TUDOR LODGE 1Y1/2Y1 1st PRESS VERTIGO SUPERB FOLD-OUT COVER & AMAZING AUDIO NM
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Nov 27, 2022 Sold Date
Nov 17, 2022 Start Date
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Tudor Lodge : Tudor Lodge 1Y1 / 2Y1 1st Press 1971 w/ Gimmix Cover

The word 'rare' is used too often in my opinion but it certainly applies to this album.  Pressed in only limited numbers this has to be one of the finest examples in existence today with a clarity, depth and warmth that is as close to perfect as is possible.  Having played every track in full I can confirm that the only obvious intrusion are two light clicks on the first track of S2 but aside from that the audio is phenomenal!  For this 'quiet' album to play with such clarity is a genuine rarity and there is barely any static either.  The vast majority is 'as new' and that is no exaggeration, it has lost none of its original sonic quality.  Not only that but the vinyl is visually stunning also with only very minimal spindle wear.

The iconic six panel cover is in superb condition with only minimal wear on the edges and corners and the two die-cut panels are in perfect shape with no wear at all.  The original swirl inner is also excellent order with no side splits etc.  A STUNNING example of this increasingly rare folk 'rock' album.

6360043  1Y // 1  420  1 1

6360043  2Y // 1 ▽ 420  1 1 2

The audio on S1 is Mint(-) (T1 intro Near Mint)

The audio S2 is Mint(-) (T1 Ex+)

The fold-out cover is Ex+

The labels are Near Mint

The Swirl inner is Ex+
Visual description

The vinyl is in lovely condition and still has a stunning glossy sheen with no scratches.  There is no dulling to the surface, no groove wear and I can only locate a small number of very faint hairlines under a strong light.  There is one small hairline mark on S2 that is a little more obvious but it is still faint and obviously has no affect on the audio.  The run out grooves are very clean and the iconic Vertigo labels have no marking or writing and only minimal spindle wear.

Play grading  

The intro on 'It All Comes Back To Me' plays beautifully with only 3/4 very light static ticks at the start which are of course non-intrusive.  The audio is so sharp and precise and so close to perfect.  Steuart's opening vocal is so clean with only a minimal amount of static/sibilance on a 3/4 words but so quiet you barely notice it.  I am being picky!  The first chorus plays with stunning clarity.  It continues in the same way with a clarity of sound that can only be described 'as new'.  I cannot emphasise enough just how 'crystal clear' the audio is - the vocals and acoustic accompaniment is STUNNING and I heard only three mega light dust ticks.  This is a spectacular start to this classic album and I will grade the intro as Near Mint and the remainder as Mint it is that good.

'Would You Believe?' plays with exceptional clarity from start to finish with no 'background' at all.  The clarity and depth of the audio could not be enhanced in any way and I have no hesitation in grading this as Mint such is the quality.  Even during the more 'up-tempo' moments there is literally no intrusion and the final note has no 'background' either.  Wow!

The intro on 'Recollection' plays perfectly and the first verse is equally as good.  It proceeds in the same manner with not so much as a dust tick and again the clarity is second to none.  Not only has this vinyl been so well preserved over the last 50+ years but it is also obvious that it has hardly been played.  You don't get clarity and definition like this on a heavily played vinyl!  There is no interference and Mint is again deserved.

The acoustic intro on 'Two Steps Back' is 'as new' and the first verse more than keeps up this fine standard.  It continues to play with sublime quality with no sign of any interference and once again I cannot believe what I hearing!  A touch of sibilance on the vocal every now and then but this common and totally non-intrusive and the clarity throughout is so impressive.  The instrumental sections in particular are exceptional - the warmth and depth of the audio is exceptional.  Let's say Mint- for this one.

'Help Me Find Myself' is of the same high end standard with no ticks, clicks, pops or static much like all the other tracks!  From the first note to the last there is no intrusion and I cannot find fault.  Perhaps a hint of barely audible sibilance but am I being too critical?  Very possibly!  This is vinyl and the audio really is of the highest calibre and I am sure many would say Mint but I will say Mint- just to err on the side of caution.

