This release is NOT THE ORIGINAL 1971 recorded version e.g You Can Make Me Free was originally 5:40 duration whereas later releases were substantially edited.
In 1983 Columbia substantially changed the album by reducing track times substantially and remixing of a couple of tracks
As no track durations are indicated on the cassette cover, I have manually timed all tracks. In particular, "You Can Make Me Free" and it has a duration of 2:58 NOT the original 5:40
Billy Joel - Cold Spring Harbor
Rainbow Records (Rainbow Chrome Series)
Cat# RSV033
Australian release
19?? Release year of this reissue cassette cannot be accurately established, originally released by Family Productions in 1971. Rainbow catalogue numbers are fairly consistent and RSV204 was used in 1981 (Redgum) so I suspect this release was made in the early to mid 1980's using the later "edited" source material.
Cassette packaging is in very good condition
Before playing I repacked the tape, and visually inspected carefully the clamshell, rollers and head pressure pad - no issues with the shell or tape at all
This is a screw type clamshell so if ever it was required to "get inside" to relube, no issues with this tape
I have then played this tape entirely, crisp clean sound and no problems at all with no "drop outs" or high frequency loss heard.
Tracks: She's Got A Way, You Can Make Me Free, Everybody Loves You Now, Why Judy Why, Falling Of The Rain, Turn Around, You Look So Good To Me, Tomorrow Is Today, Nocturne, Got To Begin Again
