PETER HAMMILL Silent Corner And The Empty Stage (Charisma) UK 1st Pressing MINT-
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PETER HAMMILL The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage (Charisma CAS 1083) UK 1st Pressing MINT-
RARE UK first pressing of Peter Hammill`s solo album "The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage" on Charisma Records (February 1974).
"One of the best of Peter Hammill's early solo albums. The thought-provoking, questioning lyrics of "Forsaken Gardens" and "A Louse Is Not a Home" query the fundamental premises of modern society (a theme later continued on The Noise) while "Rubicon" is a truly sensual love song. Throughout the album, Hammill's vocals scour the depths and reach to the skies and explore every place between sometimes harsh, sometimes as gentle as a lullaby. Always effective.." - Ali Sinclair, allmusic.com
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MINT- COVER in near-perfect condition. Please see photos for details.
- Unlaminated first-pressing UK gatefold sleeve in pristine condition.
- A single tiny cease to the spine (at center).
- Includes original company stock inner sleeve in MINT(-) condition.
MINT- RECORD, played a handful of times at most.
- Near-perfect vinyl on both sides, with impeccable audio reproduction throughout.
- Lightest background crackle in between tracks and in some quiet passages.
- Two small thumbnail scuffs (a few millimetres long; in "Forsaken Gardens" and "A Louse Is Not A Home") are absolutely inaudible.
- Original Charisma Records "Mad Hatter" labels with a light spindle line on each side.
- The matrix stamps in the run-off grooves read as "CAS 1083 1 Y//2 M 1 2 5 - A Porky Prime Cut" and "CAS 1083 2 Y//2 M 1 3 6 - Pecko".
- This copy of "The Silent Corner And The Empty Stage" is certified to be a UK first pressing, issued in February 1974.
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