Today marks the 50th anniversary of Tom Waits‘ landmark debut album, Closing Time, which was first released on 6 March 1973 on Asylum Records.
The album features the distinctly lyrical storytelling and blending of jazz, blues and folk styles that would come to be associated with the great singer-songwriter, and includes the songs Ol’ ’55 and I Hope That I Don’t Fall in Love with You.
To commemorate the anniversary, a Limited 50th Anniversary Edition Vinyl will be available in both Black and Clear versions as a Double 180g LP Pressing in a Deluxe Gatefold Jacket, cut at 45 RPM with Half Speed Mastering at London’s Abbey Road Studios.
The gatefold jacket was also specially created with thicker board and black poly-lined inner sleeves.
