THE KINKS FACE TO FACE LP US FIRST PRESS TRI COLOR STEAMBOAT LABEL NEAR MINT
$
70
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I am selling some of the records I've had for many years in my great collection. Of all the British invasion bands, THE KINKS were the best songwriters, but payed third fiddle to The Beatles and Stones. However, all their LP's are treasures. FACE TO FACE from '66 is one of their great one's It is at the merging point between their early rock and roll and the more creative LP's they would release in '69, Arthur and The Village Green. This is the tri color label which is the first pressing in MONO. The sound is beautiful. The cover is in great condition, but has been used. Some minor pings and slight rubbing to the cover front, and some record outline pressing showing on the rear. a small corner ding, and a very small 1/2" small tear on the top seam close to where LP goes in. The labels are beautiful, and the vinyl has a beautiful shine. The record plays and sounds great. Here's a review from ALLMUSIC;
AllMusic Review by Stephen Thomas Erlewine
The Kink Kontroversy was a considerable leap forward in terms of quality, but it pales next to Face to Face, one of the finest collections of pop songs released during the '60s. Conceived as a loose concept album, Face to Face sees Ray Davies' fascination with English class and social structures flourish, as he creates a number of vivid character portraits. Davies' growth as a lyricist coincided with the Kinks' musical growth. Face to Face is filled with wonderful moments, whether it's the mocking Hawaiian guitars of the rocker "Holiday in Waikiki," the droning Eastern touches of "Fancy," the music hall shuffle of "Dandy," or the lazily rolling "Sunny Afternoon." And that only scratches the surface of the riches of Face to Face, which offers other classics like "Rosy Won't You Please Come Home," "Party Line," "Too Much on My Mind," "Rainy Day in June," and "Most Exclusive Residence for Sale," making the record one of the most distinctive and accomplished albums of its time.
