Dr Strangely Strange 'Heavy Petting' Original UK Vertigo - Brilliant Album
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On offer here from my rare record collection is:
DR STRANGELY STRANGE
HEAVY PETTING LP
UK VERTIGO 1ST PRESSING
1Y//1 2Y//1 MATRICES
CATALOGUE NUMBER 6360 009
FOLD OUT SLEEVE
Heavy Petting' is the second album by Dr.Strangely Strange, the experimental Irish folk group beloved of the late broadcaster John Peel. Although a short-lived outfit, the good Doctor has been favourably compared to The Incredible String Band and their work has achieved cult status among record collectors.
Formed in Dublin in 1967, the original group comprised Tim Booth (vocals, guitar), Ivan Pawle (bass and keyboards) and singer Tim Goulding. They augmented the line up with guest musicians for this album, including 16-year-old Gary Moore, later to achieve fame with Thin Lizzy. Gary's fluent guitar provides some of the best moments on this diverse and entertaining set of original songs, beefed up by drummer Dave Mattacks.
Joe Boyd, the young American based in London, produced `Heavy Petting', which was first released on the Vertigo label in 1970. The album has eleven tracks, including such quirky songs, such as `Ballad Of Wasps', `Summer Breeze', and `I Gave My Love An Apple'. There are hymns and laments, country jigs and boogie riffs - all played with lively enthusiasm and innocent charm. `Kilmanoyadd Stomp' has Ivan Pawle playing harmonium, while Goulding plays the recorder, which adds to the traditional flavour.
In grading the album, I can say that the vinyl/wax on both sides is in superb condition!!!! It has been protected by my Father since its purchase ON THE DAY OF RELEASE. THE WHOLE RECORD SHINES LIKE NEW!!!! ITS AS SIMPLE AS THAT!!!! THE WHOLE RECORD STILL RETAINS ITS ORIGINAL 'JUST PRESSED' LOOK!!!! THIS RECORD HAS BARELY BEEN PLAYED AT ALL!!!! The record labels are in top condition with NO writing, NO wear, and just a few spindle marks showing that this record has hardly been played!!!!
It is also great to find that the record plays as STUNNINGLY as the visual!!!! The record ITSELF must grade as MINT !!!!
Released in a complicated gimmix cover with two die-cut flaps folded over the main sleeve on a ''swirl'' Vertigo label.
The sleeve is in excellent condition.
Although I believe my description speaks louder than any photos can, please ask if you want to see more photos and I will send them to you.
OVERALL THIS IS A TOP GRADED RARE ALBUM AND COMES WITH A NO QUIBBLE MONEY BACK GUARANTEE!!!!
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