MANFRED MANN As Is - Original UK Mono LP - Beat Freakbeat Mod Mike D'Abo Prog

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	$		25

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MANFRED MANN

As Is

Original UK Mono LP released on Fontana Records in 1966. Front-laminated sleeve with flipbacks on rear.

687920 1L▼1 420   /   687920 2L▼1 420

The departure of Paul Jones left Manfred Mann with a large void to fill in the summer of 1966. Not only was Jones a charismatic vocalist, he was also a writer and one of Manfred Mann's key selling points with the record buying public. The group's record company, HMV, realised this and hedged their bets by signing Jones for a new solo deal, but dropping the band from its roster.

In late 1966 while Jones was enjoying success with his first solo single, "High Time," a new version of Manfred Mann emerged with a cover of Bob Dylan's "Just Like A Woman" on Fontana. The new line up featured Mike D'Abo as vocalist (previously with A Band Of Angels) and was augmented by Klaus Voorman on bass, with Tom McGuiness switching to lead guitar. Despite this personnel change, the single was a top 10 hit and paved the way for this album, As Is.

Released in October 1966, As Is continued the pop sensibilities of their previous album, Mann Made, with the group firmly removed from its original R&B roots. In addition to "Just Like A Woman," highlights included a humorous tribute to a hangover entitled "Morning After The Party" and a slick vibes led rendition of the jazz standard "Autumn Leaves."

The general feel of the album shows a band searching for a direction and does not seem as focused as the Jones-led R&B material. Nevertheless there is some excellent playing, particularly from drummer Mike Hugg and Manfred Mann himself, whose jazz influenced style helped add a high brow dimension to the group.

The album was a top 20 hit in the UK charts and consolidated the group's reputation, on which they would continue to build over the next three years

Tracks Are :-

Side One

Trouble And Tea
A Now And Then Thing
Each Other's Company
Box Office Draw
Dealer Dealer
Morning After The Party

Side Two

 Another Kind Of Music
As Long As I Have Lovin'
Autumn Leaves
Superstitious Guy
You're My Girl
Just Like A Woman

Released on 'Fontana Records' in 1966

Catalogue No. TL 5377

Disc is in EX condition (some light surface marks)

Sleeve is in VG condition (general wear)

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