ST AIDAN'S CATHOLIC CHURCH, THE FOLK CHOIR, RARE ORIG 1974 UK PRIVATE PRESS LP

St Aidan's Catholic Church, Coulsdon – The Folk Choir (12” LP)
From the insert notes: "A dozen or so youngsters, a curate with some skill with a guitar and a keen interest in introducing a new form of music to the Mass: this was the origin of the current Folk Choir of St. Aidan's. The group, formed in 1967, was led by Jane Rees, who played the guitar and rapidly built the experiment into an established choir, providing an addition to the existing liturgy. It was not long before the group was joined by the young and talented Stephen Church, whose high standard of guitar playing was matched by a considerable ability to compose both words and music to create not only a new Mass but also a wide range of songs or hymns to broaden the repertoire of the relatively traditional folk range of the Choir. Stephen took over the leadership and, as the membership increased, it included several people who - like himself - were not Catholics but were all united in their youthful zeal for a contemporary from of Christian worship which ultimately evolved into a regular Family Folk Mass. In 1971, Stephan handed back the leadership to Jane. At this time, Jane was recruiting the nucleus of what was to be the second generation. By 1973, a great deal of new material had been contributed by various members, and the choir had an extensive original range which provided many opportunities for it to sing not only at other churches of a various denominations, but also in aid of several charities on numerous occasions and in a wide variety of locations in the South of England. When, in turn, Jane retired from the leadership in February 1973, she handed over to Dave Carroll. Dave is the leader of what is by now the second generation Choir, all the original members having retired; most of them, however, still attend the Folk Mass every Sunday."
Side One: Lord Have Mercy; In The Bleak Mid Winter; No Room At The Inn; Faith Is Hard; Don't Leave Your Love Behind; The Invisible Man.
Side Two: I've Lost My Way; Long Road; It's Better That I Go; Song For The Sun; Roll That Stone Away; The Bakerwoman; Lord Of The Dance; Lamb Of God.
The album is a Private Press, TMC LP 008. Matrix side one: TMC   LP 008 A (written). Matrix side two: TMC   LP 008 B (written).
Released in 1974. UK Pressing. Stereo
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Condition: (as Record Collector’s grading system)
Vinyl side 1: excellent  (has the odd very light superficial mark that does not affect the audio in any way, plays excellent with no jumps, sticks or clicks and minimal crackle). 
Vinyl side 2: excellent  (has the odd very light superficial mark that does not affect the audio in any way, plays excellent with no jumps, sticks or clicks and minimal crackle). 
Cover (fully laminated):  very good (has a few indent marks / scrapes, light aging / discolouring on back).

Comes with the original 4-page insert in excellent condition - has a few light marks!
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