Dana Gillespie Rare LP Box Of Surprises DECCA LK5012
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Dana Gillespie
Very Rare Vinyl LP
'Box Of Surprises'
Released on Decca Records 1968 LK5012
Although Dana Gillespie is probably best known for her early-'70s spell among David Bowie's most visible cohorts, her own career dates back almost as far as Bowie's himself, with the pair even sharing a record label (Decca) and producer Mike Vernon during the late '60s.
WhereasDavid Bowie was more intent on aping Anthony Newley and the English music hall traditions, however, Dana Gillespie was turning in an album that stands as the missing link between period Marianne Faithful and future Elastica. An angular pop edge dominates Box Of Surprises, one that utterly defies the decades that have passed since its recording, while the gentler songs such as "For David, the Next Day" (not surprisingly written for Bowie) and "Grecian Ode" pack an alluring impact of their own.
The years since Box Of Surprises have seen Dana Gillespie undergo any number of musical changes, from her flirtation with glam, through blues and folk, and even a spell of near-symphonic rock, alongside sometime-Mike Oldfield collaborator Tim Cross. This album predicts most of those moves, and still sounds astonishingly fresh because of that. ~ Dave Thompson, All Music Guide
A Unique opportunity to bid on a rare and much sought after vinyl album...
The condition of this Vinyl album is Excellent, there are no scratches or scuffs, the centre hole is in absolutely brilliant condition, and considering it is 40 years old this year it is in fantastic condition.
I wish I could say the same for the album's sleeve. Unfortunately the spine of the sleeve has become very worn over the years and has split two thirds of the way along the spine.
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