Sufjan Stevens - Silver & Gold - Asthmatic Kitty 6 LP box set + goodies - NM

$

130

Sufjan Stevens - Silver & Gold: Songs for Christmas, Vol. 6-10 Asthmatic Kitty Records AKR 106-110 Released November 2012.   Records NM - still in perfect condition!  The albums have only been played 2-3 times and stored carefully. Jacket and accoutrements NM -- still pristine!  The box has two minor rub spots from storage on my shelf, but is otherwise just like new.
Here is the craziest box set I've ever come across: a 5 EP/6 record set that also comes with an essay booklet, reduction book (for piano and lyrics) for every single song in the set, stickers, press-on tattoos, disturbing poster and comic book, and download code!  This album is Sufjan Stevens's gargantuan second compilation of privately-recorded Christmas EPs made available to his fans after the fact, and the artwork and overall ambience appear to reflect his willingness to jump feet-first into the darker aspects of western social customs when it comes to Christmas.  In addition to recording songs of joys, many tracks reflect his avant garde tendencies (see also: Age of Adz), and much of what's hear evokes a fevered nightmare/horror side to Christmas that one of the essays (ostensibly written by a member of the clergy) justifies on the basis of Advent's portending of Christ's death as a consequence of His coming to reveal to the human race God's true grace and desire for His creation.
This set includes some vinyl-only tracks (namely "Christmas Infinity Voyage") that will thrill any collector and fan of Sufjan.  Please see the pictures for a thorough summary of all that this set contains.  Due to its heavy mass and high value, shipping by Media Mail will cost $7.50, insurance included.   Happy bidding!

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