CARAVAN If I Could Do It All Over Again (Decca SKL-R 5052) UK 2nd Pressing MINT-
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CARAVAN If I Could Do It All Over Again, I`d Do It All Over You (Decca SKL-R 5052) UK 2nd Pressing MINT-
Second UK pressing of Caravan`s wonderful sophomore longplayer "If I Could Do It All Over Again, I`d Do It All Over You" on Decca Records (September 1970). First released in 1970, this is a UK second pressing, originating from October 1975.
"If I Could Do It All Over Again contains significant progressions over the first album. These include the intricacy with which compositions are sculpted around some of the finest instrumental improvisation in British rock at the time -- or arguably since. Caravan's uncanny ability to create a montage that effortlessly manoeuvers through acoustic folk and electric progressive rock is best exemplified on the "With An Ear To The Ground" suite. The extended instrumental passages weave in and out of each other, creating a hypnotic and otherwise psychedelic soundscape that would become a trademark of the European progressive rock movement. Another epic, "For Richard" quickly found solid standing as the Caravan live performance closer for decades after first appearing on this album." - Lindsay Planer, allmusic.com
GRADING:
EX(+) COVER. Matt laminated sleeve with minor all-round wear. Please see photos for details.
- Second UK pressing sleeve with matt laminate, front and back.
- A few light creases along the spine.
- Superficial crease to back cover (at top, center-right).
- Also includes original custom-printed Decca Records inner sleeve in EX condition. Date-stamped "10-75" at bottom left.
MINT(-) RECORD that looks practically unplayed.
- Perfect vinyl on both sides, with impeccable audio reproduction throughout.
- No hairlines, scuffs or any other visible signs of previous play at all.
- Original dark blue Decca Records labels with no spindle wear whatsoever.
- The matrix stamps in the run-off grooves read "ZAL-9752.P-3W" and "ZAL-9753.P-5W".
- This record is certified to be a UK second pressing of "If I Could Do It All Over Again, I`d Do It All Over You", released in October 1975.
PLEASE NOTE: Not to be compared with the more-often-than-not substandard vinyl on offer on eBay, this item is in honestly-graded EX(+) to MINT(-) condition. For more information on the veracity and reliability of my grading, I kindly refer the prospective buyer to my feedback comments and seller rating.
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