JOHN McLAUGHLIN "Devotion" UK DOUGLAS 1ST PRESS 1972

	£		26
	$		34

JOHN McLAUGHLIN "Devotion" UK DOUGLAS 1ST PRESS 1972
Outstanding Audio, NM Matt G/F, 1st Red Douglas Labels
JOHN McLAUGHLIN
"Devotion"

1972, UK DOUGLAS 1st PRESSING
RED DOUGLAS LABELS WITH FIRST PRESS A-1/B-1 MATRIX

HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL MATT, 'Tubepak by Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd.' PRINTED, GATEFOLD SLEEVE AND COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL RED DOUGLAS INNER SLEEVE

SUPERB CONDITION THROUGHOUT - EXCELLENT+


This album is from a pivotal moment in McLaughlin's history.
This was just after he left Miles' group, but before Mahavishnu Orchestra started, and the music captures this moment perfectly. McLaughlin's technique had not progressed to "Mahavishnu" perfection yet, but the music has the in-your-face rock drive of the Mahavishnu Orchestra.
This is arguably one of the finest acid rock albums of all time.
McLaughlin is on fire, using fuzzboxes and phasers, over Larry Young's swirling Hammond B-3, with Billy Rich and Buddy Miles as the rock-solid rhythm section.
If you think that McLaughlin's solo at the end of "Right Off" (from A Tribute to Jack Johnson) is one of the high points of his career, then this is the album for you.




Track Listing:
Side 1: DEVOTION / DRAGON SONG
Side 2: MARBLES / SIREN / DON'T LET THE DRAGON EAT YOUR MOTHER / PURPOSE OF WHEN



Label/Variant: DOUGLAS RECORDINGS CORPORATION
Catalogue Number: S DGL 65075
Mono or Stereo: STEREO
Country of Manufacture: ENGLAND
Original Year of Release: 1972
Matrix Nos: S 65075 A1 / S 65075 B1


Cover Description / Condition: Matt 'Shorewood' Printed, Gatefold Sleeve. Good, clean, square and solid. Crisp and unmarked with very, very little wear. NEAR MINT
Inner Description / Condition: Original Red Douglas company inner sleeve with the letter 'E' printed on both sides. NEAR MINT

Label Condition: Labels clean and bright with light spindle marks. EXCELLENT+

Vinyl Condition:
Visual: Virtually unmarked with a beautiful deep gloss. EXCELLENT+
Audio: Plays beautifully and sounds superb - bright, clean and strong. Very, very little to fault it. Fantastic audio. EXCELLENT+


ALL RECORDS ARE PLAY GRADED AND DESCRIBED AS ACCURATELY AS POSSIBLE USING THE RECORD COLLECTOR'S GUIDE GRADING SYSTEM WITH FULL DISCLOSURE OF ANY FAULTS SO AS TO AVOID ANY DISAPPOINTMENT

AS WITH ALL MY RECORDS THIS HAS A LOW START PRICE AND NO RESERVE
CHECK OUT MY OTHER AUCTIONS FOR MORE RARE AND COLLECTABLE VINYL


POST & PACKING
UK: 1st Class: £3.50 (Special Delivery - Next day, fully insured: £7.00)
EU: Airmail: £4.50 (Insured & Signed For: £8.00)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £7.50 (Insured & Signed For: £11.00)

REDUCED POSTAGE FOR MULTIPLE ITEMS (UK: £1.00, EU & INTERNATIONAL £2.00)
I will combine postage for items purchased within any 10 day period. However, at the end of each 10 day period, all outstanding items will need to be paid for in full and will be posted to you. Any items purchased after payment will be included in the next 10 period. I am continually adding new items which may be of interest to you and it is impractical for me to allow payment to be postponed indefinitely in the expectation that you might wish to bid on future items. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation

UK bidders: PayPal or Cheque
INTERNATIONAL bidders: PayPal ONLY

Insurance: The winner bidder can choose their own posting method and if uninsured is chosen, I can accept no responsibility for any item which is lost or damaged in the post. I can only try to claim up to the standard compensation rate of £30. Therefore if your item is worth more than £30 I strongly recommend you take out the insured/recorded option.


Guarantee: If any winning bidder feels that the description is inaccurate I will offer a complete refund (through Paypal) upon return of the item.

ALL RECORDS ARE PROFESSIONALLY CLEANED BEFORE DISPATCH AND PACKAGED WITH THE VINYL OUTSIDE OF THE SLEEVE TO PREVENT ANY 'KNIFING' DURING TRANSIT.
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, QUALITY MAILER AND STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY

I will email you when payment has been received to let you know when the item will be posted. Please leave feedback upon receipt of the item so that I know you have received it safely. Any problems please email me. Thanks