Rod Stewart An Old Raincoat LP Aust 1970 Vertigo swirl

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Rod Stewart An Old Raincoat LP Aust 1970 Vertigo swirl

Australian pressing in gatefold sleeve with unique picture.

An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down was the debut album by Rod Stewart, released in February 1970 on Vertigo Records (catalogue No. VO4 - Rod was fourth artist for this new, "progressive" label). It was titled The Rod Stewart Album in the The United States, released in November 1969 on Mercury Records and peaked at #139 on U.S. albums chart.

• Rod Stewart - vocals, guitar on "Man Of Constant Sorrow"
• Ronnie Wood - guitar, bottleneck, bass
• Martin Pugh - guitar
• Mick Waller - drums
• Ian "Mac" McLagan - piano, organ
• Keith Emerson - organ on "I Wouldn't Ever Change A Thing"
• Mike D'Abo - piano on "Handbags & Gladrags"

Side One

1. "Street Fighting Man" (Mick Jagger, Keith Richards) – 5:05
2. "Man of Constant Sorrow" (Traditional, arranged by Rod Stewart) – 2:31
3. "Blind Prayer" (Rod Stewart) – 4:36
4. "Handbags and Gladrags" (Mike D'Abo) – 4:24

Side Two

1. "An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down" (Rod Stewart) – 3:04
2. "I Wouldn't Ever Change A Thing" (Rod Stewart) – 4:44
3. "Cindy's Lament" (Rod Stewart) – 4:26
4. "Dirty Old Town" (Ewan MacColl) – 3:42

CONDITION:

GATEFOLD SLEEVE:  VG+  No damage but some rubbing to the matt finish, showing as ring wear front and back; inside has no wear.

RECORD:  VG+  Glossy & clean, a few visible marks; plays with some surface noise in the few quiet parts. Professionally cleaned.

 RECORD GRADINGS

(May be further qualified by + or - )

M = Mint

Must be in perfect condition with no audible or visible defects whatsoever. The record and cover/sleeve should be exactly as brand new.

NM = Near Mint

Almost mint but has one or two minor visible marks on the cover/sleeve or surface with sound quality remaining perfect.

EX = Excellent

Not quite perfect. There may a slight chance of minor deterioration in sound quality. The cover/sleeve may show slight wear.

VG = Very Good

The surface and cover/sleeve shows visible signs of wear due to the fact that it has been played on a regular basis. There will be some audible surface noise but it will not effect the listening experience.

G = Good

The sound quality has deteriorated due to having been played often. The cover/sleeve and surface will show considerable signs of wear and tear with some possible damage.

F = Fair

Has been neglected, but is still playable. There will be major audible defects such as loud clicks or jumping. The cover/sleeve maybe badly damaged.

P = Poor

Technically playable, but with serious deterioration in condition and sound quality. The cover/sleeve will be badly damaged.

VP = Very Poor

In terrible condition and absolutely unplayable. Would only be of use as a last resort to complete a collection.

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