Pink Floyd ANIMALS LP EMI Records SHVL 815 First Issue A2U/B2U 1977
£
150
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199
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Pink Floyd ANIMALS Vinyl LP SHVL 815 A2U/B2U First Issue 1977
Loosely based on George Orwell's political fable Animal Farm, the album's lyrics describe various classes in society as different kinds of animals: the predatory dogs, the despotic ruthless pigs, and the "mindless and unquestioning herd" of sheep. Whereas the novella focuses on Stalinism, the album is a critique of capitalism and differs again in that the sheep eventually rise up to overpower the dogs.
The album was developed from a collection of unrelated songs into a concept which, in the words of author Glenn Povey, "described the apparent social and moral decay of society, likening the human condition to that of mere animals"
I have graded the vinyl Excellent as I can see hardly a mark or blemish. However, I can hear light crackle in quiet moments and this is a definite flaw, so I have reduced the sale price accordingly. Also I know that if I follow the lyrics there are times when the band cut out a word or two. I can hear this if I play another version on youtube. But in this version, the first issue in 1977, in the first line of sheep I am unable to hear 'your time' in that first line. This one I'm not sure about as I have only been able to play upscale later versions re-mastered, which are more clear. I'm comforted that I offer returns if there should be a problem - I want you to have enjoyable listening and I know this album is expensive. Just to say I have reduced the price from £250 to £150 because of uncertainty about those two words that could be missing in the first line of Sheep.
I have graded the sleeve Very Good Plus, just those signs of light wear and use, but it seems to sit between the two grades, too good for VG+ and not quite Excellent. Hopefully you can see from the photographs that it is in a good condition still.
Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 - Runout side A, stamped): SHVL 815 A-2U
- Matrix / Runout (Variant 6 - Runout side B, stamped): SHVL 815 B-2U
Recorded at Britannia Row Studios, London. ℗ 1977 Pink Floyd Music Ltd. Made and printed in Great Britain
2nd cat # found on back cover.
Track durations are not listed on the release.
First issue. No bar code on the cover.
Black cardboard inner sleeve with lyrics. In the lower right corner is the catalog number: "SHVL 815(I)"
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