Kenny Rogers – The Gambler (LP) (VG+)

Kenny Rogers – The Gambler
LP, Album | United Artists Records | Cat. No. UA-LA934-H | Canada | 1978

The breakthrough album that made Kenny Rogers a country superstar — featuring the title track The Gambler (A1), one of the best-known songs in country music history, written by Don Schlitz and produced by Larry Butler. Eleven tracks of polished Nashville country, recorded with a remarkable cast of session talent: The Jordanaires on backing vocals, Pete Drake on steel guitar, Reggie Young and Tony Joe White on guitar, Hargus “Pig” Robbins on keyboards, Bob Moore on bass, and strings arranged by Bill Justis. Photography by Reid Miles — the legendary designer behind hundreds of classic Blue Note Records covers. Canadian United Artists pressing; manufactured and distributed by Capitol Records-EMI of Canada Ltd. Includes original Kenny Rogers poster. VG+/VG+ — a very clean copy.

Condition

• Media: Very Good Plus (VG+) — excellent surfaces; plays cleanly
• Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) — excellent shape
• Includes original Kenny Rogers poster

Tracklist

Side A
A1. The Gambler (3:32)
A2. I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again (2:55)
A3. King Of Oak Street (4:55)
A4. Making Music For Money (3:10)
A5. The Hoodooin’ Of Miss Fannie Deberry (4:44)

Side B
B1. She Believes In Me (4:11)
B2. Tennessee Bottle (3:59)
B3. Sleep Tight, Goodnight Man (2:52)
B4. A Little More Like Me (The Crucifixion) (2:47)
B5. San Francisco Mabel Joy (3:36)
B6. Morgana Jones (3:03)

Credits
Produced By: Larry Butler
Backing Vocals: The Jordanaires, Bobby Daniels, Edgar Struble, Gene Golden, Steve Glassmeyer
Steel Guitar: Pete Drake | Guitar: Reggie Young, Tony Joe White, Billy Sanford, Jerry Shook, Jimmy Capps, Randy Dorman, Ray Edenton, Rick Harper
Keyboards: Hargus “Pig” Robbins, Gene Golden, Steve Glassmeyer, Thomas Cain
Bass: Bob Moore, Dennis Wilson, Tommy Allsup
Strings Arranged By: Bill Justis | Mastered By: Bob Sowell
Photography: Reid Miles

Details

• Format: LP, Album
• Label: United Artists Records (UA-LA934-H)
• Country: Canada (Capitol Records-EMI of Canada pressing)
• Released: 1978
• Weight: 230 g
• Includes: original Kenny Rogers poster
• Style: Country, Nashville Sound

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As with all vintage records, minor signs of age and handling are to be expected and are reflected in the grading above.