SCOTT WALKER Scott 4 (Philips 1969 LP) G/fold Sleeve EX

	£		45
	$		60

SCOTT ENGEL (WALKER) - SCOTT 4

Philips SBL 7913

Walker dropped out of the British Top Ten with his fourth album, but the result was probably his finest '60s LP. While the tension between the bloated production and his introspective, ambitious lyrics remains, much of the over-the-top bombast of the orchestral arrangements has been reined in, leaving a relatively stripped-down approach that complements his songs rather than smothering them. This is the first Walker album to feature entirely original material, and his songwriting is more lucid and cutting. Several of the tracks stand among his finest. "The Seventh Seal," based upon the classic film by Ingmar Bergman, features remarkably ambitious (and relatively successful) lyrics set against a haunting Ennio Morricone-style arrangement. "The Old Man's Back Again" also echoes Morricone, and tackles no less ambitious a lyrical palette; "dedicated to the neo-Stalinist regime," the "old man" of this song was supposedly Josef Stalin. "Hero of the War" is also one of Walker's better vignettes, serenading his war hero with a cryptic mix of tribute and irony. Other songs show engaging folk, country, and soul influences that were largely buried on his previous solo albums. ALL MUSIC GUIDE

Record: EX (vinyl is in super condition...looks hardly played)

Cover: EX- (A good, strong card Gatefold cover...minor scuffs and a little shelf-wear)

Labels: Both are nice & clean...minimal spindle-wear

PROBABLY THE HARDEST TO FIND & MOST SOUGHT AFTER OF ALL SCOTT WALKER'S 60s LPs.

Low starting price!

I have many years experience in buying & selling records and tend to specialise in items from the 50s, 60s and 70s. I use the standard Record Collector's Grading System. I try to give a full and honest description of all the records I sell and my 100% feedback score is a clear indication that buyers agree with my gradings and comments. However, no one is perfect and I may make mistakes from time to time (please have a look at my returns policy).

EXCELLENT (EX): The record shows some signs of having been played but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VERY GOOD (VG): The record has obviously been played many times but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration etc.

Far too many sellers use the term MINT incorrectly. It is extremely rare to find records from the 50s, 60s and 70s in MINT condition. Consequently I do not use this term very often.

I do not normally sell records that are below GOOD unless they have some rarity value. 

I pack all records very carefully as I want you to receive the record(s) in the condition that I would like to receive them. I use official card record mailers with TWO layers of card inside. Normally I remove the record from the cover to prevent movement and wear on the cover during transit. I always obtain a proof of postage from the Post Office. If you require Recorded Delivery and/or Insurance please let me know as soon as possible after the auction has finished.

I have a 100% positive feedback score with over 1400  positive feedback comments.

I offer a full refund should you not be satisfied with your purchase. Please read my return policy below.

Bid with confidence and thank you for looking.

Be sure to add me to your favorites list!

Check out my other items!