Family Entertainment A2/B2, Tri-colour label No poster EX/VG+

	£		15
	$		19

Family Entertainment 

UK released 1969 Reprise label
Matrix: RSLP 6340A-2 ?T: RSLP 6340B-2 ?T
Distributed By Pye Records (Sales) Ltd  

Family are often seen as an unjustly forgotten act, when compared with other bands from the same era. Family's sound was distinguished by several factors the vocals of Roger Chapman, described as a "bleating vibrato" and an "electric goat", were considered unique, although Chapman (according to Wikipedia) was trying to emulate the voices of R&B and soul singers Little Richard and Ray Charles, with some reviewers noting however that Chapman's voice could be grating and irritating occasionally. John "Charlie" Whitney was an accomplished and innovative guitarist, and Family's often complex song arrangements were made possible through having multi-instrumentalists like Ric Grech and Jim King in the band and access to keyboards such as the Hammond organ and the new Mellotron. The band's sound has been variously described as progressive rock, psychedelic rock, acid rock, folk rock, jazz fusion, not to mention "British art rock," and hard rock. 

Sleeve:  Released in a front-laminated flip-back sleeve.
The laminated front sleeve maintains its original sheen with fully readable proud spine no rips or tears. Light signs of handling only; few small creases/ very light ringwear and slight rub on opening edge  - see photos.  Matt rear cover, again light signs of wear only, lower edge stereo sticker has name on it - solid VG+

Labels:  Reprise tri-colour Steamboat grooved label, light age related signs of handling only (see photos) solid EX

Vinyl: Original heavyweight vinyl that maintains its lovely bright, glossy sheen, couple of feint wispy lines, one small scuff, nothing more, visually graded EX/EX+

Audio: Solid audio separation, plays through clean with no pips, pops, skips, sticks or jumps, there is however some dust crackle and light static in run and between tracks, nothing that overpowers or interferes with play, graded EX- or better

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MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. 

EXCELLENT: The record shows little signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might show slight wear and / or creasing.

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite some noticeable surface marks and the occasional light surface scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.