{"product_id":"carpenters-christmas-portrait-1982-us-club-edtn-vg-vg","title":"Carpenters Christmas Portrait 1982 US Club Edtn VG+\/VG+","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCARPENTERS - CHRISTMAS PORTRAIT\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eCelebrate a nostalgic piece of holiday vinyl history with the rare 1982 US Columbia House Record Club Edition of \u003ci data-path-to-node=\"8,0\" data-index-in-node=\"113\"\u003eChristmas Portrait\u003c\/i\u003e by the Carpenters.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cspan class=\"citation-115 citation-end-115\"\u003ePressed under exclusive license at Columbia's legendary Terre Haute plant, this highly collectible \"CRC\" mail-order pressing beautifully preserves the seamless, orchestral holiday tapestries woven by Richard Carpenter.\u003csup class=\"superscript\" data-turn-source-index=\"4\"\u003e\u003c!----\u003e\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e From the joyous, brass-heavy syncopation of \"Sleigh Ride\" to the breathtaking, melancholy depth of Karen Carpenter's velvet vocals on \"Merry Christmas, Darling,\" this LP delivers an incredibly cozy, analog fireside listening experience. Complete with its iconic Robert Tanenbaum painted portrait cover and distinct club-edition spine markers, this beautifully preserved 1982 reissue is a fantastic, sought-after variant for any dedicated Carpenters completionist or holiday record archivist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1982 US reissue release by A\u0026amp;M Records, catalog #s SP-3210, SP-4726, R 134732.  Record Club Of America edition (the \"R\" catalog number).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSleeve grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003eOuter sleeve is pretty much immaculate - a few light wrinkles\/dings but in fantastic condition for a 45 year old sleeve.  The original inner sleeve is included but unfortunately has a couple tears in it.  Disc will ship in new audiophile sleeve.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl grades VG+.  \u003c\/strong\u003ePlays through crisp and clear with no issues.  Vinyl has some light surface marks\/hairlines that don't impact playback.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47227240972419,"sku":null,"price":59.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/3553\/6003\/files\/WIN_20260531_16_36_19_Pro.jpg?v=1780263955","url":"https:\/\/cs5music.com\/products\/carpenters-christmas-portrait-1982-us-club-edtn-vg-vg","provider":"CS5 Vinyl and Memorabilia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}