Simple Minds HAND-SIGNED 'Sparkle in the Rain' - Original 1983 UK Vinyl LP V2300
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Simple Minds 'Sparkle in the Rain' 1983 vinyl LP on Virgin Records V2300 and it is HAND-SIGNED by four members of the band: Charles Burchill, Derek Forbes, Micheal MacNeill and Mel Gaynor (I think). Please see the images. All four signatures are on the rear cover and in blue biro. Three have just signed their names, while Mel Gaynor has added 'Best wishes'.
The cover is in good condition for its age with a couple of small blemishes. The inner sleeve is in vgc The vinyl looks to be in good condition and rarely played. It seems to be marked A1 and B1 - so probably a first pressing? There is a slight mark at the start of side two, but it shouldn't affect the playing.
Please note that I am not a dealer or a record collector. The items I am selling are all from the extensive collection of my late brother, John Shaw.
He was a great music and radio enthusiast, working for both BBC and commercial radio stations in the East Midlands from 1980 until 2013 presenting various music shows, mostly folk and rock.
During this period he interviewed many bands and artists in Nottingham, Derby and Leicester and usually had them sign copies of the albums they were promoting at the time.
He produced and presented the nightly rock show 'Castle Rock' on Radio Trent and regularly interviewed bands. I know he interviewed Simple Minds a couple fo times as I've had other signed stuff, but also with Jim Kerr. This was probably signed before a gig in Nottingham in 1983/84.
He was also sent many promotional, DJ-only and white-label pressings direct from the record companies.
Sadly my brother passed away in November 2013, so I am slowly disposing of his extensive record collection.
All vinyl will be sent in special secure mailers with stiffeners.
Thank you.
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