RARE VILLAGE THING VINYL:

*** AL JONES ***

JONESVILLE

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Having gone digital I now need to make some space, so my collection is gradually appearing here. I'm not an expert, so I have tried to provide as much detail as possible. Comments or corrections from experts or enthusiasts are always welcome if it helps me to provide an accurate description.

Almost certainly the best record ever on the highly collectable Village Thing label. The label was started by Ian A. Anderson as a showcase for his own work and some of the more neglected acts on the folk and blues scene. Ian himself was a leading light of the sixties blues scene in the UK, touring with some of the legends from the States and partnering Mike Cooper before going solo again, then forming Hot Vultures (with Maggie Holland) and The English Country Blues Band. Nowadays he is best known as proprietor/editor of fRoots magazine as well as broadcasting and championing World Music, having introduced acts such as Dembo Konte. Kausu Kuyateh, Tarika and many others to British audiences. All this is by the way, but serves to demonstrate that the guy has taste! Which brings us to Al Jones. Al has never sought recognition, which only partly explains why he is so little known to the general public. Ian knew him from the local Bristol folk/blues scene and promptly signed him to his new label, knowing a class act when he heard one. This is a great singer, musician and songwriter, who cannot be pigeonholed... Contemporary Folk? Blues? Rock? Progressive? He's all of these yet none of them; he is Al Jones, he is unique. Having just played the album for the first time in years I am impressed all over again. It is as fresh now as it was when I first heard it over 30 years ago.

On this album of songs and instrumentals Al plays 6 string 12 string, electric, and "Leslied" guitars and reverser as well as singing the vocal parts. He is accompanied on various tracks by Pete "Boris" Moody on electric bass, Tony Fennell on drums, Dave Gillis on electric piano and organ, and Graham Smith on a very bluesey harmonica and additional vocals. The production is by Ian A. Anderson and the album was mastered by George Peckham at Apple. The sleeve design is an early classic by Rodney Matthews (Plastic Dog) and the sleeve itself is by Shorepack and laminated front and back. This may be a small label but it's a very professional package.

"Al Jones is one of the long-lost treasures of the British folk club scene.

For a time there in the 60's his guitar adriotness and his exceptional

songwriting marked him as a star turn with a glittering future." (Colin Irwin)... more

The cover design is by Rodney Matthews and Terry Brace at Plastic Dog. Rodney has since become one of the most respected Fantasy artists in the world. He has done sleeves for Thin Lizzy, Nazareth, Asia, The Scorpions, Barclay James Harvest, Magnum (10), and Rick Wakeman. His originals are sought after by celebrities, John Cleese and Terry Jones being amongst his fans. Sir Gerald Nabarro once waved some of Rod's artwork in the House of Commons during a debate on pornography! Many of his paintings have been issued as posters, and he has illustrated books including Michael Moorcock's 'Elric at the End of Time'

 Take a look at Rod's Web Site (click here)

You may also like to see these pages about him:

http://www.tgottwald.de/mathews.htm

http://www.giger-art.com/surreal/Rodney-Matthews.html

http://www.papertiger.co.uk/bios/rodneym.html

DESCRIPTION OF THIS ITEM:

● Artist(s): Al Jones

● Title: Jonesville

● Mono/stereo: Stereo

● Size/format: 12 inch LP

● Speed: 33⅓ rpm

● Label and catalogue number: Village Thing VTS19

● Condition (see also scans): I have tried to be thorough and honest in the descriptions which follow, as I really don't want you to have any unexpected disappointments. Descriptions such as "Good", "Near Mint", etc are fully explained on the right under "Grading of Vinyl Records". Overall grading is Near Mint in an Excellent- sleeve.

● Audio quality:

● Side 1: Near mint - plays as new.

● Side 2: Near mint - plays as new.

● Visible condition of playing area:

● Side 1: Near Mint condition - you have to look very hard for any evidence of this record having been played, and it still has that "just pressed" sheen.

● Side 2: Near Mint condition - you have to look very hard for any evidence of this record having been played, and it still has that "just pressed" sheen.

● Labels:

● Side 1: Near Mint condition, you have to look very closely and angle the record to the light to see one faint spindle mark.

● Side 2: Mint condition, I can't see any evidence of use at all on this label.

● Inner sleeve: ): Excellent condition, the only creasing being very slight indeed. Just the beginnings of some discolouration.

● Outer sleeve (cover): Excellent- condition, very slight knocks on the corners, a couple of kinks, lamination a little bubbled along front/left edge. Slight pressure marking to rear cover from the record inside.

● Tracks:

Jeffrey Don't You Touch

Get Out Of My Car

Tell The Captain

Bernard's Exit

High And Dry

Earthworks

Ice Age

Time To Myself

To London With You

Most Chickens Are Mild And Friendly Or Would Like To Be

Caught In A Storm

Black Cat

The Wild Rover

GRADING OF VINYL RECORDS

+ or - symbols may be used to refine the marking

PLEASE NOTE THAT THESE DEFINITIONS ARE A GUIDE; SOME VARIATION IS BOUND TO OCCUR DUE TO THE INDIVIDUAL'S EARS, EYES AND AUDIO EQUIPMENT.

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● MINT: A record described as "Mint" is in brand-new condition - no surface marks or deterioration in quality.

● NEAR MINT: A record described as "Near Mint" falls slightly short of brand-new condition but exceeds the criteria for "Excellent".

● EXCELLENT: A record described as "Excellent" may show some minor signs of having been played and there may be some slight lessening of the audio quality. A sleeve and any inserts described as "Excellent" may show slight signs of use and slight creasing. The paper may show minor age discolouration.

● VERY GOOD: On a record described as "Very Good", the vinyl and label shows signs of frequent playing but there is no major deterioration in sound quality. There may be surface marks and/or light scratches and some surface noise. A sleeve described as "Very Good" will show wear compatible with the age of the disc and normal discolouration but with no major faults.

● GOOD: On a record described as "Good", sound quality has noticeably deteriorated - possibly some distortion and/or mild audible scratches. Appearance of the vinyl may show surface marking including a number of scratches. A sleeve described as "Good" may be discoloured and suffer from folds, split spine, scuffing and wear along edges and corners.

● FAIR: A record described as "Fair" remains playable but may have considerable surface noise and may jump in places. A sleeve described as "Fair" may have significant wear, obvious tears, stains, or may be defaced in some way.

● POOR: A record described as "Poor" is not properly playable due to bad surface marks, scratches, etc. A sleeve described as "Poor" may be seriously damaged or defaced.

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