Billy Joel & The Hassles ORIG OZ Only LP 1968 sessions NM ’86 EMI EMC2725

Description: Original OZ Only LP released in 1986 on EMI Records. Cat: EMC2725. The Hassles found their place in music history as Billy Joel's first recorded moment, but musically they deserve more. Though they only released two albums, the Hassles were a pretty proficient, highly enjoyable, though not particularly groundbreaking act that saw a fair amount of local attention in the Long Island area. The Hassles were a blue-eyed soul band, modeled somewhat after the Rascals, formed in Long Island in 1964 by drummer Jon Small, singer John Dizek, organist Harry Webber, and guitarist Richie McKenna. Webber was fired from the band in 1966 due to erratic behavior and Billy Joel, who had earned a local reputation as a keyboardist with the Echoes, the Lost Souls, and the Commandos (as Billy Joe Joel), was enlisted to take his place on the condition that the band also take on bassist Howie Blauvelt. Tracks : Travellin’ band/ Hour of the wolf/ Night after day/ Four o’clock in the morning/ Hotel St. George/ Cat/ I can tell/ Just holding on/ Every step I take, every move I make/ Fever/ You got me hummin’/ Great balls of fire. There are a few light spindle marks on labels. Record is in Near Mint condition. Cover has light ringwear, a few light marks and a small sticker stain on top left corner and is in VG+ condition.. Payment is accepted by Paypal. Within Australia we also accept Direct deposit transfer and Australia Post Money Orders. Wrapping method: All records are sent in stiff cardboard mailers then wrapped in brown paper and sealed around edges with brown packaging tape. Records are taken out of sleeve to avoid seam splits and ring wear. Post methods within Australia: All records are posted via Australia Post. Within Australia all items come with a tracking number. Post method for overseas: All parcels are sent via Australia Post standard airrmail with tracking number. We offer combined postage for multiple purchases. _gsrx_vers_1292 (GS 8.3.6 (1292))

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