1967 NIRVANA Promotional Copy The Story of Simon Simopath Album MINT Record LP
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1967 NIRVANA - The Story of Simon Simopath
Debut Album - PROMOTIONAL COPY
The Story of Simon Simopath is the debut album by British psychedelic band Nirvana, released by Island Records in 1967. Described by Melody Maker's Chris Welch as a "science fiction pantomime album", the songs are linked with a story on the back cover which details the dream of Simon Simopath to fly.[2] "Pentecost Hotel" was released as a single with the non-album b-side, "Feelin' Shattered". "Wings of Love" was the next single, also with a non-album b-side, "Requiem to John Coltrane". "Girl in the Park", from the second album, All of Us, featured the b-side, "C Side In Ocho Rios", which is an instrumental version of "In the Courtyard of the Stars".
On the back cover is a text story, "The Story of Simon Simopath: A Science Fiction Pantomime", which links the song titles. It deals with a boy named Simon Simopath who dreams of having wings.[3] He is lonely,[4] and after reaching adulthood goes to work in a "computer office block".[5] He suffers a nervous breakdown and is unable to find help in a mental institution, but gets aboard a rocket and meets a centaur who will be his friend and a tiny goddess named Magdalena, who works at Pentecost Hotel. Simon and Magdalena fall in love and get married, followed by a jazzy party.
The title of the album is a possible reference to William Burroughs' novel Naked Lunch, which coins the word to describe several escapees from a mental institution. In this context, the word refers to 'a citizen convinced he is an ape or other citizen'.
All songs written by Patrick Campbell-Lyons and Alex Spyropoulos Side one
- "Wings of Love" – 3:20
- "Lonely Boy" – 2:31
- "We Can Help You" – 1:57
- "Satellite Jockey" – 2:35
- "In the Courtyard of the Stars" – 2:36
- "You Are Just the One" – 2:07
- "Pentecost Hotel" – 3:06
- "I Never Found a Love Like This" – 2:50
- "Take This Hand" – 2:17
- "1999" – 2:09
The cover is in super condition considering its age. Slight wear on corners, which is typical of an album from 1967. The cover features the "Promotional Copy" sticker as well as printed on the album itself. The sleeve inside is generic and in good condition. The Album is MINT. It appears as if it has never been played. BELL 6015
The item is used and has typical wear on the cover, sleeve, and album. Multiple hi-resolution images have been added to this post for you to see the items and their condition in detail. I have listed this item to the best of my ability. If you have any questions, please contact me before purchasing so I may reply. If, for some reason, there is an issue with the item when it arrives and it is the shippers is at fault, contact them, otherwise, please contact me ASAP to address it. Because of the detailed description and multiple high-resolution images of the album, you accept responsibility for the purchase. All items are sold as is, and all sales are final.
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