Van Der Graaf Generator VDGG Pawn Hearts UK LP Charisma CAS 1051 Pink Scroll EX

	£		51
	$		68

Van Der Graaf Generator – Pawn Hearts was issued on Charisma CAS 1051 in October 1971. Pink Scroll labels. This copy is a first pressing with CAS 1051 A1-U / CAS 1051 B1-U matrix numbers.

It was VDGG's 4th album. The title of the album resulted from a slip of the tongue by Jackson, who allegedly said: "I'll go down to the studio and dub on some more porn hearts", of course meaning to say 'horn parts'. The album also includes a guest appearance by Robert Fripp on guitar.

Side One

1.   Lemmings (Including Cog)

2.   Man-Erg

Side Two

1.   A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers

•              Eyewitness

•              Pictures/Lighthouse

•              Eyewitness

•              S.H.M.

•              Presence of the Night

•              Kosmos Tours

•              (Custard's) Last Stand

•              The Clot Thickens

•              Land's End (Sineline)

•              We Go Now

Personnel

Hugh Banton: Hammond/Farfisa Organs, Piano, Mellotron, ARP Synthesizer, Bass Guitar and Pedals, Vocals

Guy Evans: Drums, Tympani, Percussion, Piano

Peter Hammill: Lead Vocals, Acoustic and Slide Guitar, Electric Piano, Piano

David Jackson: Alto, Tenor and Soprano Saxophones, Flute, Vocals

with:

Robert Fripp – Electric guitar (on Man-Erg and A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers)

Produced by John Anthony

Recorded at Trident Studios, London from July – September 1971.

The unlaminated gatefold sleeve is in Excellent (minus) condition with a little light surface, edge and cornerwear only. The spine is strong with clear text.

This copy did not have the lyric insert present, so I have photocopied the insert from another copy I own and include this. Not ideal but much better than none at all.

The vinyl is in Very Good ++ condition with only a little light crackle audible in the quietest sections and between tracks. No jumps or sticks. No loud pops or clicks. There are one or two light hairlines visible on the playing surfaces but the record plays without any distortion in the sound. The labels are close to perfect with just the faintest hint of spindlewear. 

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Grading :

M = Mint - as new

NM = Near Mint - very few, light signs of usage that don’t affect play - the cover has only minor signs of wear.

EX = Excellent - some signs of usage, but very little lessening in sound quality – the cover might have slight wear and/or creasing.

VG = Very Good - 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.

G = Good - 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, discolouration, etc.

+ and - are used as appropriate.

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UK (for packages up to £20 in value)

1 – 3 LPs            £2.90

4 – 6 LPs            £5.90

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