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Carpenters ‎– The Singles 1969-1973

USED VINYL

Carpenters ‎– The Singles 1969-1973

$27.98

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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

Title: Carpenters – The Singles 1969-1973

Year/Genre/Sub-Genre/City: 1973, Pop, Soft Rock, Downey

Matrix #: -SP 3601

Condition: VG+ LM

Cultural Facts:

  1. Personal Struggle Karen Carpenter’s long fight with anorexia later reshaped how people heard this catalog, turning its calm surface into something more tragic in hindsight.
  2. Family Ties The Carpenters were a sibling act, with Richard handling much of the arranging and production while Karen’s voice became the emotional center.
  3. Media Narrative This compilation hit at the exact moment they dominated AM radio, helping lock them in as one of the defining mainstream pop acts of the early ’70s.

5.30.23 KG 8/30/2025 CC 4/3/26 LM

What collectors say

4.6 stars on Google (about 60 reviews, as listed publicly in October 2026) · Read Google reviews

  • ★★★★★

    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.

    — Collin, Google, 5 stars (April 2019)
  • ★★★★★

    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).

    — Jeff, Google, 5 stars (December 2024)

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