Barbra Streisand - Barbra Streisand...and Other Musical Instruments - 1973 - Columbia Records - World/Pop - Vinyl LP - Used

Released in 1973 as a companion to her fifth network television special, this unique studio album finds Barbra Streisand exploring an incredibly diverse range of global sounds and unconventional arrangements. The record is famously experimental, featuring over 150 musicians and a startling array of instruments that range from traditional sitars and Japanese koto to household appliances like sewing machines and orange juice squeezers. It serves as a creative tour de force where classic Streisand hits like People and Don't Rain on My Parade are reimagined through the lens of Turkish-Armenian and American Indian musical traditions, all while being woven into a grand fourteen-minute framework centered around the George Gershwin standard I Got Rhythm.

This Columbia Records pressing, catalog number KC 32655, is a fascinating piece of music history that showcases Barbra at her most adventurous and avant-garde. While the album features high-fidelity 32-track recording—a technical milestone for its time—it remains a playful and eccentric journey through various cultures and soundscapes. Potential buyers will appreciate the gatefold jacket which details the extensive list of exotic instruments used in the production, making it a standout addition for collectors of 1970s pop, world music, or Streisand’s extensive discography.

♼ - By purchasing this album, you’re helping to keep music out of the landfills and onto the turntables. Music deserves to be played, not discarded. I greatly appreciate you helping me keep the analog spirit alive.

♡ - Because this is a pre-loved item, you may notice minor wear. I personally think that adds to the charm and nostalgia.