Don McLean – American Pie
Label: |
United Artists Records – UAS 29285 |
|---|---|
Format: |
Vinyl
, LP, Album
|
Country: |
UK |
Released: |
|
Genre: |
Rock |
Style: |
Acoustic |
Tracklist
| A1 | American Pie | 8:27 | |
| A2 | Till Tomorrow | 2:11 | |
| A3 | Vincent | 3:55 | |
| A4 | Crossroads | 3:34 | |
| B1 | Winterwood | 3:09 | |
| B2 | Empty Chairs | 3:24 | |
| B3 | Everybody Loves Me, Baby | 3:37 | |
| B4 | Sister Fatima | 2:31 | |
| B5 | The Grave | 3:08 | |
| B6 | Babylon | 1:40 |
Companies, etc.
- Record Company – Liberty/United Artists Records Ltd.
- Printed By – Robert Stace
- Published By – United Artists (2)
- Published By – Intersong Music Ltd.
Credits
- Producer – Ed Freeman
- Written-By – Don McLean (tracks: A1 to B5)
Notes
Made in the UK
Dedicated to Buddy Holly
Front-laminated cover, comes with white UK-innersleeve "Made in Great Britain" - Patent Nos. 11 2 55 55
Some initial copies comes with a small white/red sticker
Dedicated to Buddy Holly
Front-laminated cover, comes with white UK-innersleeve "Made in Great Britain" - Patent Nos. 11 2 55 55
Some initial copies comes with a small white/red sticker
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Other: UAS 5535
- Matrix / Runout (Label side A): UAS 29285A
- Matrix / Runout (Label side B): UAS 29285B
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A, stamped variant 1): UAS 29285 A2
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B, stamped variant 1): UAS 29285 B2
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A, stamped variant 2): UAS 29285 A4
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B, stamped variant 2): UAS 29285 B4
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A, stamped variant 3): UAS 29285 A3
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B, stamped variant 3): UAS 29285 B4
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A, stamped variant 4): UAS 29285 A1
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B, stamped variant 4): UAS 29285 B3
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side A, stamped variant 5): UAS 29285 A1 B
- Matrix / Runout (Run-out side B, stamped variant 5): UAS 29285 B1 B
Other Versions (5 of 292)
View All| Title (Format) | Label | Cat# | Country | Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Recently Edited
|
American Pie (LP, Album, Stereo) | The Rainbow Collection | UAS 29 285, UAS 29285 | Netherlands | 1971 | ||
| American Pie (LP, Album, Stereo) | United Artists Records | UAS 29 285, UAS 29.285 | 1971 | ||||
|
Recently Edited
|
American Pie (LP, Album) | The Rainbow Collection | UAS 29285 | UK | 1971 | ||
|
Recently Edited
|
American Pie (LP, Album) | The Rainbow Collection | SUAL-934429 | Australia | 1971 | ||
|
New Submission
|
American Pie (LP, Album, Reissue) | The Rainbow Collection | UAS-5535 | Singapore | 1971 |
Recommendations
Reviews
-
Don McClean - American Pie
————————————
Donald McLean (born October 2, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, best known for his 1971 hit song "American Pie", an 8-and-a-half-minute folk rock "cultural touchstone" about the loss of innocence of the early rock and roll generation. His other hit singles include "Vincent", "Dreidel", a rendition of Roy Orbison's "Crying", a rendition of the Skyliners' "Since I Don't Have You", and "Wonderful Baby". McLean's composition "And I Love You So" has been recorded by Elvis Presley, Perry Como, Helen Reddy, Glen Campbell, and others, and in 2000, Madonna had a hit with a rendition of "American Pie". In 2004, McLean was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. In January 2018, BMI certified that "American Pie" and "Vincent" had reached five million and three million airplays respectively.
————————————
American Pie is the second studio album by the American singer-songwriter Don McLean, released by United Artists Records on 24 October 1971. The folk/rock album reached number one on the Billboard 200, containing the chart-topping singles "American Pie" and "Vincent." Recorded in May and June 1971 at The Record Plant in New York City, the LP is dedicated to Buddy Holly, and was reissued in 1980 minus the track "Sister Fatima". The album was released to much acclaim, later being included in the book 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die.
————————————
A1 American Pie 8:27
A2 Till Tomorrow 2:11
A3 Vincent 3:55
A4 Crossroads 3:34
B1 Winterwood 3:09
B2 Empty Chairs 3:24
B3 Everybody Loves Me, Baby 3:37
B4 Sister Fatima 2:31
B5 The Grave 3:08
B6 Babylon 1:40
————————————
Honestly I could do an entire review on the song 'American Pie' alone, hell, even a thesis! But I think that a job such as that is best left over to the Geniuses at Genius Lyrics. They have compiled and analysed the lyrics and you learn so much about the song, it really has a deeper meaning afterward. Anyway it is an amazing song despite it's long length. The entire album actually is very good, my favourite songs being 'American Pie' and 'Vincent' which are great to listen to as one offs but also within the album as well. This is a very highly recommended album from me! (listen to it, NOW!)
————————————
Album Score: 9/10
Release
See all versions
Data Correct
Data Correct
For sale on Discogs
Sell a copy
133 copies from $2.64