MAGNA CARTA SEASONS LP 1970 VERTIGO SWIRL 1st PRESS

	£		18
	$		23

For sale here is a VERY rare LP . the SECOND(especially in this condition) by MAGNA CARTA called " SEASONS " and is an ORIGINAL 1970 UK STEREO 1st Pressing on the 1st Press VERTIGO SWIRL label. THIS LP IS MEGA RARE AND VERY DIFFICULT TO LOCATE. THIS IS ONE OF MAGNA CARTA's RAREST LP's EVER, AND HARDLY EVER TURNS UP FOR SALE... TRY AND GET HOLD OF ANOTHER ONE!..NOT ONLY THAT BUT THIS LP IS IN EXCELLENT CONDITION...(have a look at my photo's) THIS IS THE ORIGINAL UK 1970 STEREO 1st PRESSING ON THE 1st PRESS VERTIGO SWIRL LABEL. 1st PRESS A1 / B1 MATRIXES,  AND 1st PRESS  GATEFOLD SLEEVE...THIS LP IS MEGA RARE AND VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND - SO DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS ULTRA RARE RECORD...this is the ORIGINAL VERTIGO SWIRL UK 1st pressing from 1970 and is in EXCELLENT condition!..The record is pressed on a slab of THICK black quality vinyl. The Cat no. is 6360 003 on the 1st press VERTIGO SWIRL label...(have a look at my photo's) and is a UK STEREO 1st Pressing..

Labels are the sensational Vertigo swirl format in excellent condition. With the largeVirtigo swirl logo covering the whole label on side A. and the small vertigo swirl above the central hole on side B. to confirm that this is the very first issue of this magnificent rarity. Only a few faint spindle lines and no damage of any kind. No graffiti , No rips No tears, and in wonderful condition.

Vinyl

Thickly pressed heavy weight  vinyl pressing with jet black mirrior like surfaces That have that just pressed look!!. A magnificent vintage classic . Against a strong halogen light and angled at 45 degrees , There are NO surface marks, scratches or blemishes at all, and NO wispy lines are visible whatsoever. Remarkable visual and impossible to locate in this condition.

Sleeve

First issue gatefold sleeve is showing slight signs of wear  at the corners  , but has No rips, No tears, No graffitti and is a pleasure to view.The sleeve is in Excellent condition and a Fantastic collectors item . The Spine is fairly straight and is  legible.This is a fine example of this sensational Vertigo swirl classic .

Matrix Numbers  6360 003 1Y//1  6360 003 2Y//1

my records are condition graded visually in accordance with Record Collector's Grading System as follows:

MINT (M): Unplayed, pristine condition, often still sealed.

NEAR MINT (NM): The record itself is in almost brand new condition with no apparent surface marks, full original vinyl lustre, and no deterioration in sound quality.The cover and any extra items are in near perfect condition.

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and/or packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record obviously has been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover and/or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD (G): The record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated noticeably, perhaps with some distortion and/or scratches. The cover and/or contents may suffer from folding, scuffing, spine-splits, major discolouration, etc.

+ or - indicates a grading in between the given categories

Magna Carta was originally formed in London in 10 May 1969 by Chris Simpson (guitar, vocals, Harmonica), Lyell Tranter (guitar, vocals) and Glen Stuart (vocals). The band are renowned for their gentle ballad style and mythical subject matter. Although never purely a folk band, they managed to successfully bridge the gap between folk and folk rock. The trio released albums for Fontana Records and Vertigo Records, enjoying particular success with 1970s Seasons before Tranter returned to Australia.

Magna Carta's second album was dominated by the 22-minute, nine-part suite "Seasons," which took up all of side one. "Seasons" was indeed a grand conceptual work inspired by the changing of the seasons. The exquisite Seasons concept piece, which, to use the words of Chris Simpson, was "based on the life journey of the soul, and the rounds of the Seasons in my beloved Nidderdale". Its laudable ambition apart, it's pretty ordinary, mild pop-influenced early-'70s British folk-rock. There's a dated preciousness as it varies the pace slightly from jolly full-band good-time folk-rock and pastoral harmonizing to twee fairytale-like narration and almost pop-like orchestration. The six standard-length songs on side two can strike an almost too-cheerful pop-folk bounce, with soft rock orchestration and harmonies that make it vaguely reminiscent of American sunshine pop at points. Simon & Garfunkel are an obvious influence, too, on songs like "Give Me No Goodbye" (overlaid with slight sitar licks), "Scarecrow," and "Elizabethan," though Magna Carta could make Simon & Garfunkel sound almost heavy in comparison. The closing "Airport Song," which was plucked from the LP as a shot for a hit single, goes furthest into pop with its bossa nova beat and easy listening arrangement, though the Simon & Garfunkel influence in the vocal harmonies is nearly overwhelming.

Line-up :
- Chris Simpson / guitar, vocals
- Lyell Tranter / guitars
- Glenn Stuart / vocals
with
- Tony Carr / drums
- Spike Heatley / bass, accoustic bass
- Derek Grossmith / Flute
- davey johnstone / guitar, vocals
- Barry Morgan / drums
- Tony Visconti / bass, percussion and recorder
- Rick Wakeman / organ, piano and keyboards
- Tim Renwick / recorder
- Peter Willison / cello
- London Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Gus Dudgeon

Track List :
01. Seasons
02. Goin' My Way (Road Song)
03. Elizabethan
04. Give Me No Goodbye
05. Ring of Stones
06. Scarecrow
07. Airport Song

COMES WITH ORIGINAL VERTIGO SWIRL INNER BAG IN GREAT CONDITION

Postage and Packing: UK 2nd class £3.50 ; Europe airmail £8.00; ROW airmail £9.00 sent fully insured & signed for

I offer reduced postage rates for combined multiple purchases as follows:

UK mainland: Price as quoted above for the first LP  plus £1.50 for each additional LP

Overseas: Price as quoted above for the first LP plus £2.00 for each additional LP

The above prices apply to a maximum combination of 4 x LP records only. Purchasers of multiple items should await invoice before making payment. fully insured & signed for

Please note that, all my vinyl will be packed in proper mailers with at least 2 cardboard stiffeners for added protection to ensure that you will receive it in the same condition as despatched

Whilst I endeavour to dispatch items as quickly as possible after payment has been received and/or cleared, please allow up to 14 days for delivery (21 days if overseas) before reporting non-receipt. You will, however, nearly always receive your goods much quicker than this as I post-out at twice  a week, usually on a Tuesday and Friday. Items paid for by the Wednesday evening will normally catch that same week's dispatch; where payment has not been received by the Friday there may be an additional delay.

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