THE SPRINGFIELDS Folk Songs From The Hills DUSTY SPRINGFIELD Lovely Copy

	£		40
	$		53

A BREAKDOWN OF THE ARTIST/S :-

Formed in 1960, this popular UK folk-based attraction was based around singer/songwriter Dion O'Brien (Born 2 July 1934, Hampstead, London, England,) and his sister Mary Isabel Catherine Bernadette (Born 16 April 1939, Hampstead, London, England, d. 2 March 1999, Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, England), who accompanied him on guitar. Better known as Tom and Dusty Springfield, the duo was later joined by the former's partner, Tim Field, and the following year the revitalized unit became one of Britain's top vocal groups. The trio enjoyed UK Top 5 singles with "Island Of Dreams" (1962) and "Say I Won't Be There" (1963), by which time Field had been replaced by Mike Longhurst-Pickworth, who took the less cumbersome professional name Mike Hurst. The Springfields enjoyed success in America with "Silver Threads And Golden Needles", a country standard that paradoxically failed to chart in Britain. However, although the single went on to sell in excess of one million copies, it was the group's only substantial US hit. The group split up in 1963 with each member then pursuing solo ventures. Dusty Springfield became the UK's leading female singer, brother Tom continued his songwriting career, while Hurst established himself as a leading pop producer through his work with Cat Stevens.

Discography:
Kinda Folksy (Philips 1961)***, Folk Songs From The Hills (Philips 1963)**.

THE COVER :- Single textured sleeve

THE LABEL :- Philips labels

THE VINYL VISUALLY :- On initial inspection of this piece of vinyl I cannot see any areas of immediate concern. The vinyl sits perfectly flat on the turntable so there are no nasty warps to worry about. The vinyl still retains its just pressed quality, full of deep shine and lustre. I have only noted a couple of very light scuffs on Side One but nothing that would affect play. A lovely piece of vinyl. A strong Excellent condition visually

THE VINYL PLAY GRADED :- The playgrading of the vinyl reveals hardly any lessening in the sound quality. It lives up to its visual grading. There is very minimal surface noise. What there is can be only heard on the run in and run out of tracks and extra quiet areas of the album. The sound quality is high with a full dynamic range and very detailed sound. I feel certain this album has been played carefully and stored well over the years. I would grade the audio playback as a strong Excellent condition for a 51 year old record.

THE SLEEVE FRONT CONDITION :- This is the very earliest 1st press textured US sleeve. The front of the sleeve is free from writing, free from stickers or evidence of previously removed stickers. The sleeve reveals no ringwear and no creases. The colours are bright and crisp. I would grade the front of the cover as Near Mint condition.

THE SLEEVE REAR CONDITION :- The rear of the sleeve is free from writing, free from stickers or evidence of previously removed stickers. There are no creases on the rear of the sleeve and no ringwear. There are a few marks on the white surface but generally the white is still very white. All the text is nice and crisp. I would grade the rear as Excellent condition.

THE LABEL SIDE ONE CONDITION :- Original Philips label in excellent order free from stickers or writing and no damage at all. No signs of play around the spindle hole. Near Mint condition.

THE LABEL SIDE TWO CONDITION :- Original Philips label in excellent order free from stickers or writing and no damage at all. No signs of play around the spindle hole. Near Mint condition.

THE SPINE CONDITION :- The writing on the spine is crystal clear. No spine splits at all. Just very light signs of shelfwear in the two corners. Near Mint condition.

THE TOP EDGE CONDITION :- The top edge is in lovely condition.

THE BOTTOM EDGE CONDITION :- The bottom edge is in lovely condition.

THE OPENING EDGE CONDITION :- The opening edge is in lovely condition with just a little wear in the corners..

THE INNER SLEEVE CONDITION :- The original orange Philips inner is in Excellent condition, no issues

THE EXTRAS :- No extras were given with this album

THE CATALOGUE NUMBER :- PHM-200-076

THE YEAR OF RELEASE :-  1963

THE LABEL :- PHILIPS

THE COUNTRY OF ORIGIN :-  USA

PLAYING FORMAT :- MONO

THE MATRIX NUMBERS :-  PHM200076 A M1 & PHM200076 B M1

TRACK LISTING :-

SIDE ONE :-

1. SETTLE DOWN
2. THERE'S A BIG WHEEL
3. (I DON'T WANT YOUR) GREENBACK DOLLAR
4. MIDNIGHT SPECIAL
5. WABASH CANNONBALL
6. ALONE WITH YOU

SIDE TWO :-

1. COTTONFIELDS (THE COTTON SONG)
2. FOGGY MOUNTAIN TOP
3. LITTLE BY LITTLE
4. MAGGIE
5. DARLING ALLALEE
6. MOUNTAIN BOY

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