)
2. Mama Don't Know (Gilbert Bécaud/Neil Diamond)
3. That Kind (Carole Bayer Sager/Neil Diamond)
4. Jazz Time (Neil Diamond/Tom Hensley)
5. The Good Lord Loves You (Richard Fagan)

Side B

1. Dancing In The Street (Ivy Jo Hunter/Marvin Gaye/William Stevenson)
2. The Shelter Of Your Arms (Jerry Samuels)
3. I'm A Believer (Neil Diamond)
4. The Sun Ain't Gonna Shine Anymore (Bob Crewe/Bob Gaudio)
5. Stagger Lee (Harold Logan/Lloyd Price)

Personnel

Neil Diamond (vocals, guitar), Tom Hensley (piano, keyboards), Alan Lindgren (piano, synthesizers), Bob Gaudio (piano), Richard Bennett and Doug Rhone (guitars), Reinie Press (bass), Dennis St. John (drums), King Errisson and Vince Charles (percussion); horns include Jerry Hey and Ernie Watts. Produced by Bob Gaudio.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, for Europe. This is the 1979 European first edition on CBS with catalogue number CBS 86096; in the US the album came out at the same time on Columbia as FC 36121.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light signs of use that barely affect the overall impression. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Why does Neil Diamond sing I'm A Believer?
Diamond wrote the song in 1966, and the Monkees turned it into a worldwide hit. On September Morn he recorded his own version.

Do you have more Neil Diamond records?
Yes, for example Neil Diamond – I'm Glad You're Here With Me Tonight, Neil Diamond – You Don't Bring Me Flowers, Neil Diamond – Heartlight. More titles are in our Pop Rock collection.