BLONDE ON BLONDE - REFLECTIONS ... 1st UK Press EMBER Vertigo Swirl EX 1971
  £   48
  $   64

 


£ 48 Sold For
Dec 27, 2020 Sold Date
Dec 20, 2020 Start Date
12   Number Of Bids
  Great Britain Country Of Seller
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Description


BLONDE ON BLONDE


 " REFLECTIONS ON A LIFE "  
                              

1st UK Press 1971  

EMBER

NR 5058


Credits

  • Acoustic Guitar, Lead Guitar, Bass Guitar, Banjo, Vocals – Graham Davies
  • Art Direction – Gerald Fifer
  • Artwork By [Sleeve Concept] – Blonde On Blonde (2)
  • Artwork By [Visual Interpretation] – Edaerd St Maur
  • Lead Guitar, Effects [Electronic] – Gareth Johnson (2)
  • Percussion – Les Hicks*
  • Recorded By [Coordinator] – Pete Cornish
  • Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Harmonica – Dave Thomas*

Notes

Recorded at Rockfield studios, Monmouth
Thanks to all at rockfield, especially, Kingsley for constructive criticism, Ralph for his hyper-relaxed approach, and Kip for fingers (On Mellatron)

Barcode and Other Identifiers

  • Matrix / Runout: LP + 5058 + A
  • Matrix / Runout: LP + 5058 + B

 

This auction is for a rarely seen LP and it is indeed the first time I have ever found a copy. 

*********A MAGNIFICENT EXAMPLE**************


Holy mackerel! I guess some people sure can get caught up in lyrics. I must confess to seldom paying much attention to them, unless I like the song so much I feel the need to treat the family whilst taking my shower. Musically speaking, this is a great rock album, overall not as progressive as their first two, but making up for it with diversity. Present, in a major way, is rural flavoured rock, as well as some softer, acoustic driven cuts, but also there are a couple of much harder and heavier prog tracks, all held together in a semi concept style of presentation. "The Rut" and "Happy Families" are extraordinarily good tracks, while "Sad Song for an Easy Lady" and "No. 2 Decontamination Unit" are very good as well. Overall, the album is inconsistent, but there is enough good mat'l here to justify the price of admission. Fans of this band need not fear this album, as long as you don't listen to the lyrics!

                                 


Vinyl: EX.  This is the proper first press on the rare and very collectible EMBER label. The vinyl is splendid without marks and only two wispy hairlines on side 2 hairlines. Just some light paper retraction traces under a strong light source. The replay is phenomenal and for me definitely beats the cd version. No clicks, skips, jumps etc. No background noise. Unbelievable musicianship and no wonder that this album is so much sought after. The label is textured and in fantastic condition on both sides.

 

 

                         Sleeve: EX. Full rich colours. This gatefold sleeve is in exemplary condition and I doubt it could be bettered.  Lightest of wear to the bottom edge. The spine is fully legible. The inside gatefold is NM. The opening is super crisp!! Just look at the pictures. One tiny corner "micro" bump. Notoriously hard to find album!

Also retains its original photo/lyric inner sleeve in EX condition.

 

 

 

 

                    Please observe all pictures as these are part of the description.

                       

This is a unique investment opportunity!!! Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible so late in the day. But in this great condition ....? Golddust!!

Postage for items over £30 will incur an extra fee for tracking to be added to international postage. This will be at actual Royal Mail rate. Before paying please wait for me to adjust the invoice.

 

 

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This an excellent investment opportunity!!! Any questions please ask me and I will try to answer soon.

 

 


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