MANFRED MANN'S EARTH BAND ?– SOLAR FIRE

LABEL:BRONZE RECORDS  ?– ILPS 9265

FORMAT:VINYL, LP, ALBUM, GATEFOLD 

COUNTRY:UK

RELEASED:30 NOV 1973

GENRE:ROCK

STYLE:SYMPHONIC ROCK, PROG ROCK, CLASSIC ROCK

Tracklist

A1

Father Of Day, Father Of Night

Written-By – Bob Dylan

9:57

A2

In The Beginning, Darkness

Written-By – Slade*, Mann*, Rogers*

5:25

A3

Pluto The Dog

Written-By – Slade*, Pattenden*, Mann*, Rogers*

2:50

B1

Solar Fire

Written-By – Slade*, Rogers*

5:18

B2

Saturn, Lord Of The Ring / Mercury, The Winged Messenger

Written-By – Mann*, Rogers*

6:36

B3

Earth: The Circle Part Two

Written-By – Mann*

3:52

B4

Earth: The Circle Part One

Written-By – Mann*

3:16

Notes

From cover (rear): 
Recorded at the Workhouse, Old Kent Road, London, 1973. 
Special thanks to John Pantry for his invaluable contributions. 
Management H.M.M. 490 Old Kent Road, London SE1 
Manufactured & distributed for Island Records Ltd. 

From inner gatefold: 
Solar: Concerned with, determined by the sun 
Fire: Active principle operative in combustion. 
The Concise Oxford Dictionary 

From Centre labels: 
Manfred Mann's Earthband [Variant of artist's name] 
? 1973 Bronze Records Ltd. 
Manufactured and distributed by [Island 'i' logo appears] Island Records Limited 
[Side A:] Published by B. Feldman & Co Ltd 
[Side B:] Published by B. Feldman & Co Ltd, except ?Big Ben Music Ltd [Note: Index sign '?' refers to Track A1] 

Other info: 
Track titles given as on cover. 
Inconsistency: The cover lists 'Manfred Mann and Earthband' as the producer, the label only 'Manfred Mann'.

Barcode and Other Identifiers

·                                 Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): ILPS.9265-A3

·                                 Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): ILPS.9265-B2

VINYL IN EXCELLENT CONDITION

Some light minor surface marks/nothing serious or any deep scratches - nice clean condition

Record labels are in superb condition  - i.e they are clean and the print is clearly visible.  -  

No writing on the record label

No sticky residue or discoloration.

Except for light trace of spidermarks & light spindle wear.

SLEEVE & INNER SLEEVE IN VG+/EXCELLENT CONDITION

The sleeve has general storage wear from rubbing & handling etc  i.e the sleeve has some light creases & wear on/near the edges especially on the spine

some discoloration through record ring wear  on rear

No splits or tears.

Inside of gatefold is in nice condition.

Sleeve inner has some number written,  light minor record ring wear, plus light staining- but no splits or tears.

Sleeve has been nicely cared for. 

despite the wear on the spine, the text is clearly legible.

Sleeve has been nicely cared for. Nice clean condition - no stains, loss of artwork or discolorisation

Sleeve has lasted very well - In nice condition for its age.

PLEASE SEE BELOW EXPLANATION OF GRADINGS

COMBINED POSTAGE DISCOUNT RATES AVAILABLE FOR MORE THAN ONE ITEM.

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NUMBER OF LPs/12" VINYL RECORDS

REGION

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

UP to 2 KGS

8*

9

10

UK(2ND CLASS)

£3.50 (1-7 12 inch/LP Records, Doubles count as TWO)

=2Kg+

please enquire about rates

EUROPE & RUSSIA

£7

£9

£11

£12

£14

£15.50

£17

USA/CANADA/

ASIA

£9

£12

£15

£17

£18

£20.50

£23

AUSTRALASIA/REST OF WORLD

£9.50

£13

£15.50

£18

£19

£21.50

£24

IMPORTANT NOTE

The above table is meant as a general guide for combined discount shipping, as some LPs (with heavy duty/gatefold sleeves + extras) weigh considerable more than others, which may mean that the total weight of the package will be more than the expected calculation and therefore will require an adjustment to the total P&P cost

Postage rates includes insurance up to £20 UK/EUR/ROW, but no tracking

If the total order is significantly above this amount, I will have to ask the buyer for pay an additional amount  for Tracking/Signed For

UK

Recorded Delivery  (£21 to £50 in value) -   £1.25  

Special Delivery (£51+ in value)   - £5 (Single 12" LP) /£6.50 (Double 12"/LP)

            - £9 (3 to 5/6 LPs)

OVERSEAS

International Signed for (significant amount above £20 and up to £50) - additional £5

International Signed for (significant amount above £50, subject to judgement call/general agreement)  - additional £8

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UK: PAYPAL, CHEQUE, POSTAL ORDER

GRADINGS ARE BASED ON RECORD COLLECTOR

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

I DO NOT SELL ANY VINYL GRADED LESS THAN VG, UNLESS IT IS ANYTHING THAT IS VERY RARE OR SPECIAL.