'Nobody's Listening' ends the side with imperious quality once more.  There is no interference and the clarity through every section is stunning.  There is barely any inner groove distortion and Mint- is well deserved.

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The instrumental opening on 'Willow Tree' plays with phenomenal quality and 'as new' sums it up perfectly. The following quiet section does have a couple of light clicks and three barely audible ticks but this passage still plays very clearly with no background static.  The vocal then plays beautifully with no intrusion and the acoustic end section has only a couple of very brief static 'moments'.  I will grade as Ex+ overall but again the majority plays to a higher standard than that.

The quiet intro on 'Forest' plays with impeccable clarity and Green's opening vocal is just as good with only a couple of mega light dust ticks.  Steuart's first vocal also plays with unbelievable quality with just one light tick towards the end.  From then on it plays with a clarity, depth and warmth that belies the age of the album.  There is no interference and remember the majority of this album is quiet!  Mint-

'I See A Man' plays with stunning quality and again I cannot find fault.  Pure, clear Mint audio from the first note to the fade out.  Audio does not get any better than this!

A more up-tempo number in 'The Lady's Changing Home' and the sonic quality is just as strong I am pleased to say.  This is another occasion where each note plays with such precision i.e. there is 'muddiness' to the sound, something you only find on a lightly played vinyl.  Each vocal is flawless and that applies to the instrumental passages also.  The guitar work is so clean, so precise and to the end there is no no interference.  Mint all the way.

The purely acoustic 'Madeline' has to be heard to be believed and somehow 'perfect clarity' does not do it justice.  I have to keep reminding myself this is a rare album that is over 50 years old!  In essence it plays with a clarity and warmth that is 'AS NEW' from start to finish.  I cannot put into words just how immaculate the audio is - this is better than any reissue and that is precisely why the Vertigo pressings are so collectable.  You cannot find this clarity, depth and resonance via any other medium and this is unequivocally Mint with only a couple of dust ticks.  Amazing clarity!

The 'spoken' intro has no 'background' and then 'Kew Gardens' plays with outstanding audio for a final track.  There is no interference and there is no discernible distortion whatsoever.  A very impressive ending to this stunning album and easily deserving of a Mint- grade.

In summary this very rare and collectable first pressing plays to a fantastic standard with barely any intrusion.  As you can see from my detailed description above there are only a couple of light clicks on S2 and only a very minimal amount of non-intrusive static i.e. very very minimal!  As stated this has only been lightly played and has retained its original sonic quality so incredibly well - the clarity of sound is STUNNING to say the least!  It is also worth pointing out that the dead wax between tracks is from recollection perfectly silent, that gives you an idea of the clarity on offer here.  The vinyl and cover have been beautifully preserved over the years and any die-hard collector will be hugely impressed by both I am sure.  A superb example of this very rare LP and surely one of the finest ever seen on eBay.

The Fold-Out Cover & Swirl Inner

I have seen a few copies of this album down the years (but only owned one other!) but have never a cover as impressive as this one.  It has clearly not been handled very much and has held its original shape and structure so well.  It has only very minimal rubbing on the edges and only a little wear on the corners and the spine is also very clean.  The textured front cover is in beautiful condition with only one very small faint graze and the back cover is super clean with no marking.  Of course it opens up into six separate panels and for once the left and right die-cut panels are in perfect condition with no splits or tears.  The 'inside' of the cover is in superb order with no marking and the inner spine is undamaged.  Once fully opened you can see that all six panels are perfectly clean on the reverse side.  A stunning cover in so many ways!

The original Swirl inner (dated 0671) is in great condition with no side splits or tears, very little creasing and only minimal age related fading.

Play tested on my Pro-Ject Essential III Turntable / B&W 684 Speakers

This record has been cleaned on a Pro-Ject VC-S machine

6360043  1Y // 1  420  1 1

6360043  2Y // 1 ▽ 420  1 1 2


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