Chuck Mangione – The Best Of Chuck Mangione (Vinyl, 2 × LP, Compilation, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold, 1978, Mercury SRM-2-8601 / 6672.019)

Why This Record Matters
The Best Of Chuck Mangione brings together highlights from the acclaimed trumpeter's Mercury years, spanning his melodic jazz compositions and crossover successes. The collection showcases his signature blend of contemporary jazz, orchestral arrangements, and accessible melodies.

Collector Note
1978 US Pitman Pressing released by Mercury in a gatefold sleeve. This two-record compilation features selections from several of Mangione's most celebrated albums, including "Land of Make Believe," "Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor," and the complete live Friends & Love suite. It offers an excellent overview of his work prior to his late-1970s commercial breakthrough.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG+ with light signs of careful use.
Sleeve: VG with visible signs of handling and storage wear consistent with a strong VG copy.

Technical Details
Format: 2 × Vinyl, LP, Compilation, Pitman Pressing, Gatefold
Label: Mercury – SRM-2-8601 / 6672.019
Country: US
Released: 1978
Genre: Jazz
Style: Easy Listening

Matrix / Runout
Not specified

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Hill Where The Lord Hides 7:31
A2 Lullaby For Nancy Carol 3:57
A3 And In The Beginning 9:54

Side B
B1 Land Of Make Believe 12:27
B2 Sun Shower 4:08

Side C
C1 Legend Of The One-Eyed Sailor 7:37
C2 As Long As We're Together 3:54
C3 Freddie's Walkin' 6:41

Side D
D1a Friends & Love Theme 25:18
D1b Someone Take Me Home
D1c Get Yourself On A Farm Elinda
D1d She's Gone
D1e Joropo Piropo
D1f Friends & Love Theme
D1g Friends & Love Finale

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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