T2 It'll All Work Out In Boomland UK LP First Press Rare Prog Classic EX+

	£		252
	$		334

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T2 – It’ll All Work Out In Boomland was issued in the UK in 1970 on Decca SKL 5050. This is the very first  pressing without the band name, T2, printed on the labels. Matrix numbers are: ZAL-9702.P – 4W / ZAL-9703.P-2W.

T2 evolved from an earlier band, Please, which also included Bernard Jinks. When that band broke up in 1969, Dunton joined Gun alongside Adrian Gurvitz whilst Jinks became a member of Bulldog Breed.

T2 was formed when Dunton reunited with bassist Jinks, and late period Bulldog Breed guitarist, Keith Cross. The trio played a form of psychedelic or proto-prog rock, which was similar in content to that played by the earlier bands its members had been in. T2 were managed by John Morphew, who had previously managed Bulldog Breed, he financed the formation and successfully signed them to Decca for the then enormous sum of £10,000 in advance royalties and steered their path to what should have been a successful career. However, internal strife caused Morphew to give up on the band and leave them to their own devices.

After recording It'll All Work Out in Boomland, the trio played a series of successful dates and returned to the studio to begin work on their follow-up. In 1972, while recording material for their second album, T2 disbanded due to internal conflict.

It’ll All Work Out In Boomland has come to be recognised as one of the finest albums of the prog era, featuring the sublime tracks J.L.T. and No More White Horses.

Tracks:

Side 1

     1.   In Circles
     2.   J.L.T.
     3.   No More White Horses

Side 2

1.   Morning

Musicians:

Keith Cross: Guitars, Keyboards, Harmony Vocals

Peter Dunton: Drums, Lead Vocals

Bernard Jinks: Bass Guitar, Harmony Vocals

Produced by T2 and Peter Johnson

The single front laminated sleeve is in Excellent condition overall. The front of the sleeve is really nice with just a few very small creases in the laminate by the spine. There is also a dink to the top left corner but there is no edge or cornerwear whatsoever. Really, really lovely. The unlaminated rear has gentle shelfwear which has led to mild foxing of the predominantly black / grey surface. To the left and right of the rear this foxing is consistent with slight ringwear. Front of sleeve is Excellent +, the rear is Very Good +.

The vinyl is in Excellent ++ condition. The record plays through both sides absolutely beautifully with no sticks, jumps, clicks or pops whatsoever. There is also barely a hint of audible crackle even in the gaps between the tracks. Absolutely sensational audio. Visually there is a superficial surface mark across S1T1 (“In Circles”) that has absolutely no impact upon the sound. There is a tiny amount of crackle and one or two light ticks on the opening bars of S2T1 (“Morning”) . The labels are in beautiful condition with a few very faint spindlemarks. Supplied with the original blue, polylined Decca innersleeve. 

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Grading :

M = Mint - as new

NM = Near Mint - very few, light signs of usage that don’t affect play - the cover has only minor signs of wear.

EX = Excellent - some signs of usage, but very little lessening in sound quality – the cover might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VG = Very Good - 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.

G = Good - the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches - the cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

+ and - are used as appropriate.

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Shipping Policy :

If not still sealed, records are taken out of the sleeve to avoid splitting. They are posted in professional mailers with proper stiffeners for extra protection. These are pre-used and so are provided free of charge. A polythene sleeve is also always included. 

Postage / Shipping Charges

The following rates insure all packages up to a value of either £250 or £500, dependent upon destination. Additional insurance may be available for a higher fee.

UK 

1 LP                     £7.35

2 – 3 LPs            £8.65

Europe

1LP      £13.60

2LPs    £15.30

3LPs    £16.60

The Americas / Asia / Australasia / Rest of the World (ROW)

1LP      £16.55

2LPs    £19.45

3LPs    £22.30