MASSIVE ATTACK Mezzanine 1998 VIRGIN/CIRCA ORIGINAL 2LP w/INNERS EXCELLENT
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Jul 29, 2021
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MASSIVE ATTACK Mezzanine 1998 VIRGIN/CIRCA ORIGINAL 2LP w/INNERS EXCELLENT
MASSIVE ATTACKMezzanine
1998 UK VIRGIN / CIRCA RECORDS LTD (WBRLP 4) ORIGINAL ISSUE
PRESSED ON TWO HEAVYWEIGHT VINYLS HOUSED IN A SINGLE SLEEVE COMPLETE WITH THE TWO ORIGINAL INNER SLEEVES
MATRIX: WBRLP 4 A-1-1-1 ? / WBRLP 4 B-1-1-1 ? / WBRLP 4 C-1-1-? ? / WBRLP 4 D-1-1-1 ?
Mezzanine is the third full-length album from Bristol-based trip-hop innovators Massive Attack. Released in 1998, it marked the moment when the dark undercurrents which had always been present in the collective's music came to the fore.
The album was highly acclaimed by critics upon its release and in 2000 Q magazine placed Mezzanine at number 15 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever.
Discordant rock guitars are featured on several tracks, allegedly against the wishes of founding member Andrew Vowles (aka Mushroom), who left the band shortly after the album's release, citing creative differences.
Mezzanine features the talents of long-time Massive Attack collaborator Horace Andy, along with guest vocalists such as Elizabeth Fraser.
In 1998 Manfred Mann sued Massive Attack for unauthorised use of a sample of the song "Tribute" from Manfred Mann's Earth Band's eponymous 1972 album, used in "Black Milk". The song has subsequently appeared as "Black Melt" on later releases and at live performances, with the notable absence of the sample.
Side A:
Angel – 6:18
Risingson – 4:58
Teardrop – 5:29
Side B:
Inertia Creeps – 5:56
Exchange – 4:11
Dissolved Girl – 6:07
Side C:
Man Next Door – 5:55
Black Milk – 6:20
Mezzanine – 5:54
Side D:
Group Four – 8:13
(Exchange) – 4:08
LABELS: NEAR MINT / VERY GOOD
All four labels are clean with light/moderate spindles.
Record One labels are unmarked.
Record Two labels have some writing to indicate their sides
VINYL Visual: EXCELLENT / VERY GOOD
All four surfaces have a few marks but these are all superficial and have little effect on the sound
VINYL Audio: EXCELLENT
The whole set plays beautifully with great sound.
A couple of ticks noted here and there but nothing major.
No scratches and overall very clean.
A very strong EXCELLENT
SLEEVE: NEAR MINT
The cover is sharp and square with little wear to speak of apart from a shop crease to the spine, all spine text is clear and bold
INNER SLEEVE: NEAR MINT / VERY GOOD
Both inner are clean and unmarked.
One has a small 5.5cm split to one edge
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINER, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Tracked)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £25.00 (International Tracked)
DUE TO THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES I WILL ONLY BE POSTING ONCE A WEEK ON FRIDAY
Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way 1292 (GS 8.3.6 (1292))
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