Welcome To L.A. (Vinyl LP | US Pressing | 1976)

Welcome To L.A. is the soundtrack to Alan Rudolph's 1976 film of the same name, produced by Robert Altman, released on United Artists Records (cat. no. UA-LA703-H). Music and songs were written and produced by Richard Baskin, who had previously worked on Altman's Nashville. The tracks are credited in turn to Baskin and lead actor Keith Carradine, with "City Of The One Night Stands" recurring as a theme. This copy is the original 1976 US pressing with inner sleeve (with lyrics).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: United Artists Records UA-LA703-H
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US pressing
• Country: USA
• Year of this pressing: 1976
• Genre: Soundtracks
• Extras: 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. Welcome To L.A. – Keith Carradine
2. City Of The One Night Stands – Richard Baskin
3. The Best Temptation Of All – Richard Baskin
4. At The Door – Richard Baskin
5. Welcome To L.A. – Keith Carradine

Side B

1. Interlude: The Best Temptation Of All – Keith Carradine
2. When The Arrow Flies – Richard Baskin
3. Interlude: The Best Temptation Of All – Keith Carradine
4. Night Time – Richard Baskin
5. Interlude: The Best Temptation Of All – Keith Carradine
6. After The End – Richard Baskin
7. City Of The One Night Stands – Keith Carradine

Personnel

Music, songs and production: Richard Baskin (also piano, synthesizer); vocals: Keith Carradine, Richard Baskin. Musicians include Vassar Clements (violin), Don Menza (woodwinds), Art Johnson and Marc McClure (guitar), Ray Neapolitan and Bill Plummer (bass), Bobby Morin and John Rains (drums).

Arranged by Alan Broadbent, Basil Poledouris and Richard Baskin; mastered by Bernie Grundman; cover art by John Van Hamersveld.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the US edition on United Artists from the year of the film, 1976.

Who performs on the album?
The credited performers are Richard Baskin and actor Keith Carradine, who plays the lead in the film. Carradine is heard on the title song "Welcome To L.A.", among others.

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

Do you have more soundtracks?
Yes, more film music is in our Soundtracks collection.