THE JAM All Mod Cons LP POLYDOR 1978 UK orig+2nd press+inner PAUL WELLER-FOXTON
€
25
$
29
Favourite Auctions
To save auctions to your favourites, please login
If you don't have an account, please register
Description
WE ARE POSTING EVERYWHERE IN THE WORLD.
SO IN ORDER TO AVOID MISUNDERSTANDING WE ADVISE YOU TO ENQUIRE
ABOUT POSTAGE COST BEFORE YOU ACTUALLY BID/PURCHASE THE ITEM
PLEASE ASK FOR ANY INFORMATION
THE JAM
The Jam were the most popular band to emerge from the initial wave of British punk rock in 1977; along with the Sex Pistols, the Clash, and the Buzzcocks, the Jam had the most impact on pop music. While they could barely get noticed in America, the trio became genuine superstars in Britain, with an impressive string of Top Ten singles in the late '70s and early '80s. The Jam could never have a hit in America because they were thoroughly and defiantly British. Under the direction of guitarist/vocalist/songwriter Paul Weller, the trio spearheaded a revival of mid-'60s mod groups, in the style of the Who and the Small Faces. Like the mod bands, the group dressed stylishly, worshipped American R&B, and played it loud and rough. By the time of the group's third album, Weller's songwriting had grown substantially, as he was beginning to write social commentaries and pop songs in the vein of the Kinks..."ALL MOD CONS"
tracklist
Side A: ALL MOD CONS - TO BE SOMEONE (DIDN'T WE HAVE NICE TIME)
MR. CLEAN - DAVID WATTS - ENGLISH ROSE - IN THE CROWD
Side B: BILLY HUNT - IT'S TOO BAD - FLY - THE PLACE I LOVE
'A' BOMB IN WARDOUR STREET - DOWN IN THE TUBE STATION AT MIDNIGHT
1978 LP POLYDOR RECORDS STEREO POLD 5008
MADE IN ENGLAND ORIGINAL BUT SECOND PRESSING
[Original copies with custom colour target labels and picture inner sleeve with cat .# front upper right.
(a similar edition of All Mod Cons exists without cat # on the inner). Track A5 is not listed on the cover.]
SINGLE COVER + INNER SLEEVE
[Issued in a semi-glossy picture cover with an illustrated inner sleeve with the full lyrics]
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: none
LABEL: POLYDOR - 3-COLOR TARGET LABEL - BLACK TEXT
Catalog on cover: (spine) POLYDOR DELUXE POLD 5008
(rear) POLYDOR DELUXE POLD 5008 (2442 155)
Catalog on labels: POLD 5008 (2442 155)
Matrix / Runout (Side A, Stamped): POLD 5008 A // 1 STR 16 (Etched): STRAWBERRY
Matrix / Runout (Side B, Stamped): POLD 5008 B // 3 ? E420 11 1I
On labels: rim text reads "All rights........prohibited"
? 1978 Polydor Ltd. U.K.
Made in England
Produced by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven
*Produced by Vic Coppersmith-Heaven and Chris Parry
On Inner Sleeve: This sound recording was made by Polydor Ltd. First published in the United Kingdom in 1978.
Record manufactured and distributed by Polydor Ltd. ? 1978 Polydor Ltd © 1978 Polydor Ltd
On Back Cover: ....Recorded at RAK (Upper London) and Eden Studios.....
....Thanks to Nick, Alan, Dave and Roadies and Southend Kids for conversation
grading
RECORD EX but (please, read above description)
SLEEVE VG(+) but (please, see pictures and read above description)
The Jam regrouped and refocused for All Mod Cons, an album that marked a great leap in songwriting maturity and sense of purpose. For the first time, Paul Weller built, rather than fell back, upon his influences, carving a distinct voice all his own; he employed a story-style narrative with invented characters and vivid British imagery à la Ray Davies to make incisive social commentary -- all in a musically irresistible package. The youthful perspective and impassioned delivery on All Mod Cons first earned Weller the "voice of a generation" tag, and it certainly captures a moment in time, but really, the feelings and sentiments expressed on the album just as easily speak to any future generation of young people. Terms like "classic" are often bandied about, but in the case of All Mod Cons, it is certainly deserved...(AllMusic)
price rating
