MAGNA CARTA "Songs From Wasties Orchard" VERTIGO SWIRL

	£		40
	$		53

 
MAGNA CARTA "Songs From Wasties Orchard" VERTIGO SWIRL BOX SLEEVE, SWIRL BAG, ONE PLAY, BEAUTIFUL MINT AUDIO

MAGNA CARTA
Songs From Wasties Orchard

ORIGINAL UK VERTIGO (6360 040) FIRST PRESSING (July 1971) OF MAGNA CARTA'S THIRD LP "Songs From Wasties Orchard" - IN BEAUTIFUL CONDITION (possibly only been carefully played (or more correctly, part played) just the one time - there is only one light spindle trace on one label - none on the other and the vinyl surfaces are unmarked and shine like-new) AND IT DELIVERS ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS, PRISTINE AUDIO THROUGHOUT (ON MY SYSTEM - AT A LOUD VOLUME!) - FANTASTIC COPY

PRESSED ON QUALITY MID-WEIGHT VINYL (quite thick and chunky for Vertigo) WITH THE FIRST UK VERTIGO SWIRL LABELS
FIRST PRESS MATRIX: 6360040 1Y//1 11 1 (side one) and 6360040 2Y//1 11 5 (side two)
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FOLD-OUT BOX SLEEVE WHICH OPENS UP TO REVEAL A CRATE OF RED APPLES
AND COMES COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL POLY-LINED VERTIGO SWIRL INNER SLEEVE (DATE CODED '0171' - January 1971)

Magna Carta's third album was the first with guitarist Davey Johnstone on board, one reason for its subsequent immortality in collecting circles. Another is the extravagant packaging that accompanied the original Vertigo release. The gatefold sleeve was designed to open up like a box, with a layer of apples within. Add a crystalline Gus Dudgeon production and, of course, the popularity among collectors of the original Vertigo swirl label design, and Songs from Wasties Orchard emerges as a seldom seen but much sought-after gem.
For anybody familiar with the group's first two albums, Magna Carta's own style remained constant, a collection of beautifully stylised folk ballads sung and gently strummed with a warmth and versatility that saw the group endure (and, presumably, enjoy) constant comparisons to mid-period Simon & Garfunkel.
The addition of Johnstone to the original duo does little to derail those remarks indeed, his own musical versatility puts one firmly in mind of the Americans' more ambitious moments, as mandolins, sitars, and harpsichords dance behind Glen Stewart and Chris Simpson's magically melded vocal harmonies.
Highlights of the album are manifold. Songs from Wasties Orchard is one of those rare records where every song contributes something massive to the overall mood. But the (by comparison) rocking "Wayfaring," Johnstone's virtuoso "Down Along Up," and the evocatively reflective "Isle of Skye" are genuine milestones, while the curiously titled "Home Groan" closes the album with a shockingly electrified country-rocker that is hard to shake out of your head.
Songs from Wasties Orchard has rightfully been proclaimed Magna Carta's finest hour. Certainly neither of their subsequent studio albums can touch it, while its two predecessors sound positively tentative in comparison to the confidence that carries the dozen songs here. All are worth checking out, but this is where your journey should begin

Track Listing:
Side 1: The Bridge At Knaresborough Town / White Snow Dove / Parliament Hill / Wayfaring / Down Along Up / Country Jam
Side 2: Time For The Leaving / Isle Of Skye / Sponge / Sunday On The River / Good Morning Sun / Home Groan

LABELS: Beautiful clean, bright and fresh labels with just one light spindle trace on the information side - none on the swirl side - in my opinion this copy has only been partly played just the one time - MINT(-)
?VINYL Visual: Both surfaces retain their original deep, glossy sheen and appear practically as-new. There are some light markings on the run-off on Side Two but these could well have been there since manufacture and have no audio consequence otherwise, this is a beautiful pristine piece of vinyl. There is also a shallow undulation to the record when revolving on the turntable but it's very slight has no effect at all on playback - visually MINT(-)
VINYL Audio: Gorgeous audio reproduction on this first pressing with a crystal clear and detailed sound - deep, rich and beautifully warm. On careful play at a loud volume it sounds sensational and there are no scratches, no sticks/jumps, no clicks/pops and no surface noise - the run-ins, track divisions and quiet sections (of which there are many as this is generally a very gentle LP) are practically silent and I have no hesitation in grading this copy as MINT for audio - the playback is flawless
?SLEEVE: Great design which opens up to reveal a box of red apples on the central compartment which holds the record. It's in lovely condition but there is a crease to the top corner and two narrow vertical lines of surface rubbing to the front of the sleeve (on the outer edges - please see close-up photos). Both of these issues are very, very minor otherwise, this is a beautiful sleeve with very little edge wear - all spine text is clear and bold - and with no damage to the tab section (I don't think its ever been used - opened/closed). Critically graded an EXCELLENT (at least) - a very fine example indeed
The original Vertigo Swirl inner sleeve is also in great shape with no edge splits, just a touch of discolouration from the glue used to secure the lining but otherwise, EXCELLENT

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