Karen and Richard Carpenter created some of the world's most beautiful and lasting music. And now this November, Universal Music (who purchased A&M Records years ago) is releasing The Vinyl Collection, a gathering of 12 of the duos beloved albums in one box.
It's a very pricy set, but you just know it is going to be gorgeously reproduced. Once the duo hit the big time in 1970 with the release of Close to You, each of the original album releases had nice artistic touches that set it apart from their contemporaries. While A&M Records marketing department didn't really know what to do with the brother sister act until the incredible Horizon album in 1975, the art design and packaging off their discs was always top notch. An absolutely perfect match to the timeless music inside.
I have to pass on this collection due to the price. Perhaps Mr. Carpenter would gift this life-long fan with a set. (Smile). If not, I think I'm waiting until 2019 for a 50th Anniversary package of some sort, celebrating their signing to the label. I'm sure that will be something worth saving for as I can't pass it up regardless of the price.
(Artwork copyright Universal / A&M.)
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