1970 BRITISH ORIG Michael Chapman SURVIVOR UK Folk Prog
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1970 U.K. ORIGINAL FIRST PRESS
~ Underground Folkrock Gem ~
MICK RONSON GUITAR!
Michael Chapman
FULLY QUALIFIED SURVIVOR
\ UK - HARVEST RECORDS - SHVL 764
TOP CLEAN...
SCARCE original BRITISH Harvest Records 1970 first pressing in nice fully laminated gatefold cover of highly acclaimed UK folkrock talent, Michael Chapman, features a display of original electrified compositions highlighted by legendary guitarist MICK RONSON....
For sure, scarce like most of the early pre-EMI Harvest albums, very few sold in substantial numbers and this is no real exception. Although, due to the airplay given by John Peel, who was a big fan of this man, it did make a brief chart appearance at #45. This is a fantastic copy also and its one that will never be found easily.
Again, 1970's "Fully Qualified Survivor" has that certain UK 'Harvest' sound to it. A figurehead on the UK folk-rock scene, Michael Chapman emerged from a long erratic involvement in that rather nebulous folk tradition to write very personal and unusual songs, full of rhythm and unexpected corners and unlikely dimensions.
Though the basic mood remains the same his first album ("Rainmaker") from a year before, but the sound here has grown in density and penetration and there are no loose ends. Cello and violin spin and swoop around "Aviator" and carve a sound picture of despair within its rambling structure and haunting images. Beautiful. the following year's Fully Qualified Survivor is packed with emotion-soaked gems. Having served his time on the northern folk circuit, these albums must have come as a shock to the ear-tugging traditionalists. Electric guitars, sentimental strings, loose snare drums and arrangements, make Chapman's albums strange hybrids and all the more attractive for it. Nearly 40 years on, his dreamy folk groove, a grittier take on John Martyn with a splash of Roy Harper, and some spacey guitar from Mick Ronson on Survivor is well worth the hunt.
- Michael Chapman - guitar, piano, vocals;
- Mick Ronson - guitar;
- Barry Morgan - drums, congas;
- Rick Kemp - bass.
Side 1:
Aviator; Naked Ladies and Electric Ragtime; Stranger in the Room; Postcards of Scarborough
Side 2:
Fishbeard Sunset; Soulful Lady; Rabbit Hills; March Rain; Kodak Ghosts; Andru’s Easy Rider; Trinkets and Rings.
CONDITION: The Cover: Nicely laminated gatefold cover is TOP clean and stiff, M- with NO problems, well handled for over 40 years making this a TOP upgrade collectible and outstanding first time score...no bends, no writing and no split seams..."preserved"
The Vinyl: glossy over both sides, only some inner sleeve paper scuffs, near "EX" (excellent) visible and play graded fine ...both Harvest labels are clean...
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) USA: $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP) CANADA shipping is $8.50 AIRMAIL ...please add $1.50 for each additional LP MEXICO shipping is $9.95 AIRMAIL ... please add $1.50 for each additional Lp NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) Items In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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