IAN MATTHEWS If You Saw Thro' My Eyes 1971 UK 1st VERTIGO SWIRL MINT-
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Apr 19, 2013
Sold Date
Apr 9, 2013
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£ 24
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IAN MATTHEWS If You Saw Thro' My Eyes 1971 UK 1st VERTIGO SWIRL MINT-
BARELY PLAYED - IMMACULATE HEAVYWEIGHT VINYL
IAN MATTHEWSIf You Saw Thro' My Eyes
UK VERTIGO (6360 034) FIRST PRESSING (May 1971) OF IAN MATTHEWS' DEBUT SOLO LP "If You Saw Thro' My Eyes"
BEAUTIFUL CONDITION - SEEN ONLY A COUPLE OF SPINS
PRESSED ON MID/HEAVYWEIGHT VINYL (152g) WITH THE FIRST VERTIGO SWIRL LABELS
MATRICES: 6360034 1Y//1 11 3 / 6360034 2Y//1 11 2
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FULLY TEXTURED GATEFOLD SLEEVE WITH INTERNALLY PRINTED LYRICS
THIS COPY IS ABSENT THE ORIGINAL VERTIGO INNER SLEEVE SO A NEW INNER WITH A NAGAOKA ANTI-STATIC LINER IS PROVIDED
In late 1970, shortly after his band Matthews Southern Comfort hit number one in Great Britain with its version of Joni Mitchell's "Woodstock," Ian Matthews decided that he needed more creative freedom and left for a solo career.
The subsequent album, If You Saw Thro' My Eyes, his fourth and best release since leaving Fairport Convention in 1969, was recorded and released within the next few months.
It also reunited him with former Fairport bandmates Sandy Denny, who had left the band in late 1969, and Richard Thompson, who would depart by the time of this album's release.
Both would bring their distinctive personalities to the proceedings without ever overwhelming Matthews' own vision.
As a bandleader and songwriter, Matthews' growth is quite evident here, guiding a stellar cast through seven excellent new originals and three well-chosen covers (also included is the a cappella "Hinge" and its instrumental reprise).
Throughout, Matthews' sweet yet evocative tenor is perfect for the material, which succeeds in its blend of British and American folk, rock, and pop.
Furthermore, he once again shows a keen eye for the work of others, while also proving his prowess as a first-rate interpretive singer.
A pair of songs written by the late folksinger Richard Farina -- "Reno, Nevada" (resurrected from Ian's days with Fairport) and "Morgan the Pirate" -- are given fresh, inspired readings, highlighted by Thompson, Tim Renwick, and Andy Roberts' superb guitar interplay, providing a real folk-rock edge.
But it's the beautiful, prayerlike title track that is the record's crowning moment. Joined simply by Denny's piano and breathtaking second vocal, along with a tasteful backwards guitar interlude by Renwick, Matthews' quiet plea for guidance is as moving and personal a song as he's ever recorded.
A number of other highlights, such as "Hearts," "Southern Wind," "It Came Without Warning," and "You Couldn't Lose," make If You Saw Thro' My Eyes one of the best efforts by a Fairport alumnus.
Side 1:
Desert Inn (3:30)
Hearts (3:12)
Never Ending (2:48)
Reno Nevada (4:47)
Little Known (2:55)
Hinge (1:20)
Side 2:
Hinge (1:10)
Southern Wind (2:10)
It Came Without Warning (4:01)
You Couldn't Lose (2:37)
Morgan The Pirate (6:46)
Thro' My Eyes (2:34)
LABELS: NEAR MINT
Clean, fresh and unmarked labels - just a couple of light spindle traces - this copy has clearly seen very little use
VINYL Visual: MINT-
Both surfaces are clean, unmarked and shine like-new
VINYL Audio: MINT- / NEAR MINT
Superb copy - barely played and my play-check at loud volume found practically noting to fault - just a couple of light background ticks on "Southern Wind " (very minor and non-intrusive) otherwise, plays beautifully throughout with a deep, rich, warm and exceptionally clean sound - gorgeous LP
SLEEVE: VERY GOOD+
The textured sleeve has rubbing to the edges and spine (though the spine text is mostly clear) and there is sticker removal damage to the top right corner. The inside however, is immaculate
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UK: 1st Class: £4.50 (recorded delivery)
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INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £17.00 (International Signed For delivery)
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