CARAVAN GIRLS WHO GROW PLUMP 1ST UK PRESSS DERAM MiNt

	£		58
	$		77

CARAVAN ''FOR GIRLS WHO GROW PLUMP IN THE NIGHT''! ORIGINAL UK PRESSING ON THE RED DERAM LABELS CAT NO SDL-R 12  MATRIX ENDINGS -3U -3U LOOK ''1'' TO ''1'' MOTHER STAMPERS! NEAR MINT VINYL PLAYING SURFACE AND PERFECT AUDIO ON MY SYSTEMS THROUGHOUT!!

Here is another from my personal collection! Stored in a case for at least 25 years with the vinyl seperated from the sleeve and cover, the way that i have always stored my records! The audio plays through on my systems almost as good as it gets in my opinion and will be very hard to surpass in any format! Absolutely awesome seperation on all frequencies! fROM MY PERSONAL EXPERIANCE THE EARLIEST STAMPERS PRESSED FROM THE EARLIEST MATRIX MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE LOOK ''1'' to ''1'' MOTHER STAMPERS FOR THE BEST AUDIO EXPERIANCE POSSIBLE! (NO) CLICKS OR POPS.. PLAYS NEAR MINT!!

For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night is the 1973 album released by Caravan!!

Caravan are an English band from the Canterbury area, Kent in England, founded by former Wilde Flowers members David Sinclair, Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings and Richard Coughlan. Caravan rose to success over a period of several years from 1968 onwards into the 1970s as part of the Canterbury scene, blending psychedelic rock and jazz to create a distinctive sound like their contemporaries Soft Machine. Caravan still remains active as a live band in the 21st century!

Following the dissolution of their former band, Wilde Flowers, David Sinclair, Richard Sinclair, Pye Hastings and Richard Coughlan formed Caravan in 1968. The band became the first British act to sign for American record label, Verve, who subsequently released the band's debut LP, Caravan, later the same year. After this Verve closed their rock and pop division, causing Caravan to move to Decca Records for the release of If I Could Do It All Over Again, I'd Do It All Over You in 1970, from which the title track gained the band an appearance on Top Of The Pops, and then Deram (Decca's progressive subsidiary) for 1971's In the Land of Grey and Pink. After the third album's release David Sinclair chose to leave the group, to be replaced by Steve Miller. The change in keyboardist caused a change in musical direction, and the band's next album, Waterloo Lily, was distinctly more jazz influenced than earlier work. This caused some unrest for followers of the group and the band disintegrated soon after Waterloo Lily's release, leaving just Hastings and Coughlan. The duo recruited viola player Geoffrey Richardson, bassist Stu Evans and keyboardist Derek Austin and toured extensively. This line-up did not make any recordings before Evans was replaced by John Perry and Dave Sinclair rejoined the group in 1973. The resulting album For Girls Who Grow Plump in the Night was well-received critically. Perry left soon afterwards and was replaced by Mike Wedgwood!!!.!

Track listing!

1."Memory Lain, Hugh / Headloss" (Pye Hastings) - 9:14

2."Hoedown" (Hastings) - 3:18

3."Surprise, Surprise" (Hastings) - 4:06

4."C'thulu Thulu" (Hastings) - 6:12

5."The Dog, the Dog, He's at It Again" (Hastings) - 5:56

6."Be Alright / Chance of a Lifetime" (Hastings) - 6:33

7."L' Auberge du Sanglier (Hastings) / A Hunting We Shall Go (Hastings) / Pengola (John G.Perry) / Backwards" (Mike Ratledge) - 10:03

The Matrix

Side 1 ''ZAL-12552.-3U''

Side 2 ''ZAL-12552-3U''

The Mother Stampers

Side 1 ''1'' ''H'' (LOOK ''1'' TO ''1'' MOTHER STAMPERS VERY VERY EARLY)

Side 2 ''1'' ''H'' (LOOK ''1'' TO ''1'' MOTHER STAMPERS VERY VERY EARLY)

The Vinyl

This is the original thick and heavy chunky slab type of vinyl only found on the earliest pressings like this! On initial inspection the vinyl gleems like new and i can barely see a blemish at all!! I can't see any needle or audio sounding marks at all unbeleivable to find like this! Any marks that could possibly be seen would be light whyspy non audio sounding sleeve removal only!! The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable and is free of any warping! It is quite obvious to me that this vinyl has barely ever been played at all!

The Audio quality!

I have played this through track for track at very loud volume as usual on a top system! The audio is as good as it gets in my opinion absolutely cristal clear and vibrant throughout with (no) signs of any grooveware or that this has been overplayed at all! Trully stunning top top audio! Real deep rich bassey feel and amaizing seperation!! There are (no) clicks or pops and i heard (no) crackle even inm between tracks very rare like this indeed! This played near perfect indeed on my systems as goog as it gets in my opinion and the earliest 1st UK pressing very sought after!!!Even the quiet tracks on this album played near perfect unbeleivable like this!!!

Points to note! This album has been stored in a case laying dormant for at least 25 years! A build up of dirt and dust causes static, a constant clean befor each play is recomended! Thias will reduce static and enhance the audio quality!

Please note! I always add this didclaimer! I have given my honest opinion when describing the audio as i heard it and found that this played as new in my opinion and on my systems! Please allow for the odd light static, Please remember this is a genuine 38 year old vinyl that would have been originally played on a 38 year old system!  My personal opinion is that this plays near perfect throughout! I would class myself as highly critical please look at my completed listings of records that i have sold of this calaber and you will see that i normally get it right!!

The labels

These are the original (Decca) Deram labels in superbe conditon (see photos) Just minimal spidering can be seen angled to the light only, There is little if no spindleware the hole is perfectly round!

The Record Sleeve

This is the original DECCA serpier sleeve in perfect as new condition (no) splits or tares!

The Cover

This is the original  laminated front only gatefold  (Made in England) cover! in at least excellent  condition absolutely superbe! With just bare minimal creases worth to mention very minimal storageware\creases (Please note! This hasw super glossy appearance and is strong and straight There are no splits or tares and all writing can be seen clearly at the spine! Very very rare to find like this! no nasty names written !Must be at least excellent!!  

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HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality as i hear it. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 1000 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions regarding this item or any other items that I have listed!

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SHIPPING TO EUROPE IS 7.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

POSTAGE WITHIN ENGLAND IS 3.90 SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY

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All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement (It is my prime interest to make sure that the items arrive in the same condition that they left me!!!!

I offer a postage discount for multiple purchases!!!,, but i do insist that the buyer pay for the items as they are won! I can not any longer allow winning bidders to run up a large bill and then not pay! I do not have a problem with holding the goods to be despatched untill they are ready (at the buyers request), for multiple items purchased!!!!!

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