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Carpenters' The Singles 1969-1973 is a Japan-exclusive SHM-SACD reissue compilation released on August 24, 2016 by A&M Records (UIGY-15001) as part of the SA-CD SHM Regular Series. This 1 SACD edition features 12 classic tracks including "We've Only Just Begun, " "Top Of The World, " "Ticket To Ride, " "Superstar, " "Rainy Days And Mondays, " "Goodbye To Love, " "Yesterday Once More, " "It's Going To Take Some Time, " "Sing, " "For All We Know, " "Hurting Each Other, " and "(They Long To Be) Close To You." Remastered at Bernie Grundman Mastering by Bernie Grundman and Richard Carpenter in February 2014, the collection showcases The Carpenters' signature pop rock and easy listening sound, with production by Jack Daugherty, Karen Carpenter, and Richard Carpenter, and performances from notable musicians including Joe Osborn, Hal Blaine, Tony Peluso, Buddy Emmons, Bob Messenger, and Karen and Richard Carpenter on vocals. Manufactured in Japan, this audiophile SHM-SACD release offers a high-quality remastered presentation of the duo's most beloved early hits.