Royksopp "Melody A.M." 2xLP- Original First UK Press - Classic Gem EX/NM
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Royksopp - "Melody A.M."
Label: Wall Of Sound - WALLLP027
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Release: 12 Aug 2002
Genre: Electronic
Style: House, Downtempo,
Media Condition: Is Excellent. One disc has minor marks which are inaudible, and is Excellent, has a minor scratch which is only audible on the run off at the end. The other disc has no marks and is Near Mint. Excellent overall. lots of shine, no significant issues
Sleeve: is Near Mint - Can't detect any issues, as seen in the pics Inners are perfect. - see below for information on our gradings
Chilled-out or downbeat acts swept through the electronic scene during 2001 and 2002, prompting dozens of identikit compilations, all conjuring up images of exhausted clubbers returning home early in the morning and enjoying a cup of tea or a smoke after a hectic night out. And although downtempo electronica had always been largely album-based, most of these trackmasters didn't do much on the full-length front. The Norwegian duo Royksopp, however, displayed a careful hand with the boards on their 2001 debut Melody A.M.. Royksopp balances the haunted atmospheres of Boards of Canada with the more traditional "songwriting" sensibility of downbeat specialists like Groove Armada or Koop. The opener is proof enough, with a chunky bassline undergirding the spooky, ethereal refrain from Bobby Vinton's "Blue on Blue" recorded by some long-forgotten vocal chorus. There's much of beauty on Melody A.M., very textured and imaginatively produced to sound like few of their contemporaries; it's saying much to even admit that Royksopp is occasionally the equal of such otherworldly acts as Boards of Canada or Goldfrapp. They seem a bit too indebted to the gauzy synths of '70s soundtracks, but there are a few good exceptions, like the distinctly '80s sense of artificial ethereality to the closer, "40 Years Back/Come." Picking up the ball right about where Air dropped it after Moon Safari, Royksopp produced one of the most intriguing downbeat albums of the year.
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Tracklist
A1 So Easy
Written Bacharach And David
3:44
A2 Poor Leno
Vocals, Written-By Erlend Øye
3:57
B1 Eple 3:36
B2 In Space 3:30
C1 A Higher Place
Bass Ole Vegard '05' Skauge*
Co-producer Ole J. Mjøs*
Other [Extra Input] Rune Lindbaek
4:31
C2 Röyksopp's Night Out 7:30
D1 Remind Me
Vocals, Written-By Erlend Øye
3:39
D2 She's So
Written-By Peter Thomas
5:23
D3 Sparks
Vocals, Written-By Anneli Drecker
5:23
Companies, etc.
Pressed By MPO
Mastered At The Exchange
Phonographic Copyright Wall Of Sound Recordings
Copyright Wall Of Sound Recordings
Credits
Design Tom Hingston Studio
Mastered By Guy Davie
Performer Svein Berge, Torbjørn Brundtland
Photography By [Cover] Sølve Sundsbø
Photography By [Inner Sleeve] Marte Rognerud
Written-By, Producer, Arranged By Röyksopp
Notes
Track A1 contains a sample from "Blue On Blue" by Gals and Pals.
Track D2 contains a sample from "Love In Space" by Peter Thomas Sound Orchestra.
2001 Wall Of Sound Recordings.
Made in England.
Coloured text insert sleeves.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: 5028589014817
Matrix / Runout (Side A ): MPO WALL LP 027 A¹ Guy's THE EXCHANGE
Matrix / Runout (Side B): MPO WALL LP 027 B¹
Matrix / Runout (Side C): MPO WALL LP 027 C¹ Guy's THE EXCHANGE
Matrix / Runout (Side D): MPO WALL LP 027 D¹
Matrix / Runout (Side A): 850920-1 A1 812617-1 A1
Matrix / Runout (Side B): 850920-1 B1 812617-1 B1
Barcode (Side C): 812617-1 C1 850920-1 C1
Barcode (Side D): 850920-1 D1 812617-1 D1
OUR GRADINGS:
Sleeves and Vinyl Media are graded separately
Gradings as follows:
Mint(M)
Absolutely perfect in every way. Certainly never been played, possibly even still sealed. Used sparingly as a grade.
Near Mint (NM or M-)
A nearly perfect record. A NM- record has more than likely never been played, and the vinyl will play perfectly, with no imperfections during playback. Many dealers won't give a grade higher than this implying (perhaps correctly) that no record is ever truly perfect.The record should show no obvious signs of wear. Near Mint records may have some inevitable dust of age. PM or EP sleeve should have no more than the most minor defects, such as any sign of slight handling. An LP cover should have no creases, folds,seam splits, cut-out holes, or other noticeable similar defects. The same should be true of any other inserts, such as posters, lyric sleeves, etc.
Very Good Plus (VG+) / Excellent
A Very Good Plus record will show some signs that it was played and otherwise handled by a previous owner who took good care of it. Defects should be more of a cosmetic nature, not affecting the actual playback as a whole. Record surfaces may show some signs of wear and may have slight scuffs or very light scratches that don't affect one's listening experiences. Slight warps that do not affect the sound are "OK". The label may have some ring wear or discoloration, but it should be barely noticeable. Spindle marks maybe present. Picture sleeves and inner sleeves will have some slight wear, slightly turned-up corners, or a slight seam split. An LP cover may have slight signs of wear, and may be marred by a cut-out hole,indentation, or cut corner. In general, if not for a couple of minor things wrong with it, this would be Near Mint.
Very Good (VG)
Generally many of the defects found in a VG+ record will be more pronounced in a VG disc. Surface noise will be evident upon playing, especially in soft passages and during a song's intro and fade, but will not overpower the music otherwise. Groove wear will start to be noticeable, as with light scratches (deep enough to feel with a fingernail) that will affect the sound. Labels may be marred by writing, or have tape or stickers (or their residue) attached. The same will be true of picture sleeves or LP covers. However, it will not have all of these problems at the same time.
Good(G), Good Plus (G+)
A record in Good or Good Plus condition can be played through without skipping. But it will have significant surface noise, scratches, and visible groove wear. While the record will be playable without skipping, noticeable surface noise and "ticks" will almost certainly accompany the playback.
Sleeves:A cover or sleeve will have seam splits, especially at the bottom or on the spine. Tape, writing, ring wear, or other defects will be present.
Poor or Fair
The record is cracked, badly warped, and won't play through without skipping or repeating. The picture sleeve is water damaged, split on all three seams and heavily marred by wear and writing.
Sleeves:The LP cover barely keeps the LP inside it. Inner sleeves are fully split, crinkled, and written upon.
Generic Sleeves
Within the context of grading items in the term "generic" refers to a type of sleeve that is not specific to the release. A generic sleeve is either a plain sleeve or a company sleeve with standard company artwork. A sleeve that is graded as "generic" needs no further grading.
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