Vinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover looks great; a few creases near edges; light-scuffing (front/back); a few surface impressions on back. Inner-sleeve is (original) generic white. Spine is easy-to-read with mild wear. Minor shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. Columbia House Pressing. Misprint: Michael "Bilotin" on back misspelled, Michael Bolton appears on label. (Not a cut-out.)
Branigan 2 performed even better on the charts than Laura Branigan's first album in the U.S. In addition to establishing Branigan as more than a one-hit wonder after the major success of Gloria, this album's two big hits began the careers for two then-unknowns who themselves became industry legends. Solitaire (#7 Hot 100) was the first major hit for lyric writer Diane Warren, who co-wrote many of Branigan's early songs. The second single from Branigan 2 was the ballad How Am I Supposed to Live Without You (#12 Hot 100, #1 A/C), was the first major hit for its co-writer, Michael Bolton. He later wrote three more songs for Branigan. Branigan 2 also includes the ballad Find Me, uptempo tracks I'm Not The Only One and Don't Show Your Love, and a cover of The Who's Squeeze Box. The album was certified Gold in the US.