The City – Now That Everything’s Been Said

The City – Now That Everything’s Been Said (Ode Records, Sealed Original Pressing)

Format: Vinyl, LP, Stereo
Label: Ode Records – Z12 44012
Condition: Factory Sealed – Mint (unopened)

A rare and essential piece of late-'60s soft rock, Now That Everything’s Been Said is the sole album by The City, the short-lived but powerful trio featuring Carole King, Danny Kortchmar, and Charles Larkey. This project marked Carole King’s first major step from behind-the-scenes songwriting legend to center-stage performer—just before her breakout success with Tapestry.

Produced by Lou Adler and originally released in 1968 on Ode Records, this original pressing is still sealed, making it an extraordinary find for collectors.

🌿 Notable Tracks:

• Snow Queen

• I Wasn't Born to Follow (later recorded by The Byrds)

• Hi-De-Ho (That Old Sweet Roll) (popularized by Blood, Sweat & Tears)

• Why Are You Leaving

• Now That Everything’s Been Said

🎼 Why It Matters:

• Carole King’s earliest studio vocals, with future Tapestry bandmates

• Rich in Laurel Canyon-era harmonies and introspective songwriting

• Original 1968 pressing with the Ode “circle logo” and textured matte cover

• Factory sealed – incredibly rare in this condition

🧾 Condition Notes:

• Cover: Mint – sealed in original shrink, rich photo clarity, cut corner

• Vinyl: Presumed Mint – untouched and unplayed

📦 Ships fast, safe, and secure. Sealed vintage copies of this album are extremely scarce. A true gem for fans of Carole King, collectors of late-’60s California rock, and crate diggers alike.