BARRY DRANSFIELD Original 1972 Polydor FOLK MILL LP

£ 241

$ 319

£ 241 Sold For

Aug 28, 2011 Sold Date

Aug 18, 2011 Start Date

20 Number Of Bids

Great Britain Country Of Seller

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Description

Chances is are if you're looking at this, you already know what it is! One of the rarest UK folk records, Barry Dransfield's solo debut (sans brother Robin) From 1972.

Sleeve - VG: Good, bright, no splits on any seam. light bumps on corners. Whitish smudge in the top left corner that I have not attempted to clean (see pics), back is clean as a whistle. Sticker for shop it was originally sold in on spine (from the Isle of Skye!) which again, I've not attempted to remove. Barely any ringwear.

Record - VG: I'll be conservative with the grade here as again, I've made no attempt to clean this. There are very a few visible hairlines and no deep scratches, although there is slight smudging on the rim of the vinyl where it has been handled (looks like fingerprints - se pics). A quick clean with the right materials would render this a VG to a NM, but again, I'm lacking them so don't want to attempt it myself.

Additional info:

In 1972, Barry Dransfield recorded his debut solo album. Just called "Barry Dransfield", the album is a real delight from start to finish. It features an array of traditional songs arranged by Barry, some original ones and some fantastic covers from people like Michael Hurley ("The Werewolf") and David Ackles ("Be my friend"). Sadly, the album was deleted just after nine months from his initial release, because it was released on Folk Mill, a Polydor sublabel created to enter the folk field, but the Polydor guys realized soon that this was not their business, and deleted their whole catalog immediately (including also the C.O.B. Moyshe McStiff album). Needless to say, the album has become a true rarity and a collectors item since then. Record Hunter voted him "the rarest folk album" and Tapestry Of Delights book described it as "along with Vashti Bunyan's "Just another diamond day", this debut solo album, full of enchanting folk, is one of the two most sought after major label folk albums"

Track Listing:

1. The Werewolf

2. Be my friend

3. Jigs: Hyde park mansions / Irish jig

4. She's like a swallow

5. Broken barricades

6. Girl of dances

7. Lots of little soldiers

8. Lily's ballade

9. Reels: The trip to Derrow / The traveller / St. Anne's reel

10. Robin Hood and the peddlar

11. General Worthington

Postage will be £3.00 in UK - £8.00 international. I can also add insurance at buyers request, fee negotiable.
I will be packing with mailer, stiffeners and plastic sleeve.
Thanks!

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