ACCOLADE S/T FOLK PROG RARE STEREO COLUMBIA

£ 91

$ 121

£ 91 Sold For

Oct 13, 2019 Sold Date

Oct 3, 2019 Start Date

£ 3 Start price

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Artist. Accolade. Title. Accolade. Label Columbia. First UK Press 1970. Catalogue number. SCX 6405. Matrix YAX 4041-1 YAX 4042-1.

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Accolade's one of those short-lived late-1960s/early-1970s English bands that attempted to expand musical boundaries, mixing traditional English folk with some rock influences. In one respect the band (bassist Eden Abba, woodwind player Brian Cresswell, singer/guitarist Gordon Giltrap, drummer Ian Hoyle and guitarist Don Partridge) was quite different from many of their contemporaries - namely they were brimming with talent. Prior to their collaboration in Accolade, both Giltrap and Partridge had enjoyed some solo recognition. Giltrap had released a pair of critically praised solo albums, while Partridge (who was actually working as a busker), enjoyed a fluke UK hit with the song "Rosie"). Unfortunately, Accolade's pastoral stylings guaranteed instant obscurity.
Produced by Don Paul, 1969's cleverly-titled "Accolade" is hard to accurately describe. Recorded with former Artwoods bassist Malcolm Pool replacing Abba, the collection exhibits a smooth and calming sound throughout. Largely acoustic (though you don't really realize it), material such as "Maiden Flight Eliza" (featuring some weird Mamas and Papas-styled harmonies "Prelude To a Dawn" and "Never Ending Solitude" wasn't exactly mainstream rock, nor did it fall under the banner of Fairport Convention-styled English folk. Imagine well crafted cocktail jazz with the addition of a touch of English folk ("Ulysses") and you'll get a feel for the LP. While that doesn't sound like a ringing endorsement, the result is actually a fascinating album that we repeatedly come back to. Our favourite tracks? Abba's only contribution, the bluesy "Nature Boy" and the surprisingly hard rocking "Gospel Song".

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This is an ORIGINAL UK 1st pressing Columbia record label. This LP sold hardly at all and was almost immediately deleted. Stereo copies are very scarce.

Vinyl:  Plays superbly without any problems. Not even a trace of crackle. Under a bright light some minor sleeve removal marks BUT absolutely nothing serious. Easy EX.
EXCELLENT: 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.
Sleeve: EX-. A great sleeve and the original front laminate only flipback one for this first UK press version. The sleeve has a couple of line creases at the spine. Nothing serious.

Labels: NM. Rare first issue Stereo. See photos.
Inner sleeve. EMI advertising sleeve EX. No splits. No tears.
Will be sent with a NAGAOKA anti static inner sleeve as well as the original one.
Overall a really great looking AND sounding copy.
You will not be disappointed!

Due to parcels not arriving items sent to the following countries must be sent fully insured. If value is between £20 and £50 the cost is £10.65. Each extra lp up to 5 lps is £1.60 each
If value is over £50 the cost is £13.99. Each extra lp up to 5 lps is £1.60 each.
This applies to Italy and Ukraine.
Discounts given for multi purchases up to a maximum of 5 lps. SEE BELOW.
UK 1-5 records £4.75 2nd class signed for.
Europe £13.99. International tracked & insured. Each extra LP £1.60 Maximum 5LPs ROW £15.99. International tracked & insured. Each extra LP £3.20. Maximum 5LPs

Grading is as follows based on collector magazine UK
MINT: Virtually unplayed. The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. Cover is pristine.
EXCELLENT: 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.
V.G PLUS: The record will still be nice and shiny, but may have a few light marks, and will play well. Slight wear and tear on the cover.
V.G: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items.
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, etc.
FAIR: Fair. It is noticeable that the record has been played so much that the sound quality has deteriorated very noticeably. The cover and contents are showing signs of folding, scuffing of edges etc.
Further information. All records are separated from the covers and sent in a brand new polythene sleeve and packed in heavy duty cardboard.
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  A full refund is guaranteed if you are not completely satisfied with your purchase.