USED VINYL
Carpenters – Close To You
$16.00
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- 4.6 on Google — real shop reviews
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- Family-run in San Clemente for over 10 years
The record
Year/Genre/City: 1970, Pop, Downey, CA
Matrix #: SP 4271
Condition: VG++, sounds great, looks okay with lots of light marks
Cultural Facts:
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Family Ties: Karen and Richard Carpenter ran the project as a closed sibling unit, with Richard controlling arrangements while Karen resisted being framed only as a voice.
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Studio Lore: Their meticulous overdubbing and mic discipline reflected an engineer-first mindset, favoring control-room precision over band spontaneity.
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Media Narrative: The album fueled debates about authenticity as soft pop rose during a rock-dominated era, splitting critics and mass audiences alike.
11.17.23 KG 1/27/2026 CC
What collectors say
4.6 stars on Google (about 60 reviews, as listed publicly in October 2026) · Read Google reviews
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★★★★★
This place is a little tucked away but easy to find. Though it’s not a big shop, it has a great selection of records at great prices! The guy who helped me out at the counter was friendly and really helpful! If I were in the area again, I would definitely go back.
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★★★★★
Power plant records is the best! Great selection of vinyl, the owner and staff are super cool and one of the best things about them are the local shows they put on at Stuft Pizza to support local punk bands like Repeater and Simulator (aka Current Location).
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