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THANK YOU, THIS WAS SOLD TO SOMEONE IN ITALY AND I HAD TO CANCEL AND DO A TOTAL REFUND, I HATE TO DO THAT BUT I HAVE TO UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

THANKS

BOB

THREE YEARS AGO I LOST ONE OF MY BEST FRIENDS TO CANCER, HE WAS A COOL MUSICIAN A DRUMMER BY TRADE, ORIGINALLY FROM SEATTLE, BUT RELOCATED TO L.A. IN 1985, HE AMASSED A VERY LARGE MUSIC COLLECTION, AND HAD KILLER TASTE FOR ROCK & ROLL, SADLY I AM SELLING OFF A LOT OF HIS COLLECTION ON BEHALF OF HIS WIDOW TO HELP PAY OFF DEBTS INCLUDING BILLS, TAXES AND STORAGE UNIT FEES. I AM NOT TAKING ANYTHING FOR THIS SERVICE, DOING IT FOR MY FRIEND (MISS YOU DAVE!). THIS ITEM IS FROM HIS COLLECTION.

THE PHOTO'S MAY BE A LITTLE BLURRY, HAVE A LITTLE GLARE, SOME REFLECTIONS OR IN SOME CASES YOU MAY SEE SPECKS OF DUST. BUT THE PHOTO'S ARE OF THE ACTUAL ITEM YOU ARE BIDDING ON. I DO COMBINE SHIPPING. BUT I DO NOT ACCEPT “BEST OFFERS”, THE MONIES GO TO MY FRIENDS WIDOW.

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ARTISTS: HALFNELSON (SPARKS)

TITLE: “HALFNELSON”

TRACK LISTING (SEE PHOTOS & BELOW):

A1

Wonder Girl

2:15

A2

Fa La Fa Lee

2:54

A3

Roger

2:30

A4

High C

3:03

A5

Fletcher Honorama

4:01

A6

Simple Ballet

3:50

B1

Slowboat

3:50

B2

Biology 2

3:00

B3

Saccharin And The War

3:57

B4

Big Bands

4:15

B5

(No More) Mr. Nice Guys

5:45

Companies, etc.

Pressed By –

Credits

Artwork –

Bass Guitar –

Drums –

Engineer – *

Guitar –

Lead Vocals –

Organ –

Photography By –

Piano –

Producer –

Written-By – (tracks: B2), (tracks: B5), (tracks: A1, A2, A4, A5, A6, B1, B4, B5), (tracks: A3, A6, B1, B3, B4)

Notes

Halfnelson on sleeve - Sparks on labels
Distributed by Warner Bros. Records Inc.
BR is hand scratched on Matrix/Runout
In 1972 this album is re-released, the name of the band becomes "SPARKS" (same members, same songs with a different jacket).

Barcode and Other Identifiers

Matrix / Runout (Side 1:(etched)): BR BV 2048 - A 31310-1 B/ STERLING (stamped) / LH

Matrix / Runout (Side 2: (etched)): BR BV - 2048 - B 31311-1B / STERLING (stamped) / LH 

LABEL: BEARSVILLE RECORDS

CAT. #: BV 2048

YEAR: 1971

RECORD CONDITION:THE RECORD IS IN EX/NM-CONDITION. NO VISIBLE WEAR,SCRATCHES, LINES ETC. NICE SHINEY LUSTER TO THE VINYL. THE LABELS ARE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THERE IS NO BACKGROUND AUDIO BETWEEN THE TRACKS.THE SONGS SOUND & PLAY SUPER CLEAN. THERE IS SOME VERY VERY LIGHT BACKGROUND SOUND ON THE LEAD IN GROOVES, SONGS PLAY SUPER CLEAN.

JACKET CONDITION: THE JACKET IS IN VG+/EX- CONDITION. STRAIGHT EDGES, NO TEARS, WRINKLES, NO WRITING OR MARKS, OR SEAM SPLITS, ETC.ETC...THERE IS SOME VERY VERY LIGHT WEAR, ALSO A SPOT IN THE UPPER RIGHT WHERE A PRICS STICKER WAS REMOVED. LIGHT RING WEAR ON THE BACK.

MORE INFO: I TRY AND MATCH WHAT I AM SELLING WITH DISCOGS LISTINGS. THIS RECORD IS CURRENTLY OUT OF PRINT. THIS HAS THE HALFNELSON NAME ON THE JACKET, SPARKS ON THE LABELS, THE TRANSITIONAL ERA. PRODUCED BY TODD RUNDGREN. SANTA MARIA PRESSING.

MORE ON THE ARTIST & RELEASE:

Sparks are an American and band formed in in 1967 by brothers (keyboards) and (vocals). Known for their quirky approach to songwriting, Sparks' music is often accompanied by intelligent, sophisticated, and lyrics, and an idiosyncratic, theatrical stage presence, typified in the contrast between Russell's animated, hyperactive frontman antics and Ron's scowling. They are also noted for Russell Mael's distinctive wide-ranging voice and Ron Mael's intricate and rhythmic keyboard playing style.

While achieving chart success in various countries around the world including the United Kingdom, Germany, France, Italy, and the United States, they have enjoyed a since their first releases.During the late 1970s, when in collaboration with (and subsequently), Sparks reinvented themselves as a / band, and abandoned the traditional rock band line-up.Their frequently changing styles and visual presentations have kept the band at the forefront of modern, artful pop music.

The 2002 release of , their "genre-defying opus", as well as the more recent albums (2006, their 20th studio album), (2008), and their latest fantasy musical (2009–2010) have brought Sparks renewed critical and commercial success, and seen them continue to "steer clear of pop conventions."The band also released an album with Scottish band , as the supergroup , titled , released in 2015.

Sparks are best known for the songs "", which reached No. 2 on the in 1974; the disco hit "" in 1979; "When I'm With You" which topped the French Singles Chart in 1980; the single "", which provided Sparks' first appearance on the , reaching No. 60 in May 1982; the 1983 single "" with rhythm guitarist and backing vocalist , and "", which was the top airplay record in Germany for 1994. In 2017 Sparks released , which entered the at no. 7, marking Sparks' first UK top-ten appearance in over 40 years.

Sparks, originally titled Halfnelson, is the debut by the band . The album was first released as Halfnelson, the band's original name, and reissued a year later as an eponymous album by Sparks.

Release

Halfnelson was initially released on in 1971. Shortly after the release of the album the group changed their name to 'Sparks'. The album was then re-released by in 1972 as Sparks. The new version of the album featured new artwork that was simpler, displaying the group in more of a classic pose superimposed against a red brick pattern. The single to this reissue "Wonder Girl," became a minor regional hit in Alabama and appeared on the lower end of the chart at #92. The tracks "Roger" and "Saccharin and the War" are re-recorded versions of songs from their untitled 1969 demo album, which is erroneously referred to as "The 'A Woofer In Tweeter's Clothing' Demos".

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