| Spirogyra Bells Boots Shambles UK LP 1st Press SUPERB! | |
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Selling price : GBP 837.50 Bids : 20 End Auction date: 2008-05-11 To see the auction page click here |
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Spirogyra – Bells, Boots & Shambles was issued in the Martin Cockerham (vocals/guitar) and Mark Francis originally formed Spirogyra as a duo in Bolton, Lancashire in the summer of 1967. When Martin went to Canterbury University in 1969 he expanded the band to include fellow students Barbara Gaskin (vocals), Steve Borrill (bass guitar), and Julian Cusack (violin). They were soon spotted by student union entertainments officer Max Hole, who offered to manage them and got them a recording contract with B&C Records. Their debut album, St. Radigunds, was named after the street that their student house was on. It established them as a cult act on the underground club circuit, and sold respectably. Its follow-up, 1972's Old Boot Wine, appeared on Peg Records and showcased a harder-edged sound than their predominantly acoustic debut. After the release of Old Boot Wine, the band was pared back to the duo of Cockerham and Gaskin, who were by now romantically involved. Their final album, Bells, Boots and Shambles, appeared on Polydor in April 1973 and sold very poorly. Widely regarded today as one of the classics of British 'acid folk', it featured guest appearances from the band's former members, as well as contributions from Henry Lowther on trumpet. Copies of all three albums are rare and expensive today, with Bells, Boots and Shambles almost impossible to acquire. Dave Mattacks of Fairport Convention played drums on all three albums as a guest. In March 1974 Spirogyra had their very last tour, with Martin Cockerham (vocals and guitar), Barbara Gaskin (vocals and electric piano), Rick Biddulph (bass and guitars) and Jon Gifford (woodwinds). The new, rather experimental material was very promising, but never made it on to a fourth studio album. Tracks: Side 1 3. Parallel Lines Never Separate 4. Spiggly Side 2 1. An Everyday Consumption Song a) In The Western World b) Jungle Lore c) Coming Back d) Western World reprise. Musicians: Barbara Gaskin: Vocals Martin Cockerham: Vocals, guitar Steve Ashley: Whistle Steve Borrill: Bass John Boyce: Cello Julian Cusack: Piano, violin Henry Lowther: Trumpet Dave Mattacks: Drums Stan Sulzman: Flute Recorded at Morgan Studios, Produced by Max Hole for September Productions Ltd. Engineered by Robin Black Cello / Flute / Trumpet arrangements by Dolly Collins and Julian Cusack. Very delicate unlaminated E.J.Day single sleeve is in Excellent condition with a little gentle edge and cornerwear. There is a tiny sticker tear down the lower yellow cross-spoke of the A in SPIROGYRA (you can just make this out in the photo if you look closely). There is one slight crease in the bottom right hand corner of the front. The spine has no wear and the text is fully legible. No unwanted writing. No seam splits. Bearing in mind the vulnerable construction, the sleeve is in remarkable condition for its age of 35 years. The vinyl is in Excellent ++ condition. The record surfaces sparkle and betray no wear whatsoever. The labels likewise look brand new as does the spindle hole (as you can see in the photos). Playback is astonishingly good – I think I may have heard just two tiny low-level ticks throughout the entire duration of both sides, but I’m not sure - the audio is crystal clear without the merest hint of distortion or crackle. There can be few better examples than this left in existence. Please see my other similar LPs for sale. Over the coming weeks and months I will be listing hundreds of classic prog, psych, folk and jazz LPs, including numerous Swirls and many other collectors' holy grails. Don't miss out - keep watching and bookmark me in your favourite sellers. Once they are gone, they are gone!! 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. Payment Payment is expected within 5 days of auction end. PAYPAL is welcomed and there are no charges for anyone. In the Non-paying bidders will be reported to eBay. Shipping Policy : The records are taken out of the sleeve to avoid splitting - if not still sealed. They are sent in professional mailers with proper stiffeners for extra protection. A polythene sleeve is included in every case. 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