George Harrison, Wonderwall Music, Apple Records 1968 LP, Rare UK 1st Press,
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Description
RARE UK 1st PRESSING OF GEORGE HARRISON'S 'WONDERWALL.' THE FIRST SOLO ALBUM FROM A MEMBER OF THE BEATLES. A TRUE RARITY!
Info:
With the release of ‘Wonderwall Music’ in November 1968, George Harrison was the first Beatle to step into the spotlight on his own.
In January 1968, Harrison traveled to EMI’s studios in Bombay for a whirlwind five-day session. There, he employed various local musicians, wrapping up work on Jan. 12. With time left on the clock in Bombay, Harrison decided to use the facilities and musicians to record a handful of ragas for possible use on future Beatles records. Only one song, ‘The Inner Light,’ was used, with the rest of the group adding its parts back home at the Abbey Road studios in London in February.
According to Mark Lewisohn’s ‘The Beatles Recording Sessions,’ the music Harrison recorded in Bombay was brought to the Abbey Road studios, where he embellished them with some famous friends. Even though they’re not officially listed on ‘Wonderwall Music,’ Eric Clapton and Ringo Starr make appearances. Clapton whips out some great lead guitar on ‘Ski-ing’, while Starr plays drums. Also, Peter Tork of the Monkees plays banjo on the album. He and Harrison became friends when the Monkees visited the U.K
Details
Title: Wonderwall Music
Artist: George Harrison
Label: Apple records
Year: 1968 (First pressing)
Cat No: SAPCOR 1
Mono/Stereo: Stereo
Sleeve condition:
The original fully laminated sleeve is in excellent condition with clean edges and fully legible spine. The only negative is a small bubble in the laminate to the front bottom left corner. (See images)
Insert condition:
The original card picture inner is in very good condition, with clean edges and some light circular disc wear.
Vinyl condition:
The vinyl itself is in very good condition. It is well played with some hairlines and light marks to both sides but plays well through with no skips or jumps, just some light background noise audible in quieter sequences. Both labels are in excellent condition with tax code KJ embossed on side 2.
In all, a rare one in very good condition! Doesn't come up all that often so happy bidding. Low starting price!
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Graded using record collectors guide. Postage quote is for UK bidders only, international bids are welcome and postage will be amended and charged at Royal Mail standard prices. I can combine postage so feel free to take a look at my other items
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