Glass Houses is the seventh studio album by Billy Joel, released in 1980 on CBS Records. The album marked a deliberate stylistic shift toward a leaner, harder rock sound, reflecting the influence of late‑1970s new wave and punk while retaining Joel’s melodic songwriting strengths.

It became one of Joel’s most commercially successful albums, spending six weeks at number one on the US Billboard 200 and solidifying his status as a global superstar. The record balances aggressive rock tracks with introspective ballads, showcasing Joel’s versatility as both a rocker and a storyteller.

Key tracks include You May Be Right, It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me, Don’t Ask Me Why, Sometimes a Fantasy, All for Leyna, and Sleeping with the Television On. It’s Still Rock and Roll to Me became Joel’s first US number‑one single.

This copy is a UK original pressing, identifiable by:

• CBS orange to yellow gradient label

• Catalogue number S CBS 86108

• Stereo, 33⅓ RPM

• ℗ 1980 CBS Inc.

• Made in England

• Produced by Phil Ramone

• Family Productions logo on label

The iconic cover photograph, showing Joel mid‑stride in front of a modern glass building, visually reinforces the album’s harder, contemporary edge.

Format: 12” LP

Label: CBS Records

Catalogue No.: S CBS 86108

Country: UK

Year: 1980

Condition: VG+ / VG+