{"product_id":"roger-nichols-the-small-circle-of-friends-clear-deep-blue-vinyl","title":"Roger Nichols \u0026 The Small Circle Of Friends (Clear Deep Blue Vinyl)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA landmark of soft rock, presented here with a striking and immersive monaural sound.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn absolute masterpiece, where refined melodies intertwine with vibrant and colorful choral arrangements.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally released in the US in 1968, this is a rare audition pressing manufactured and distributed in limited quantities exclusively for radio stations. At a time when radio was the primary medium for promotion and many AM stations had yet to support stereo broadcasting, only a small number of these “lost mono mix” editions were produced. This release stands as a valuable document preserving that original sonic image.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlights include “Don’t Take Your Time”, featuring the distinctive pizzicato strings, and “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart,” with its vividly resonant harpsichord refrain. Also included is a beautifully arranged rendition of The Beatles’ “I’ll Be Back.” A standout track is “Love So Fine,” where the brass section drives the song forward with powerful momentum, sparked by an expressive drum pickup fill.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album was produced by Tommy LiPuma, renowned for his work with numerous legendary artists. The arrangers include Nick DeCaro, Bob Thompson, and two additional contributors, forming a formidable creative team. Notably, Randy Newman and Van Dyke Parks are also credited—across label boundaries—as morale boosters, adding a charming touch to the project.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eText by Kenjiro Tsutsumi (223 Music Lab.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★ Clear deep blue vinyl edition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e★ Newly mastered using high-resolution 96kHz\/24bit WAV sourced from the original US master tapes and original US pressings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe style=\"border-radius: 12px;\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/740vRV4m7tOVffnlGH9ruh?utm_source=generator\u0026amp;si=e748fead80af4878\" width=\"100%\" height=\"352\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Universal Music Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48830277812441,"sku":"PROT-7446","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0497\/1498\/7158\/files\/931-2_5cff12c2-302f-41cc-a536-f37fbff215c3.jpg?v=1781782907","url":"https:\/\/cartridgethunder.com\/products\/roger-nichols-the-small-circle-of-friends-clear-deep-blue-vinyl","provider":"Cartridge Thunder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}