The "Angry" Young THEM LP / Decca Mono LK 4700 / 1965 Van Morrision Group
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Not a record grader but I can tell you....the vinyl APPEARS(?) un-played because there are no spindle marks!
Please look at the pictures and make a determination of your own.
Musicians: Van Morrison – vocals, harmonica, tenor sax; Peter Bardens – keyboards & organ; Billy Harrison - guitar; Alan Henderson – bass; John McAuley - drums, piano, harmonica.
Brief Info: Formed in Northern Ireland in 1964, and fronted by the charismatic and powerful voice of Van Morrison. They made just two albums and are considered one of the most influential mid-60s bands of the British Beat invasion. Sounding quite similar to The Rolling Stones, but unlike their Decca counterparts, failed to get any major albums sales. This after two superb hit singles in the UK with ‘Baby, Please Don’t Go’ and ‘Here Comes the Night’. Included on this legendary album are the American hit ‘Mystic Eyes’ and the Morrison masterpiece ‘Gloria’, a song covered many times, none better than by Patti Smith on her sublime ‘Horses’ album. Morrison left the band in 1966 and they folded soon after in this form. Both albums are scarce and elusive, finding them in hardly played condition even more so. This one has a super cover – note a very young Peter Bardens just to the right of Morrison – later to play many years in prog-rock band Camel. So another rare opportunity for collectors, this album is simply magnificent. Why is failed to sell on the UK in 1965 is a mystery, although it faired a little better here in the United States.
Rarity: Rare: although most know the name Van Morrison these days, few did back in 1965, and this record sold poorly.
In the Dead Wax: Side 1: ARL-6819-5X (Inverted Delta Symbol) E D / Side 2: ARL-6820-5X(Inverted Delta Symbol) E D
Don't miss this one...I wouldn't think there many vinyls around of this LP that are in this great of a condition.
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