The Beatles Sgt. Pepper's Nimbus Supercut UK 12" LP
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Album Information
Artist The Beatles Title Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Heart's Club Band (12" Nimbus Supercut audiophile version) Record Label Parlophone Cat. number PCS 7027 Mono/Stereo? SCountry
UK Released 1984 Matrix no. YEX 637-A1 YEX 637-B2 Please enquire if you need the matrix numbers
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Album Condition
Disc
Marks
Side 1
EX Side 2 EXSurface
Hairlines
Side 1
EX Side 2 EXScratches
Side 1
EX Side 2 EXOther Info.
Disc looks unplayedSound
Surface Noise
Side 1
EX Side 2 EXPops/Clicks
Side 1
EX Side 2 EXScratches
Side 1
EX Side 2 EX Other Info.Sleeve
Ring / Surface Wear
Front
EX Back EX Inside EXCard Creases
Front
EX Back EX Inside EXShelf Wear
Edge
VG Small scuff on lower edge Spine VG Small scuff on spine Corner EX Other Info. Sleeve in Excellent conditionAll records are graded by the Record Collector Rare Price Guide - Grading System
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Background Information
Click on the link to find the original source of this information: - Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band With Revolver, the Beatles made the Great Leap Forward, reaching a previously unheard-of level of sophistication and fearless experimentation. Sgt. Pepper, in many ways, refines that breakthrough, as the Beatles consciously synthesized such disparate influences as psychedelia, art-song, classical music, rock & roll, and music hall, often in the course of one song. Not once does the diversity seem forced — the genius of the record is how the vaudevillian "When I'm 64" seems like a logical extension of "Within You Without You" and how it provides a gateway to the chiming guitars of "Lovely Rita."There's no discounting the individual contributions of each member or their producer, George Martin, but the preponderance of whimsy and self-conscious art gives the impression that Paul McCartney is the leader of the Lonely Hearts Club Band. He dominates the album in terms of compositions, setting the tone for the album with his unabashed melodicism and deviously clever arrangements.
In comparison, Lennon's contributions seem fewer, and a couple of them are a little slight but his major statements are stunning. "With a Little Help From My Friends" is the ideal Ringo tune, a rolling, friendly pop song that hides genuine Lennon anguish, à la "Help!"; "Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds" remains one of the touchstones of British psychedelia; and he's the mastermind behind the bulk of "A Day in the Life," a haunting number that skillfully blends Lennon's verse and chorus with McCartney's bridge.
It's possible to argue that there are better Beatles albums, yet no album is as historically important as this. After Sgt. Pepper, there were no rules to follow — rock and pop bands could try anything, for better or worse. Ironically, few tried to achieve the sweeping, all-encompassing embrace of music as the Beatles did here.
Track Listing: -
1 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band Lennon, McCartney 2:02
2 With a Little Help from My Friends Lennon, McCartney 2:44
3 Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds Lennon, McCartney 3:28
4 Getting Better Lennon, McCartney 2:47
5 Fixing a Hole Lennon, McCartney 2:36
6 She's Leaving Home Lennon, McCartney 3:35
7 Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite! Lennon, McCartney 2:37
8 Within You Without You Harrison 5:05
9 When I'm Sixty-Four Lennon, McCartney 2:37
10 Lovely Rita Lennon, McCartney 2:42
11 Good Morning Good Morning Lennon, McCartney 2:41
12 Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band (Reprise) Lennon, McCartney 1:18
13 A Day in the Life Lennon, McCartney 5:33
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