FAMILY Music In A Doll's House 1968 UK REPRISE 1st *STEREO* EX+
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Oct 27, 2014
Sold Date
Oct 17, 2014
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£ 20
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FAMILY Music In A Doll's House 1968 UK REPRISE 1st *STEREO*
FAMILYMusic In A Doll's House
UK REPRISE (RSLP 6312) FIRST PRESSING (August 1968)
PRESSED ON HEAVYWEIGHT VINYL (172g) WITH THE FIRST ISSUE UK REPRISE STEAMBOAT LABELS
MATRIX: RSLP 6312 A-3G / RSLP 6312 B-3G
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FRONT LAMINATED FLIPBACK SLEEVE WITH *STEREO* STICKER "Printed and made by Garrod & Lofthouse Ltd. Patents pending"
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL PLAIN WHITE DIE-CUT POLY-LINED INNER SLEEVE WITH UK PATENT NUMBER AND 'FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING' PRINTED IN BLUE
Music in a Doll's House (1968) is the debut full-length release from the earliest incarnation of Family, featuring Roger Chapman (harmonica/tenor sax/vocals), Rick Grech (violin/ cello/bass guitar/vocals), Rob Townsend (percussion/drums), John "Charlie" Whitney (guitar/pedal steel guitar/keyboards), and Jim King (harmonica/keyboards/soprano sax/tenor sax/vocals).
Their highly original sound has often been compared to Traffic, which may be in part due to the production skills of Jimmy Miller and Dave Mason, the latter also contributing the organic and rootsy rocker "Never Like This."
Family's deceptively involved arrangements are coupled with an equally unique blend of Chapman's commanding vocals driving through the jazz and folk-rooted tunes.
"The Chase" is a spirited opener that immediately establishes their unmistakable vibe, which is furthered on the sides "Old Songs for New Songs" and the aggressive rocker "Peace of Mind." The antithesis can be heard on the rural-flavoured "Mellowing Grey" and "Winter," or perhaps the almost blatantly trippy "See Through Windows."
Side One: The Chase / Mellowing Grey / Never Like This / Me My Friend / Variation On A Theme Of Hey Mr Policeman / Winter / Old Songs New Songs / Variation On A Theme Of A Breeze
Side Two: Hey Mr Policeman / See Through Windows / Variation On A Theme Of Me My Friend / Peace Of Mind / The Breeze / 3 x Time
LABELS: EXCELLENT
Clean, bright and unmarked labels - clearly well played but also very well cared for
VINYL Visual: EXCELLENT
Practically unmarked in normal light, under bright light the surfaces display hairlines and some in-vinyl pressing blemishes - all audibly insignificant
VINYL Audio: EXCELLENT+
Even though this copy has seen a few spins there is no deterioration in sound quality or much else to fault - no scratches or loud clicks/pops - just a touch of low-level background on the run-ins and in-between some of the tracks - nothing major - plays beautifully throughout
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT+
A really fine example - no were to speak of on the edges or spine - just some rub to the corners and front laminate, which still retains a deep, glossy sheen
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW INNER SLEEVE WITH ANTI-STATIC LINER, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: FREE (2nd Class Recorded Delivery)
UK: £9.00 (Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day by 1pm)
EUROPE: Airmail: £14.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £17.00 (International Signed For delivery)
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