TUDOR LODGE - "TUDOR LODGE" - 1971 UK 1st PRESS VERTIGO SWIRL 1Y1/2Y1
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TUDOR LODGE - "TUDOR LODGE" - 1971 UK 1st PRESS VERTIGO SWIRL 1Y1/2Y1
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1971
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Vertigo
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stamped matrix
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side 1 : 6360043 1y//1 /420
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side 2 : 6360043 2y//1/420
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Rare holy grail 1971 UK first press12-track vinyl LP on the original small 'swirl' Vertigo label, with machine stamped 1Y/1 & 2Y/1 matrices in the run-outs. Comes housed in an elaborate fold-out cover which opens into six panels, from which the top panels left & right are die-cut, & the front panel has a stunning lenticular patterned effect best seen in the flesh. This copy comes complete with the original die-cut 'swirl' inner bag.
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BACKGROUND??Cult Folk-rock group from the early 1970’s released on the famous Vertigo “swirl” label with a stunning fold-out artwork. Hints of pastoral folk rock with also a resemblance close to the sound of Fotheringay. ??Full of hippy ideals, this singing guitar trio (Ann Steuart also plays piano and flute) gets some help from other horn musicians and a string section and most of all, the participation of giant double-bass master Danny Thompson (of Pentangle, John Martyn and Tim Buckley fame) even if he stays more discreet on this album than in others. The music stays completely acoustic (except for the odd electric guitar on one superb track - The Lady Is Changing Home), and sometimes also instrumental (Madeline) displaying a certain kind of virtuosity that every proghead will love. ??The sound quality of the recording is excellent with hints of naïve and sweet approachs to the songwriting. The medieval elements are mostly focused to instrumental song “Madeline”, and to the wonderful “Willow Tree”, with psychedelic elements.??CONDITION??The disc is graded as EX/NM and has been play tested. There is just a little surface noise at the start of each run-in groove, barely perceptible, as to be expected, but this settles quickly. The vinyl plays through with no distortion & just a little ambient surface noise on occasion which doesn't detract from the melodies showcased. The label displays light spindle wear, but nothing excessive. The vinyl itself is bright and clean. This is an excellent NM copy of this psych-folk classic and Vertigo essential.
?The sleeve is graded as VG+. The reverse shows some light age discolouration, but nothing to marr the psychedelic majesty of the black & white image. The edges show light shelf wear and scuffing leaving the text on the spine fully legible. The fold-out flaps are still clean & sharp with the lenticular design nicely preserved. The interior image has just light age fading, but nothing which takes away from the overall feel. The front has light scuffing around the edges with a few light spots of discolouration, however nothing which really detracts from the lenticular effect and the opening edge has just a little shelf wear. The sleeve is free from writing, seam splits or tears. The inner shows just a little age yellowing. All in all a very handsome example.
??Tracklisting:?1. It all comes back to me?2. Would you believe??3. Reflection?4. Two steps back?5. Help me find myself?6. Nobody's listening?7. Willow tree?8. Forest?9. I see a man?10. Lady's changing home?11. Madeline?12. Kew Gardens
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