"MELODY" LOVE GAINSBOURG Birkin 1971 SENSUAL & DEPRAVED MASTERPIECE CONCEPTUAL
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109
$ 109
Sold For
Mar 10, 2024
Sold Date
Mar 3, 2024
Start Date
17
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USA
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- Gatefold Laminated 1975 second press
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..|/\|...............................................|/\|.. - Serge GAINSBOURG
- History of MELODY NELSON
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- "Made In France" - black & white PHILIPS 6305 271 stereo
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- MINTY CLEAN TOP COPY
- Sometimes it feels good to be a little bad.
- sensually smoky and delightfully depraved
- A masterful recording by the legendary Serge GAINSBOURG first released in 1971 - this is the 1975 masters press second print in lavish gatefold cover ...an album unlike anyone before or since.
- Gainsbourg was considered the French embodiment of ELVIS in the sixties with his deep & rich baritone voice. Not unlike DAVID BOWIE, Gainsbourg reinvented himself in the late 60's rock scene, gathering renown bassist Herbie Flowers & guitarist Alan Parker ...directing his masterpiece theater conceptual "History Of Melody Nelson" was/is loosely based on the love affair with singer and actress Jane Birkin, years beyond Gainsbourg's senior.
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The "History Of Melody Nelson" is drenched in a sense of unbridled lust from the very moment the record begins ...with Herbie Flowers’ seedy, rambling and entrancing bass lines... Flowers notably played bass on Lou Reed’s legendary "Transformer" LP: remember “Walk On The Wild Side”, as well as on David Bowie’s “Space Oddity” and "Diamond Dogs" Lp.
A genius in his own right, Flowers perfectly enhances the sleazy-but-suave sounds of Gainsbourg’s introspective growl.
The epic "Melody Nelson" album is mysterious, sinister, debaucherous and at times, even heartfelt effortlessly communicated in the music itself, and led by Gainsbourg's captivating vocals.
- We’re talking about a man who once tricked female singer "France Gall" into sweetly singing about blowjobs on “Les Sucettes.” Unaware of the double meaning, she innocently thought the song was about lollipops.
"History Of Melody" remains a record worthy exploring largely because of namely the dark and rarely visited corners of the mind, and one cannot help but derive a hint of grim, even animalistic pleasure and satisfaction from the intimate and seedy meanderings of Gainsbourg’s voice or Flowers’ bass.
As noted above, depicted on the album’s cover and featured on the record itself, "Melody" is played & performed by the stunning and significantly younger Jane Birkin - best known for her relationship with Gainsbourg.
With "Melody" soon seduced by the suave cigarette-smoking monsieur, their unholy relationship is subsequently consummated in the kind of decadent yet decaying hotel one might expect.
Serge Gainsbourg was the ultimate provocateur, a masterful artist, creating this true original unlike anyone before or since.
So close the blinds, light a candle or two, down a bourbon, pour another and check out the twisted brilliance of "History Of Melody Nelson."
Overall, the listener may or maybe not be disturbed, yet in all probability will not be disappointed.
"Ballade de Melody Nelson" 2:00
"Valse de Melody" 1:31
"Ah ! Melody" 1:47
"L'hôtel particulier" 4:05
"En Melody" 3:25
"Cargo culte" 7:37
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CONDITION: - The cover: rated: M- fabulous laminated gatefold, in glowing perfection!! Near impossible to find this clean, having 4 sharp corners, full colors, museum quality and mind you not likely to be found easily !
- There are NO delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing
- there are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ...
- The vinyl: Rated: M- super-clean ... enjoyable and both Philips labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, plays clean
EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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