EL PEA - ISLAND RECORDS Comp. 71 LP Nick Drake, ELP Ex

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EL PEA - Island Records Compilation 1971

Double LP Various Artists

Island IDLP 1 (Pink Rim)

Matrix Side 1 1 A-2U
          Side 2 1 B-2U
           Side 3 2  A-2U
          Side 4 2 B-2U

Excellent copy of original Island Records compilation album from 1971 featuring a host of the best from Island at the time.  

Side One

1. "Empty Pages" (Winwood/Capaldi) - Traffic (from John Barleycorn Must Die (ILPS 9116))
2. "Late November" (Denny) - Sandy Denny (no source specified)[2] (4:25)[3]
3. "Thru The Night" (The Alan Bown/Lyric Bown/Bannister) - Alan Bown (no source specified)[4]
4. "Song For Suzie" (Tony Colton/Ray Smith/Albert Lee) - Heads Hands & Feet (from ILPS 9149[5])[6].
5. "Lord Marlborough" (Trad. Arr. Fairport) - Fairport Convention - (no source cited)[7] (3:27)

Side Two

1. "Mother Goose" (Anderson) - Jethro Tull (from ILPS 9145 Aqualung) (3:51)
2. "Dive Deep" (Quintessence) - Quintessence (from ILPS 9143 Dive Deep)
3. "Spring Season" (Gladwin) - Amazing Blondel (from ILPS 9136 Evensong)
4. "Extract from Tomorrow's People - The Children Of Today" (Giles) - McDonald & Giles (from their album ILPS 9126)[8]
5. "Our Love Will Not Decay" (S. Condell) - Tir na nÓg (from their Chrysalis album to be released May 1971)[9]
6. "Don't Look Around" (West/Palmer/Pappalardi/Collins) - Mountain (from their album ILPS 9148 Nantucket Sleighride) (3:47)

Side Three

1. "Highway Song" (Fraser/Kossoff) - Free (from ILPS 9138 Highway) (4.14)
2. "Waiting For You" (Williamson) - Incredible String Band (from ILPS 9140 Be Glad for the Song Has No Ending)
3. "Wild World" (Stevens) - Cat Stevens (from ILPS 9135 Tea for the Tillerman) (3:20)
4. "Sudden Street" (Roden) - Bronco (no source cited)[10] (6:23)
5. "Feast of Stephen" (Heron) - Mike Heron (from ILPS 9146 Smiling Men with Bad Reputations)

Side Four

1. "Knife Edge" (Emerson/Lake/Fraser) - Emerson, Lake & Palmer (from ILPS 9132 Emerson Lake & Palmer) (5:04)
2. "One of these Things First" (Drake) - Nick Drake (from ILPS 9134 Bryter Layter)[11] (3:47)
3. "Original Mixed-Up Kid" (Hunter) - Mott the Hoople (from ILPS 9144 Wildlife)
4. "Can't Stop Worrying, Can't Stop Loving" (D. Mason) - Jimmy Cliff (from his forthcoming Island album)[12]
5. "Greyhound Bus" (Abrahams) - Mick Abrahams (from their album ILPS 9147)[13]

Cover is excellent plus with just some very minor creases barely discernable. No unwanted markings of any kind. The double album is gatefold but was revolutionary (at the time) with no paper inner sleeves, the discs stored in vinyl pockets, the apertures "protected" by plastic foam. This design had two major faults: static electricity discharges, and scratches on the disks; in addition, the pockets had a tendency to detach from the main cover and it is now difficult to find a copy which has not been repaired in some way. I'm pleased to report this copy has remained intact and a rarity. The foam edging is also intact. Coupled with a strong sturdy spine, an overall great example of a revolutionary style cover that was doomed to fail. See the supersize photos for added clarity.

The Island Records Pink Rim Labels are pristine.

All four sides of vinyl are very clean with the odd scuff but mainly superficial wear. The album has remained dormant for the last 20 years. Graded as very good + to excellent.

An opportunity to own a rarely available gem from Island Records in overall excellent condition.

Album will be despatched in a secure 12" Cruciform Record Mailer with additional stiffeners.

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Grading of Vinyl Records:

• M (Mint = New) – The item is unsealed (which is normal for records manufactured in Europe) but otherwise never played. I use this grade only for items coming from store overstock/library backup stock that were positively never played.
• NM (Near Mint = M-) – Vinyl: The vinyl is virtually flawless, bright and shiny. Sometimes a very minor scuff or two may be present, in which case the item will certainly play Near Mint. No scratches of any kind. Cover: The cover has no more than minor defects such as minor impressions to the cover (due to the outer edge of the vinyl resting inside).
• EX (Excellent = VG++) – Vinyl: May have minor scuffs which are visible but only slightly, and the wear is to no more than 15% of the surface. There can possibly be a hairline scratch or two, but nothing that is obvious or affect play. Cover: Some impression to the cover (minor outer ring wear) is present, but no ink wear. Some slight creases to the corners, but not wrinkled and obtrusive to the eye. The corners can show white, meaning, slight wear.
• VG+ (Very Good Plus) – Vinyl: Some visible surface wear, very minor scratches and scuffs, but minimal impact on the sound quality. A slight noise at the beginning is possible, but the remainder will be nearly flawless. The vinyl will have more than 15% yet less than 30% wear to the surface. It will still have good luster. Labels may have minor imperfections (small labels or initials, etc.) but are otherwise clean. A VG+ record has unquestionably seen some time on a turntable, but it has been played gently and carefully stored. Cover: The artwork looks clean with slightly more aging. There will be some minor ring wear. Cover may have small writing on it or a sticker. May have lightly turned up corners, some minor wear to the seams or spine, but no tears or holes popping through. It may be marred by a cut-out hole, indentation of corner. However it will have no more than 3 flaws mentioned.
• VG (Very Good) – Vinyl: A VG record has substantial but superficial wear. It exhibits numerous “spider web” stylus marks, faded gloss and has noticeable scuffs and perhaps a few bona fide “scratches” that cause minor surface noise, but do not overpower the music. There are no skips. The surface noise is only heard in between tracks or in low musical passages. Labels may have small tears, tape marks, larger writing, etc. but still easily legible. There may be wear or deformation of the spindle hole. Cover: Looks worn, used. There may be some seam splitting (but not completely separated). There is some ring wear, where the ink has begun to wear off, giving the cover a look of snow falling. May have larger writing on it.
• G (Good) – Vinyl: Well-played, dull, grayish vinyl with deeper scratches and wear causing distracting surface noise (such as crackle that is continuous, or some hiss, pops, and similar). The record still plays through without any skips or any obtrusively loud pops or repeated clicks caused by deep scratches. It plays with some form of decency, so one can still enjoy the music even though you can still hear noise caused from the wear. Labels may be significantly defaced or damaged. Cover: A cover or sleeve have seam splits (possibly taped and repaired), especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear or other defects start to overwhelm the object.