THE KINKS - ARTHUR RARE ORIG 1969 LP w/ INSERT - EXC

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This item is the classic Kinks vinyl LP entitled Arthur. Or the decline and fall of the British Empire, originally released in 1969.  This is the original Reprise Records release with the two-tone orange and tan label.  This album is a concept album, which originally was to be the soundtrack of a television production based on the story of the Davies’ brother-in-law Arthur.  The real-life Arthur and his wife – Ray and Dave’s sister Rose – emigrated to Australia.  This album features songs about the English way of life, the changing society and mores, and the slow disappearance of the distinctly English way of life.  It is one of the finest albums ever, and was compared favorably to The Who’s Tommy (released a few months earlier).  It set the stage for the band’s return to the US after a five-year ban, albeit in changed form (this is the first album featuring John Dalton on bass instead of Pete Quaife.  This pressing is an original stereo vinyl pressing, with the two-tone orange and tan label as shown in the photo.  In addition, it still has the rare Victoria cut-out, as shown in the photo. 

The vinyl and the cover are in excellent condition, as shown in the photo.                                                                            

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Should you have any questions at all about postage, the payment method or for details about any item in particular, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Should you have any questions at all about postage, the payment method or for details about any item in particular, please do not hesitate to contact me.