Believe it or not I almost gave this one a MINT, yes it's that clean, but out of respect for this historic masterpiece and for fellow fans I'll give it a Near Mint, bordering on mint. All the matrix numbers match and Cover is bordering on mint as well. FIRM, SHINEY w hole punch and ORIGINAL Verve Company sleeve. Vinyl looks Un Played but again I'll keep it conservative w NMINT. SEE PICS FOR DETAILS  








AllMusic Review by Lindsay Planer 

Although  (1967) was the first long-player from the German-born , it was not her debut solo effort. Prior to becoming involved with  and while under the direction of ,  issued an obscure 7" on the mod pop Immediate label. The song selection on that 1965 single -- which featured a cover of 's "I'm Not Sayin'" and an  co-composition with  called "Last Mile" -- foreshadowed the eclectic nature of this LP. Although the dissolution between the vocalist and core instrumental quartet was not without its share of acrimony, the non-percussive contingent of  is heavily featured on : along with then-unknown singer/songwriter  (guitar) -- the vocalist's concurrent love interest -- there is  (guitar),  (guitar/bass), and (piano/bass/viola), who contrast what they had been doing with the larger combo. These sides are decidedly "unplugged," providing a folky and Baroque setting for 's dark and brooding vocal inflections. There is an introspective foresight in 's "Fairest of the Seasons," "These Days," and "Somewhere There's a Feather." The minimalist string section features a quaint, yet effective arrangement giving the material a distinctly European feel. These orchestrated folk leanings are similar to the sound emanating from other burgeoning groups such as , , and the  spin-off .The same can be said of her almost unrecognizable reworking of 's "I'll Keep It With Mine." The noir black-widow charm ultimately saves the performance, as does 's remarkable classical intonations. With 's "Wrap Your Troubles in Dreams" -- a track which actually predates  -- there is a sense of history that  brings to her interpretation, as if the melody were, in fact, a traditional German folk tune. There is a palpable distinction between those lighter cuts and the menacing -conceived material. At the center of the project are the extended "It Was a Pleasure Then" and the stunning semi-autobiographical / title track. The juxtaposition of such honest and at times harrowing imagery to 's inherently bleak delivery is nothing short of an inspired artistic statement which has since long outlasted its initial socially relevant context -- similar to the more modern contributions of , , and . An unqualified masterpiece.

 ‎– Chelsea Girl Label:  ‎– V6-5032 Format: , LP, Album, Stereo, East Coast Pressing 
Country: Released: Genre: Style: Tracklist  A1The Fairest Of The Seasons Written-By – *, * 4:05A2These Days Written-By – * 3:25A3Little Sister Written-By – *, * 4:20A4Winter Song Written-By – * 3:15A5It Was A Pleasure Then Written-By – *, *,  8:00B1Chelsea Girls Written-By – *, * 7:25B2I'll Keep It With Mine Written-By – * 3:20B3Somewhere There's A Feather Written-By – * 2:15B4Wrap Your Troubles In Dreams Written-By – * 5:15B5Eulogy To Lenny Bruce Written-By – * 3:45 Companies, etc. Copyright (c) –  Pressed By –  Credits Arranged By, Conductor –  Engineer [Director Of Engineering] –  Engineer [Recording & Remix Engineer] –  Liner Notes –  Photography By [Liner Photo] –  Producer –  Notes Stereo release with blue/silver Verve label.

NO deep groove.

 block-shaped "S" stamp in runouts.

On rear cover top right: V/V6-5032