STONE MINT 1974 EMBOSSED/SHRINK JONI MITCHELL COURT & SPARK WISTFUL HAUNTING
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FANTASTIC ~MINT~ FACTORY SHRINK WRAP + STICKER
ORIGINAL 1974 ! ..|/\|...............................................|/\|..
Joni Mitchell
Court and Spark
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USA - ASYLUM RECORDS - 7ES 1001
FANTASTIC FINAL COLLECTION COPY ... you won't find a better 1974 first print unless, what, it's SEALED?
STILL IN ORIGINAL FACTORY SHRINK WRAPPER ...
Included is a stylized custom designed transparent sticker across the cellophane over the embossed gatefold cover ... there was money put into this cover!
"Court And Spark" is most definitely Joni Mitchell's transitional album, from wistful and haunting songstress/writer to edgy, bittersweet visionary. At first listen, it's so musically melodic and catchy you can pass it off as great dinner music. But once the reality sets in at the appropriate time, this album rubs your face in the sand. There is cynicism here. "Trouble Child" is one of the most haunting and bitter songs she ever recorded. The title track is almost a last flirtation with her "Blue" period. "Help Me" is beautiful pop about blissful confusion. "Free Man In Paris" is great tale about a mogul's exhaustion and cravings of personal freedom (Geffen, perhaps?). "People's Parties", "The Same Situation", "Down To You" & "Car On A Hill" are all self-explanatory. "Raised On Robbery" and her cover of Wardell Gray's (via Annie Ross) "Twisted" pre-date punk rock with plenty of attitude and "don't mess around with me" vibes. There's more to the story behind the lilt!!
Side one:
"Court and Spark" 2:46
"Help Me" 3:22
"Free Man in Paris" 3:02
"People's Parties" 2:15
"Same Situation" 2:57
Side two:
"Car on a Hill" 3:02
"Down to You" 5:38
"Just Like This Train" 4:24
"Raised on Robbery" 3:06
"Trouble Child" 4:00
"Twisted" 2:21
CONDITION: The cover: rated: STONE MINT ! Beautiful in shrink wrap embossed gatefold copy is perfect = has a "perfect" fresh appearance -- there are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ... VERY collection worthy for certain! Original store price sticker on outside of cellophane
The vinyl: Rated: M- top copy = shiny smooth - playing with very enjoyable CLEAN audio ... both Asylum labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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