Sam Parry : If sadness could sing - ORIGINAL UK - 1st press 1972- ZDA.155
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Description
I am having a massive clearout of DVD, CD and Vinyl, all from either my own collection or from 2 recent huge collections that I have recently been lucky to acquire, many of these items are either new and sealed, new and unplayed ( yes this is true neither collectors played or watched anything they bought !!!!) or are generally in Mint / Near Mint or Excellent condition unless otherwise described.
Any questions please ask and I will always try to ensure satisfaction.
Sam Parry - Original UK 1st Press
Description:
UK 1st Press of Sam Parry's iconic "If sadness could sing " album on the ARGO label, "If Sadness Could Sing" is a melancholic album by Welsh singer-songwriter Sam Parry, released in 1972, showcasing dreamy folk and blues music.
Notable Tracks Include:
"Ain't No Place Like Home"
"My Farm"
"If Sadness Could Sing"
"Everybody Knows I Do"
Sam Parry's "If Sadness Could Sing" is known for its dreamy and melancholic themes, with a blend of acoustic instrumentation including guitars and harmonicas. The expressive nature of the music often resonates with listeners, evoking feelings of nostalgia and reflection. The album is characterized as fitting within the folk and underground counterculture scenes of the time, likened to artists such as John Martyn and Roy Harper.
Key Features:
- Matrix: Side 1: `ZRG-3787-1G ; Side 2: ZRG-3788-1G
- Stampers: blank
- Label design: aRGO
- Sleeve: Front laminated
- Inserts: N/A
Disc Visual Grade: EXCELLENT
Under a strong halogen spotlight, there are a handful of extremely fine hairlines / paper scuff : Labels are lovely and clean minimal spindle marking.
DISC has been ultrasonically cleaned using a Humminguru cleaner
Audio Grade: EXCELLENT
The record plays lovely and is overall a fantastic listening experience
Sleeve Grade: EXCELLENT
Sleeve has some VERY light shelf wear to the edges / corners, a tiny bit of laminate creasing spine is clearly readable. Some very very light shelf wear - NO writing, tears or Stickers
MULTIPLE ITEM ORDERS
If you would like to purchase multiple items please contact me and place them into your basket where the postage will be combined .
GRADING
All my items are visually graded and I generally use the Record collector guidance, records are only play tested if they are of a value over £40, this will be noted on the listing description. Any damage will be described in the listing but please take time to examine the photographs or ask any questions and ensure you are happy.
GRADING GUIDANCE -
Mint - Only used if item is sealed or are guaranteed to be new and unplayed
Near Mint - The records looks as though it has been rarely played .
Excellent - The record shows signs of having been played but there are little or no significant marks on the playing surface.
Very Good+ - The record has obviously been played and there are some light hairlines / scuffs on the playing surface.
Very Good - The record has obviously been played and there are noticeable marks and scuffs on the playing surface. If these marks look as though they will impact play back it will be play tested, this will be noted in the listing description.
PACKAGING
All of my records are sent in specialist mailers and larger orders in specialist boxes. Vinyl is removed from the outer sleeve prevent seam splits in transit and dispatched in an outer plastic sleeves to minimize surface wear and prevent moisture damage.
DOMESTIC POSTAGE
Within the UK all items are dispatched using Royal Mail 2nd Class with proof of purchase retained, more valuable items will be send 2nd Class recorded.
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