The Kinks

" Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire "

*New / Official 2019 Double Remastered Edition 

Format: LP, Black Double Vinyl , Gatefold Sleeve

Label: Warner/BMG

Barcode: 4050538513103

Release Date: 25/10/2019

OVERVIEW

The hugely well-respected and historically important Kinks seventh studio album Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire was released on 10th October 1969, and celebrates its 50th anniversary on 2019. 'Rock musical' in style and one of the most effective concept albums in rock history, the album was constructed by Kinks' frontman Ray Davies as the soundtrack to a subsequently cancelled Granada Television play. The album receiving almost unanimous acclaim upon its release.

Rolling Stone 1969 - "Arthur is a masterpiece on every level, Ray Davies' finest hour. The Kinks' supreme achievement and the best British album of 1969". Melody Maker 1969 - "Ray Davies' finest hour... beautifully British to the core"

Original LP, remastered in stereo from HD sources + bonus tracks

Booklet with sleeve notes featuring new band interviews, band photos and memorabilia

SIDE ONE
1.  Victoria (Stereo)
2.  Yes Sir, No Sir (Stereo)
3.  Some Mother’s Son (Stereo)
4.  Drivin’ (Stereo)
5.  Brainwashed (Stereo)
6.  Australia (Stereo) SIDE TWO
1.  Shangri-La (Stereo)
2.  Mr. Churchill Says (Stereo)
3.  She’s Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina (Stereo)
4.  Young And Innocent Days (stereo)
5.  Nothing To Say (Stereo)
6.  Arthur (Stereo)
    
SIDE THREE
1.  Plastic Man (Stereo)
2.  King Kong (Mono)
3.  Lincoln County (Stereo)
4.  There Is No Life Without Love (Stereo)
5.  Hold My Hand (Stereo)
6.  Creeping Jean (Stereo) SIDE FOUR
1.  Mindless Child Of Motherhood (Stereo)
2.  This Man He Weeps Tonight (Mono)
3.  Groovy Movies (Stereo)
4.  Victoria (BBC Mix)
5.  Mr. Churchill Says (BBC Mix)
6.  Arthur (BBC Mix)

Additional Information

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Prior to shipping we may carefully open item allowing us to fully protect vinyl and to reduce seam splits caused by pressure in transit,this is an industry best practice and is only done to insure you receive the item in the best possible condition. 

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