kentgirl22 is pleased to offer for sale the following very rare original UK 1st pressing vinyl LP:

MARC ELLINGTON

"RAINS / REINS OF CHANGES"

VERY RARE ORIGINAL 1971 UK B&C (CHARISMA) LABEL 1ST PRESSING LP COMPLETE WITH INSERT LYRIC SHEET!

CAT.NO.CAS 1033

MATRIX NO. A-1U / B-1U

Very rare early 70s electric / folk-rock LP by the legendary MARC ELLINGTON with the mighty Richard Thompson and Fairport backing!!

On offer here, from my own collection, is an original 1971 UK 1st pressing on the Black & Green B&C (Charisma) label with rear opening fliptop envelope style textured cover. Comes complete with the rare lyric sheet insert!  Excellent condition. This fabulous folk-rock LP hardly ever turns up for sale these days as an original UK 1st pressing!

Marc Ellington's Rains/Reins of Changes features a whole bunch of guest artists from the distinguished 'Fairport family' including Richard Thompson, Sandy Denny, Dave Mattocks, Pat Donaldson, Dave Pegg, Ian Matthews and Trevor Lucas.

Sandy Denny sings backing vocals on two tracks; I'm Leaving (America) and Alligator Man where she is also joined by Trevor Lucas.

Tracks

Side 1.

1. Oh No, It Can't Be So
2. On Your Own
3. Saving Grace
4. Song For A Friend
5. Yarrow
6. I'm Leaving (America)

Side 2

1. Rains/Reins Of Change
2. The Life You Love
3. Days Used To Be Much Warmer
4. Aligator Man
5. All The Times
6. Blue Suede Shoes

Rare Original 1971 UK 1st Pressing B&C Records Stereo LP Complete With Lyric Sheet Insert

Record Label: B&C Records

Catalogue No: CAS 1033

Matrix Nos: A-1U & B-1U

(Signifies original 1st pressing) 

Year: 1971

Made In UK

CONDITION

Vinyl: EX

(Thick heavy vinyl retains its full gloss and shine, it's virtually blemish free, having only a couple of very faint wispy hairlines seen under a bright light. This LP has been played very little and carefully in the near 40 years I have owned it. The vinyl is in truly excellent condition and plays beautifully with superb sound clarity throughout. A great original 1st pressing of this rare UK 70s folk/rock lp)

Labels: VG+ / EX

(The A side label has some faded black marker pen initials (see pic.no.7). The B side label is clean and unmarked)

Lyric Sheet Insert: EX

(The often missing lyric insert is present and is in excellent condition)

Sleeve: VG+ near EX

(The original 'E.J.Day Group' rear opening gimmix (envelope style) textured single sleeve has some light edgewear rubbing (most noticeable on the top and bottom) and light cornerwear on the four tips. The opening flap with interlocking tab on the rear has minimal wear, its completely intact and untorn, and there are no splits in the hinging part. The spine is solid and straight, perfectly legible and clear, just a few very tiny scuffs present. The front of the sleeve has a few small marks and a couple of rubbing scuffs near the top left side along with some light ringwear. Overall this notoriously fragile sleeve is in near excellent condition and is frankly one of the best examples I have seen on account of its implausibly delicate construction.)

 NOTES

MARC ELLINGTON

"RAINS/REINS OF CHANGE"

RARE ORIGINAL 1971 B&C RECORDS CAS-1033 A-1U/B-1U FIRST UK PRESSING LP + LYRIC INSERT 

Musicians:

Marc Ellington (Vocals, Acoustic Guitar); Richard Thompson (Lead Electric Guitar); Sandy Denny (Vocals); Trevor Lucas (Vocals); Dave Pegg (Bass); Pat Donaldson (Bass); Mark Griffiths (Bass); Dave Mattacks (Drums); Gerry Conway (Drums); Ray Duffy (Drums); Ian Matthews (Vocals); Tony Cox (Piano); Chris Hillman (Vocals); Sneaky Pete (Steel Guitar); Gordon Huntley (Steel Guitar); Mike Deighan (Guitar); Karen Ellington (Banjo); Rick Roberts (Vocals); Gerry Field (Fiddle); Mick French (Fiddle); Steve Rye (Harmonica)

On offer here, from my own collection, is this exceptionally rare original 1971 UK B&C Records 1st pressing 12-track vinyl LP complete with scarce lyric insert!!

On the B&C original 1st press Black and Green label

Housed in original 1st press 'E.J.DAY GROUP' textured rear opening 'envelope' cover

Comes complete with its original and often missing lyric sheet insert!!

Cat.No. CAS 1033

Matrix No's: A-1U & B-1U

On offer here, from my own collection, is this extremely rare original MARC ELLINGTON 1st pressing vinyl LP titled "RAINS / REINS OF CHANGE" released in 1971 on the UK B&C (Charisma) label.

Marc Ellington "Rains / Reins of Changes" was issued in the UK in 1971 on B&C (Charisma) CAS 1033. This is the 1st and only UK pressing of this magnificent folk/rock LP. On this, his 2nd album, all tracks are Ellington composed originals with the exception of "Blue Suede Shoes" and the trad. arr. "Yarrow" and "Alligator Man".

Marc Ellington was a singer / songwriter whose performances and recordings made a significant contribution to the development of Folk/Rock. His collaborations with members of the Byrds, Fairport Convention and the Flying Burrito Brothers forged an important link between leading musical innovators on both sides of the Atlantic. From 1969 to 1973 Ellington recorded 5 solo LP’s and contributed to recordings by many other artists including Richard and Linda Thompson, Fairport Convention and Matthews Southern Comfort.

Marc Ellington inspired musicianship, great songs and the sheer cast of players featured. Ellington's friendship with Fairport Convention and in particular Richard Thompson resulted in a collection of Fairport alumni on this magnificent recording. Not content with Thompson adding sizzling red hot guitar to many tracks , Daves Pegg and Mattacks together with the late great Sandy Denny also contribute! And this is not to omit Trevor Lucas, Pat Donaldson and Gerry Conway from the then Fotheringay line-up. But the clincher, (not to forget ex Fairporter Ian Matthews), is the presence of most of The Flying Burrito Brothers in the studio, presumably taking time off from some London gigs. Rick Roberts (vocals), Sneaky Pete on pedal steel and, ex Byrd, Chris Hillman (mandolin and vocals), mingle with our finest folk-rockers as if born for the occasion! So, the music can't be anything else but brilliant can it? Among the many highlights are Thompson's fluid yet biting lead guitar on 'Days Used To Be Much Warmer' and the sheer exuberant vocals of 'Oh No! It Can't Be So'. Also just listen to Roberts' and Hillman's heart-rendingly aching chorus on 'All the Times'. The whole album is totally wonderful, a beautiful record indeed, justly regarded by many as a classic of the UK early 70s progressive folk-rock era.

RICHARD THOMPSON, TREVOR LUCAS & SANDY DENNY, TERRY COX, DAVE PEGG, CHRIS HILLMAN, IAN MATTHEWS, DAVE MATTACKS, GORDON HUNTLEY, PAT DONALDSON, GERRY CONWAY, SNEAKY PETE & MORE....

THIS ORIGINAL UK 1ST PRESSING LP LP IS AN ABSOLUTE MUSICAL DELIGHT!!

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