McCARTNEY\BEATLES\WINGS RAM 1ST PRESS DARK APPLE MINT

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PAUL & LINDA McCARTNEY ''RAM'' ORIGINAL UK 1ST PRESS ORIGINAL (DARK APPLE) VERY RARE IN NEAR MINT CONDITION AWESOME AUDIO CAT NO PAS 10003 MATRIX -1 -1 THE EARLIEST MATRIX AND BECOMING EXTREEMELY COLLECTABLE 1971 ORIGINAL 36 YEARS OLD AND AS NEW!!!!!!

Another awesome sounding album by the ex Beatles member Paul McCartney and in truly superbe condition near mint!!!!!

''RAM'' Is Paul McCartney's second solo album, officially credited to Paul and Linda McCartney, and was released in 1971. The only time one of McCartney's efforts received a co-credit with his wife, it was seen by many as a response to John Lennon's many collaborative projects with wife Yoko Ono.

After the release of the successful debut McCartney, Paul and Linda went on a lengthy holiday and spent much time on their farm in Scotland. It was during this period that Paul, often with Linda's input, composed the songs that would feature on Ram. Deciding to make a change in recording venue, the couple flew to New York City in the fall of 1970 to record their new songs. Denny Seiwell was recruited for drums and Dave Spinozza and Hugh McCracken were tapped for guitar duties. Although it was a collaborative project, Linda's vocal duties were mostly resigned to backing Paul, who sang lead throughout. The sessions were very productive, even birthing future songs like "Dear Friend". They released the debut Wings album Wild Life later in 1971, as well as produced "Get On The Right Thing" and "Little Lamb Dragonfly", both of which would be finished for 1973's Red Rose Speedway.

By early 1971, the project was completed with the non-album "Another Day"/"Oh Woman, Oh Why" single—McCartney's first after The Beatles—which was released that February and became a worldwide Top 5 hit. In May, Ram was unveiled. The album's tone is one of confidence and high spirits, with McCartney clearly in an assured state.

Still smarting from the demise of The Beatles, he included a few subtle jibes directed at his former collaborator, specifically in "Too Many People". The back cover art includes a picture of one beetle riding the back of another beetle and apparently copulating. This was interpreted as a commentary on the state of affairs between the ex-Beatles at that time. "Three Legs" was also seen as being a jibe at the other Beatles. John Lennon also felt that the character who misses what he's lost in "Dear Boy" and the protagonists who sing "we believe that we can't be wrong" in "The Back Seat Of My Car" were directed at himself and Ono. The former song was, in fact, intended as a message to Linda McCartney's ex-husband. Nevertheless, Lennon would respond in kind later in 1971 with the searing "How Do You Sleep?" on his Imagine album.

"The Back Seat Of My Car" was excerpted as a UK single from Ram that August, only reaching #39, but the US release of the ambitious "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" would prove much more successful, giving McCartney his first #1 single after The Beatles.

With hopes riding high for the album, the McCartneys were devastated with critics' cold reactions to "Ram", but they were appeased by its commercial success. The album reached #1 in the UK and #2 in the US, where it spent over five months in the Top 10 and went platinum. But the harsh press reviews were still somewhat shocking to McCartney, and in addressing the criticism, he began contemplating the formation of a new band that summer.

However, Ram's critical standing has risen dramatically since its release and is generally considered to be one of McCartney's most satisfying pop albums.

1. "Too Many People" (Paul McCartney) – 4:10
   • One of three songs, alongside "Dear Boy" and "The Back Seat Of My Car", that John Lennon felt were directed at him
2. "3 Legs" (Paul McCartney) – 2:48
3. "Ram On" (Paul McCartney) – 2:28
4. "Dear Boy" – 2:13
5. "Uncle Albert/Admiral Halsey" – 4:55
   • One of McCartney's uncles was named Albert
6. "Smile Away" (Paul McCartney) – 3:53
7. "Heart Of The Country" – 2:22
8. "Monkberry Moon Delight" – 5:22
9. "Eat at Home" – 3:20
10. "Long Haired Lady" – 6:05
11. "Ram On" (Paul McCartney) – 0:55
    • Features an impromptu early rendition of "Big Barn Bed" - later recorded for Red Rose Speedway - in its fadeout
12. "Back Seat of My Car" (Paul McCartney) – 4:28

The Matrix

side 1. YEX 837-1 side 2. YEX 838-1

The Mother Stampers

side 1. ''1'' ''PP'' side 2. ''3'' ''PG''

The Vinyl

On visual inspection this is of the original heavier and thicker vinyl and more robust than later pressings. The vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable. This  looks like new still retaining its original glossy sheen from new. In strong light very (very) few surface marks (no) scratches can be seen caused by the vinyl been slid in and out of its sleeve only. The audio is superbe cristal clear and vibrant. There were no clicks pops or any jumps truly awesome and very rare for a 1st pressing.!!!!! (NO) Signs of groovware at all This audio is graded at the top!!

The labels

This features the original Dark apple logo (only 1st pressings) later were lighter apple. These are excellent with very little spidering and little if (no) spindle ware!!!!! This vinyl has hardly been played at all!!!!

The cover

The original laminated gatefold cover is superbe! with (no) splits or tares (no) major if none, storage ware to speak of The spine is near perfect the writing can clearly be seen!!!  A truly superbe example!!!!!!You will find it hard to find better!!!

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This album has been stored in a clear protective cover which will be dispatched with the album.

I have taken time to take a few photos to show every aspect of this superbe album and have been as honest as i can in describing this album and have played this through track by track!!!!!

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