Roy Harper, Sophisticated Beggar, ULTRA RARE 1967 UK LP on Strike Records

Original UK first pressing on the Strike label. Cat #: JHL 105

This record I purchased in the Portobello Road (London) in the early 1970’s. I had always thought that the address, name and details were part of the cover (being an early pressing of the first album). It has been in only the last few years that I have realised that this has probably been written on by the great man himself. See below:-

Roy Harper – Fordwych Road
In 1966 he was living in Fordwych Road and his first album, Sophisticated Beggar, was made that year.

http://westhampsteadlife.com/2013/11/01/musicians-in-west-hampstead-and-kilburn/5071

also:-

https://www.everymantheatre.org.uk/shows/nick-harper-58-fordwych-road/

Tracklist

A1

China Girl

3:36

A2

Goldfish

2:47

A3

Sophisticated Beggar

5:07

A4

My Friend

4:06

A5

Big Fat Silver Aeroplane

3:39

A6

Blackpool

5:08

A7

Legend

3:43

B1

Girlie

3:02

B2

October 12th

5:54

B3

Black Clouds

4:31

B4

Mr. Stationmaster

3:04

B5

Forever

3:27

B6

Committed

• Matrix / Runout: (A-side): JHL 105 + A
• Matrix / Runout: (B-side): JHL 105 + B

Vinyl is in a very good condition, A few spindle marks and faint surface scuff marks. 

Sleeve is in a very good condition. ‘Writing’ to the front. Record ring mark and some discolouration.

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