Marc Ellington: Rains / Reins of Changes UK LP B&C Charisma Richard Thompson EX+

	£		79
	$		105

Marc Ellington - Rains / Reins of Changes was issued in the UK in 1971 on B&C (Charisma) CAS 1033. 1st and only pressing. This album was also released in the USA on Ampex and in Holland (on Philips with a green sleeve). On this, his 2nd album, all tracks are originals with the exception of "Blue Suede Shoes" and the trad. arr. "Yarrow" and "Alligator Man".

Marc Ellington was a singer / songwriter whose performances and recordings made a significant contribution to the development of Folk/Rock. His collaborations with members of the Byrds, Fairport Convention and the Flying Burrito Brothers forged an important link between leading musical innovators on both sides of the Atlantic. From 1969 to 1973 Ellington recorded 5 solo LP’s and contributed to recordings by many other artists including Richard and Linda Thompson, Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort. These days Ellington is the Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Aberdeenshire and lives at Towie Barclay Castle in the North East of Scotland. No longer performing, he now serves on the board of a number of Cultural and Heritage organisations and is involved in a range of major conservation and restoration projects throughout the UK and abroad.

Tracks:

Side 1

1.       Oh No It Can’t Be So

2.       On Your Own

3.       Saving Grace

4.       Song For A Friend

5.       Yarrow

6.       I’m leaving (America)

Side 2

1.       Rains / Reins Of Changes

2.       The Life You Love

3.       Days Used To Be Much Warmer

4.       Alligator Man

5.       All The Times

6.       Blue Suede Shoes

Musicians:

Gerry Conway, Tony Cox, Mike Deighan, Sandy Denny, Pat Donaldson, Ray Duffy, Karen Ellington, Marc Ellington, Gary Field, Fritz Fryer, Mark Griffiths, Chris Hillman, Gordon Huntley, Trevor Lucas, Dave Mattacks, Iain Matthews, Dave Pegg, Sneaky Pete, Rick Roberts, Steve Rye, Richard Thompson.

Produced by Marc Ellington and Tony Cox

Engineer: Vic Gamm

Recorded at Sound Techniques Studios, Chelsea, London

Gimmick single textured “envelope” sleeve is in strong Excellent condition with strong colours and unsquashed fully legible spine. There is mild edge and cornerwear, however, the often damaged interlocking tab remains perfectly attached and functional (see photo).

Great news also that the lyric inner, so often missing, is present and in Near Mint condition.

The vinyl is in beautiful Excellent + condition, in fact it would be Near Mint were it not for slight crackle audible in the track gaps when played very loud. This is a superior copy of what is a rare and highly collectible album. 

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Grading :

M = Mint - as new

NM = Near Mint - very few, light signs of usage that don’t affect play - the cover has only minor signs of wear.

EX = Excellent - some signs of usage, but very little lessening in sound quality – the cover might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VG = Very Good - no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch - normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.

G = Good - 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.

+ and - are used as appropriate.

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