Tucker Zimmerman UK LP Village Thing Press Sheet RARE

	£		22
	$		29

Tucker Zimmerman – Self-Titled was issued in the UK on 22nd September 1972 on the highly collectable Village Thing label VTS13. First and only pressing (on this label) of probably 1,000 copies. As a bonus this comes with a copy of the Village Thing promotional letter, giving biographical details. Altogether an extremely rare package.

An obscure American singer-songwriter who was born in San Francisco in 1941. Had recorded an album for Regal Zonophone in the UK in 1969 (produced by Tony Visconti) before the expiry of his visa led him to take up residence in Belgium. By constant gigging, he developed a good following in Belgium and Germany and recorded this album himself at home in 1971 on a borrowed tape machine. His sound (especially when embellished with organ) and pace of delivery sound highly distinctive to my ears. I am sure that the primitive recording techniques actually complements rather than detracts from these songs.

Tracks:

Side 1

1.    Another Normal Day

2.    Freeway

3.    A Friend Like You

4.    Left Hand Of Moses

5.    No Love Lost

Side 2

1.    She’s An Easy Rider 

2.    Amusement Park 

3.    Back On The Road Again 

4.    Canary Island Rain  Comfort

5.    Keep That Fire Burning 

Musicians

·       Tucker Zimmerman: Voices, 12-String guitar, organ, electric piano

·       Philippe Chapelle: 6-String guitar on “No Love Lost”

·       Marie-Claire: Distant voices

Very delicate textured single sleeve is in Very Good (+) condition with light ring, edge and cornerwear and a 2 to 3 inch seamsplit in the middle of the top seam. Spine is perfectly legible and opening edge still sharp and narrow.

The vinyl is in Very Good + condition. The very occasional tick and bit of light crackle. There is possibly some high-end vocal distortion on one or two tracks but I sense this is from the primitive recording and/or pressing rather than wear to the vinyl since the record surfaces betray nothing more than very light hairlines. Labels are perfect.

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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.

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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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