{"product_id":"the-babys-the-babys-1976-chrysalis-chr-1129-vinyl-g-jacket-fair","title":"The Babys – The Babys (1976) | Chrysalis CHR-1129 | Vinyl G \/ Jacket Fair","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Babys – \u003cem\u003eThe Babys\u003c\/em\u003e (1976)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chrysalis · \u003cstrong\u003eCat#:\u003c\/strong\u003e CHR-1129 · \u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP, Album · \u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e UK\/US · \u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1976\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Babys were a British rock band formed in London in 1974, best known for blending melodic hard rock with polished pop sensibilities. The group featured vocalist \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Waite\u003c\/strong\u003e — whose powerful, emotive voice would later launch a successful solo career highlighted by the 1984 smash \"Missing You\" — alongside guitarist \u003cstrong\u003eWally Stocker\u003c\/strong\u003e, bassist \u003cstrong\u003eMichael Corby\u003c\/strong\u003e, and drummer \u003cstrong\u003eTony Brock\u003c\/strong\u003e. Signed to Chrysalis Records, the band relocated to the United States and quickly built a devoted following on the strength of their radio-friendly hooks and energetic live performances. Later lineup additions included guitarist \u003cstrong\u003eRicky Phillips\u003c\/strong\u003e and keyboardist \u003cstrong\u003eJonathan Cain\u003c\/strong\u003e, who went on to join Journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Album\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Babys\u003c\/em\u003e is the band's self-titled debut, released in 1976 on Chrysalis Records. Produced by \u003cstrong\u003eBob Ezrin\u003c\/strong\u003e — the legendary producer behind Alice Cooper, Kiss, and Pink Floyd's \u003cem\u003eThe Wall\u003c\/em\u003e — the album showcases a young band with enormous potential: tight arrangements, soaring vocals from Waite, and an irresistible melodic energy. The lead single \u003cstrong\u003e\"If You've Got the Time\"\u003c\/strong\u003e introduced the band to international audiences, while tracks like \u003cstrong\u003e\"I Believe in Love\"\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e\"Looking for Love\"\u003c\/strong\u003e demonstrated their knack for crafting anthemic, hook-driven rock. The album reached #34 on the UK Albums Chart and helped establish the Babys as a credible transatlantic act.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLooking For Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf You've Got The Time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Believe In Love\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWild Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLaura\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI Love How You Love Me\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRodeo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOver And Over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead My Stars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDying Man\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl: G\u003c\/strong\u003e — Record has been carefully cleaned with a \u003cstrong\u003eSpin-Clean record washer\u003c\/strong\u003e and stored in a \u003cstrong\u003enew poly inner sleeve\u003c\/strong\u003e. Minor surface scuffs are present but the record played flawlessly on a quality turntable with \u003cstrong\u003eno skips\u003c\/strong\u003e; minor pops and crackles were noted, consistent with the G grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJacket: Fair\u003c\/strong\u003e — The jacket shows general wear and the spine has been ripped open slightly, as shown in photos. Photos depict the actual copy you will receive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSide A Matrix:\u003c\/strong\u003e CHR-1129-A 8 JAMF ⌾\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA great-playing copy of a classic debut — perfect for fans of melodic rock, John Waite, or Bob Ezrin productions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47526831358205,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":7.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_0d82112a-7fbf-4857-b08c-0dca39a8e4ee.jpg?v=1780006093","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/products\/the-babys-the-babys-1976-chrysalis-chr-1129-vinyl-g-jacket-fair","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}