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Fairport Convention – Liege & Lief LP 12" Vinyl Record - NEW

Liege & Lief (1969) is widely regarded as the cornerstone of British folk rock and one of the most influential albums in the history of modern English traditional music. With the addition of Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention fully committed to reinterpreting traditional ballads with electric instrumentation, setting the template for bands such as Steeleye Span, Pentangle, and countless successors. The album marks a decisive turning point where folk moved from revivalist preservation into a dynamic, contemporary rock context, making it historically foundational rather than merely classic.

🎵 Album Highlights

This 2023 Island/UMC reissue presents the album in stereo with its iconic gatefold sleeve, restoring the original artwork and atmosphere. The record balances epic narrative balladry (“Matty Groves,” “Tam Lin”) with tightly executed instrumental medleys, showcasing Fairport’s precision and musical interplay. Sandy Denny’s vocals bring emotional clarity and power, while Richard Thompson’s guitar work and Dave Swarbrick’s violin anchor the electric folk sound that defined the genre.

✔️ Key Features

• Definitive folk-rock milestone from 1969

• Classic Island-era gatefold presentation

• Stereo mastering faithful to the original release

• Legendary performances by Sandy Denny, Richard Thompson, and Dave Swarbrick

• Seamless integration of traditional songs with electric instrumentation

• Iconic medley showcasing Fairport’s instrumental command

• Blueprint album for the entire British folk-rock movement

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

• Emotional impact: timeless, haunting traditional storytelling with modern intensity

• Collector appeal: essential title in any serious folk or rock collection

• Sound quality: clear, balanced stereo that highlights vocals, fiddle, and guitar

• Cultural weight: owning this is owning a piece of British music history

🎶 Tracklist

Side A
A1 – Come All Ye
A2 – Reynardine
A3 – Matty Groves
A4 – Farewell, Farewell

Side B
B1 – The Deserter
Medley:
B2.1 – The Lark in The Morning
B2.2 – Rakish Paddy
B2.3 – Foxhunter’s Jig
B2.4 – Toss The Feathers
B3 – Tam Lin
B4 – Crazy Man Michael

📦 Product Info

• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo, Gatefold

• Number of Discs: 1

• Vinyl Color: Black

• Special Sleeves or Packaging: Gatefold sleeve

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