THE LION AND THE COBRA - Sinead O'Connor - 1987 Chrysalis BFV 41612 - 1st press
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The Lion and the Cobra is the debut album by Irish singer Sinéad O'Connor, released on 5 October 1987 by Ensign and Chrysalis Records. O'Connor recorded the album while in the later stages of pregnancy with her first child. The title of the album is from Psalm 91:13 "you will tread upon the lion and cobra", and the track "Never Get Old" opens with an Irish language recital of Psalm 91 by singer Enya. The first single, "Troy", peaked at number five in the Netherlands and number 12 in Belgium. It was not a hit in Britain when it was released there in 1987. The second single, "Mandinka," was a mainstream pop hit in the UK, peaking at number 17 in the singles chart in February 1988, and at number six in her native Ireland. The album charted worldwide, reaching number 27 in the United Kingdom and number 36 on the US Billboard 200. O'Connor was nominated for Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance for her work at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards. Since the passing of Sinéad O'Connor in July 2023, The Lion and the Cobra has continued to be praised and appreciated by listeners old and new.
THIS COPY is a 1st pressing from the Columbia Records Pressing Plant in Carrollton, Ga, on the Chrysalis label from 1987 (see Notes, below). The vinyl has a couple of discenable marks, but nothing that affects playback. In fact, I am rating the vinyl as Very Good Plus [VG+], but it may be a bit better. The original cover has some wrinkles as can be seen in the last 2 photos. Looks like it got a bit squashed sometime when the record wasn't in it. With that being the only noticeable flaw, the cover is in Very Good [VG] condition,. The original inner sleeve, which has various credits, thanks, dedication, etc. printed on both sides, has a middle bottom seam split and a small smudge in the lower left corner on one side. Overall, the inner sleeve is in Very Good [VG] condition.
Notes
Came with printed inner sleeve.
Recorded at Oasis Studios, Camden, London.
Mixed at Eden Studios, Chiswick, London
A2 and B2 mixed at Tapestry Studios, Putney, London
Mastered at Tape One, London
℗ & © 1987 Chrysalis Records Ltd.
All songs published by Dizzy Heights Music Pub. Ltd./Rare Blue Music, Inc. (ASCAP) except:
A3 Published by Dizzy Heights Music Pub. Ltd./Rare Blue Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Copyright Control
A4 Published by Dizzy Heights Music Pub. Ltd./Rare Blue Music, Inc. (ASCAP)/Island Music Inc. (BMI)
B4 Published by Rare Blue Music, Inc. (ASCAP)
Enya speaks on "Never Get Old' courtesy of WEA Records Ltd.
Kevin Mooney appears on "Just Call Me Joe" courtesy of Chrysalis Records Ltd.
Barcode EAN-13 Is an International 13 digit barcode system where first digit(s) is Country of origin.
Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Carrollton, GA - An etched "G" was present on all lacquers that went there. 1980s pressings generally had a "G" followed by "I" in the deadwax.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Rights Society: ASCAP
Rights Society: BMI
Pressing Plant ID (Carrollton, GA): G
Barcode (Text): 0 4411-41612-1
Barcode (Scanned): 04411416121
Barcode (Scanned ): 0044114161219
Matrix / Runout (Side A Label): BFV 41612 AS
Matrix / Runout (Side B Label): BFV 41612 BS
Matrix / Runout (Side A etched): BFV-41612-A-1A G1 MASTERDISK B2 (unreadable scratch over)
Matrix / Runout (Side B etched): BFV-41612-B (unreadable scratch over) 1B G3 MASTERDISK C11
ENJOY!
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