ROY HARPER Bullinamingvase 1977 UK HARVEST 1st PRESS w/INNER - MINT
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ROY HARPER Bullinamingvase 1977 UK HARVEST 1st PRESS w/INNER - MINT
ROY HARPERBullinamingvase
1977 UK HARVEST (SHSP 4060) FIRST PRESSING
WITH THE LATER WITHDRAWN/REPLACED TRACK "Watford Gap"
AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL COPY - ONCE PLAYED
MATRIX: SHSP 4060 A-2 NICK W / SHSP 4060 B- NICKYCUT
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL MATT SLEEVE - PRINTED BY GARROD & LOFTHOUSE
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL LYRIC INNER SLEEVE
Side 1:
One Of Those Days In England (Part 1)
These Last Days
Cherishing The Lonesome
Naked Flame
Watford Gap
Side 2:
One Of Those Days In England (Parts 2 To 10)
Roy Harper followed HQ with another superb rock-oriented classic, 1977's interestingly titled Bullinamingvase. The album will forever be remembered for its controversial track "Watford Gap," with lyrics that supposedly defamed the service station of Watford Gap. Harper ran into legal problems when the station owners voiced their extreme distaste of the song, resulting in the record company's removal of the composition from the album. It was replaced with the light but solid "Breakfast with You." Both songs are included in the 1996 reissue. But the album's strengths lie elsewhere. The compositions are laced with beautiful passages, both musically and lyrically, and the vibrant acoustic guitar work on tracks like "Cherishing the Lonesome," "Naked Flame," and the epic "One of Those Days in England (Pts. 2-10)" are likely to never be surpassed. The powerful, energetic passion, brilliant lyrics, and driving force of "Cherishing the Lonesome" make for one of Harper's greatest accomplishments. "Naked Flame" impresses equally with its clean, country-tinged guitar work. The jewel in the crown, though, is "One of Those Days in England (Pts. 2-10)." The lyrical content, a collection of reminiscences, is striking, being at once trenchant/biting and beautiful. The piece is comprised of many movements, opening (with guitar) like a looming cloud foreshadowing the storm and darkness that lie ahead. Suddenly, after the introductory verses, the guitar picks up and the clouds begin breaking apart, allowing the sun to shine through. The song becomes hopeful before changing moods once again, with Harper's voice at its peak. The song benefits from wonderful use of lap steel guitar with strings fleshing out several movements. Bullinamingvase also contains the radio-friendly pop tune "One of Those Days in England," the closest Harper ever came to having a hit single. This is also the alternate title of the album. It is interesting to note that, even though most of the lyrical content is presented in the CD booklet, several lines/verses have been purposefully omitted from the printing, such as much of "Watford Gap" and the opening of "One of Those Days in England (Pts. 2-10)." Upon listening to the tunes, the reason becomes quite clear. Listen for uncredited vocal contributions from Paul and Linda McCartney.
LABELS: NEAR MINT
An immaculate set of clean, fresh labels with possibly just one light spindle trace per side
VINYL Visual: NEAR MINT
Both surfaces are unmarked and shine like new.
Even under bright light there is barely a wispy hairline to be seen
VINYL Audio: MINT
Plays as-new throughout.
No scratches, clicks, ticks or pops and beautifully clean
SLEEVE: NEAR MINT
As clean, sharp and fresh as the day it was made
INNER SLEEVE: EXCELLENT+
The black lyric inner has some record pressure on the side edge but it has not split through
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINER, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
UK: £11.00 (Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day by 1pm)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £18.00 (International Signed For delivery)
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