THE MMs BAR RECORDINGS - SANDRA CROSS - 2011 - TRUNK - V. RARE & UNPLAYED
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THE MMs BAR RECORDINGS
SANDRA CROSS
TRUNK RECORDS JBH040LP - UNPLAYED!
A wonderful opportunity to own this very odd and very rare (250 copies only!) album from 2011, in superb UNPLAYED condition,
plus a sealed copy of the equally rare cd version!
'Spelt MMs and pronounced the 'Em's Bar', this small hive of buffet activity used to live in coach F on the Midland Mainline trains (hence
the 'MM') running regularly between Leicester and London. During each trip the staff at the MMs Bar would announce that it was, or in some
cases was not, open for business. Business meant hot food, light snacks and a dazzling array of drinks.
Making the journey weekly between 2006 and 2007 was Sandra Cross. An artist working on an ongoing project called 'What Did You Eat
Today?' Sandra attempted to record the MMs bar announcements whenever she got on to the train. However, there was no consistency
as to when an announcement would start; somnetimes it would be at the beginning of a journey, sometimes they'd pipe up several minutes
after the train had left the station. You'll hear that the recordings have a wild fluctuation in quality, based on a wide variety of voices, tone and
delivery. Shunted together like old rail yard stock, these basic recordings represent a strangely engaging set of monologues all based on the
same menus and occasional 'safety information'. According to Sandra, these recordings demonstrate not just the unimpressive, uninspiring
menus available but, more importantly, reveal something about the individual reading the announcements out loud.' Notes by Jonny Trunk
taken from the album sleeve.
Sleeve: Thick white card with the British Rail logo in black on the front, and Jonny's notes on the back. Absolutely fault-free! No wear, tears,
repairs, marks or other damage!
Inner Sleeve: Plain white, slightly shaped and die-cut. Again, in fault-free condition!
Side One: One continuous band. No track listing.
Side Two: As per Side One.
Matrix Codes: Side One - BHJBH 040LP BB40157-01 A1 MK
Side Two - BHJBH 040LP BB40157-01 B1 MK
Vinyl: Clean, shiny and unmarked! UNPLAYED! Superb!
Labels: Intact and unmarked! Spindle-free zones!
This is just one item from my own extensive and eclectic personal collection of music and related bits and pieces which I will be listing over the next few months, or so.
I have been collecting for more than 30 years, so check back regularly to see what other gems I may have unearthed - they won't be listed in any particular order!
I am not a dealer, so won't use traditional grading terms but, instead, will describe each item as carefully and honestly as I can with text and photos. Bidders are then free to form their own opinions. Any apparent marks showing in the photos are reflections or dust, etc., unless otherwise specifically identified. If in doubt, please contact me with any queries before bidding and I will get back to you promptly with an answer. I will also keep you informed throughout the whole ebay process.
All vinyl will be packaged in sturdy cardboard mailers with at least two stiffeners and will be despatched within 2 working days of payment being received. PayPal is preferred, but please contact me before bidding to discuss alternative, acceptable methods.
Please note that I do not give postage discounts on multiple purchases. Each item will be sent separately.
Postage rates: UK - 2nd Class £2.60, Europe/R.O.W. - AirMail Small Packet £6.00/£10.00.
Thanks for looking and Happy Bidding!
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