THE KINKS Arthur Or The Decline And LP PYE 1969 ITALY orig+foc SLAP 62.014 RARE
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THE KINKS
DAVE DAVIES, MICK AVORY, RAY DAVIES, JOHN DALTON
Although they weren't as boldly innovative as the Beatles or as popular as the Rolling Stones or the Who,
the Kinks were one of the most influential bands of the British Invasion. Like most bands of their era,
the Kinks began as an R&B/blues outfit. Within four years, the band had become the most staunchly
English of all their contemporaries, drawing heavily from British music hall
and traditional pop, as well as incorporating elements of country, folk, and blues
"ARTHUR OR THE DECLINE AND FALL OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE"
Produced by Ray Davies
1969 LP PYE RECORDS SLAP 62.014 STEREO
MADE IN ITALY ORIGINAL PRESSING
Originally published in UK in 1969, but RELEASED FOR THE FIRST TIME IN ITALY ONLY IN JUNE 1971.
FULLY LAMINATED (on the outside) GATEFOLD SLEEVE (Unipak Style)
This version: Runout (on both sides, Etched, the release date): 14-6-71 (June 6, 1971)
Distributed by Dischi Ricordi S.P.A. Milano
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: none
LABEL: PYE - LIGHT BLUE LABEL - BLACK TEXT
Catalog on cover: (spine & rear) SLAP 62.014
Catalog on labels: [SLAP 62.014 (S/62.014-1)] / [SLAP 62.014 (S/62.014-2)]
Matrix / Runout (Side A, Stamped): S 62014-1
Matrix / Runout (Side B, Stamped): S 62014-2
Other / Runout (on both sides, Etched, the release date): 14-6-71
On labels: top rim text reads 'LICENCED BY PYE LIMITED, ENGLAND'
bottom rim text reads 'MADE IN ITALY BY DISCHI RICORDI S.p.A.'
?1971
All selections composed by Ray Davies
Produced by Ray Davies
Arrangement by The Kinks
Rights Society: SIAE (stamped in blue on Side A only)
On Back Sleeve: Notes by Geoffrey Cannon and Julian Mitchell
All Songs Written by Ray Davies - Produced by Ray Davies - Tracks Arranged by The Kinks
Recorded at Pye Studios, London
Distributed by Pye Records (Sales) Ltd.
A.T.V. House Great Cumberland Place London W.1.
DISTRIBUZIONE DISCHI RICORDI S.P.A. - VIA BERCHET 2 - MILANO
from my records collection
tracklisting
Side A: VICTORIA - YES SIR, NO SIR - SOME MOTHER'S SON
DRIVIN' - BRAINWASHED - AUSTRALIA
Side B: SHANGRI-LA - MR. CHURCHILL SAYS
SHE BOUGHT A HAT - LIKE PRINCESS MARINA
YOUNG AND INNOCENT DAYS - NOTHING TO SAY - ARTHUR
grading
RECORD VG+ but (please, and read above description)
SLEEVE VG(+) but (please, see pictures and read above description)
Arthur (Or the Decline and Fall of the British Empire) extends the British-oriented themes of Village Green Preservation Society,
telling the story of a London man's decision to move to Australia during the aftermath of World War II.
It's a detailed and loving song cycle, capturing the minutiae of suburban life, the numbing effect of bureaucracy,
and the horrors of war. On paper, Arthur sounds like a pretentious mess, but Ray Davies' lyrics and insights have rarely
been so graceful or deftly executed, and the music is remarkable. An edgier and harder-rocking affair than Village Green,
Arthur is as multi-layered musically as it is lyrically. "Shangri-La" evolves from English folk to hard rock, "Drivin'" has a lazy grace,
"Young and Innocent Days" is a lovely, wistful ballad, "Some Mother's Son" is one of the most uncompromising antiwar songs
ever recorded, while "Victoria" and "Arthur" rock with simple glee. The music makes the words cut deeper, and the songs
never stray too far from the album's subject, making Arthur one of the most effective concept albums in rock history,
as well as one of the best and most influential British pop records of its era...(AllMusic)
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