Chuck Mangione - Land of Make Believe (1973) Vinyl LP • A Concert

Catalog Number: SRM-1-684

Record Grading: Excellent (EX), Sleeve Grading: Near Mint (NM or M-)

Condition Details:

Still in ORIGINAL SHRINK-WRAP (opened), with HYPE-STICKER. Vinyl plays with occasional light-crackles (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges (front/back); tiny tear in shrink near top right of front. Inner-sleeve generic white. Spine is easy-to-read with mild-wear. Little-to-no shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. 12-logo Mercury label. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

• Legend Of The One-Eyed Sailor
• Lullaby For Nancy Carol
• El Gato Triste
• The Gloria From The Mass Of St. Bernard
• As Long As We're Together
• Land Of Make Believe

About The Record:

Land of Make Believe, released in 1973, is the eighth album by jazz artist Chuck Mangione, recorded live at Massey Hall in Toronto with the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra and featuring vocalist Esther Satterfield. This album blends jazz, pop, classical, and Latin influences, showcasing Mangione’s signature flugelhorn and his ability to merge diverse musical styles. Historically significant for its role in Mangione’s rise to prominence, it followed his Grammy-nominated Friends & Love concert and marked a peak in his early career with Mercury Records. The title track, Land of Make Believe, became a notable single, reaching No. 86 on the US charts, while other tracks like Legend of the One-Eyed Sailor and As Long as We’re Together also gained attention. The album’s crossover appeal helped solidify Mangione’s reputation as a leading figure in 1970s jazz-pop.