Joel's breakthrough of sharp, cinematic pop-rock, home to 'Scenes from an Italian Restaurant'. Polished and beloved. His defining record. Released in 1977, it's an early landmark for Billy Joel.
On vinyl: Vintage copies and modern reissues both circulate — worth comparing condition and remaster notes before you buy.
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More from Billy Joel — where to go next
If you have The Stranger, these are the Billy Joel records worth reaching for next.
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The Stranger1977 · you're viewing this oneStart here
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52nd Street1978 · RockClassic
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