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George Harrison Living In the Material World Vinyl LP - Apple SMAS-3410 First Pressing with Lyrics Insert (1973)
Condition: Very Good vinyl and cover. Vinyl was tested and plays well with occasional minor background noise. Cover shows wear but is fully intact with no splits or writing. First pressing includes original lyrics poster insert.
Living in the Material World is the fourth studio album by George Harrison, released in 1973 on Apple Records. As the follow-up to 1970's critically acclaimed All Things Must Pass and his pioneering charity project, the Concert for Bangladesh, it was among the most highly anticipated releases of that year. The album was certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America two days after release, on its way to becoming Harrison's second number 1 album in the United States, and produced the international hit "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)". It also topped albums charts in Canada and Australia, and reached number 2 in Britain.
Living in the Material World is notable for the uncompromising lyrical content of its songs, reflecting Harrison's struggle for spiritual enlightenment against his status as a superstar, as well as for what many commentators consider to be the finest guitar and vocal performances of his career. In contrast with All Things Must Pass, Harrison scaled down the production for Material World, using a core group of musicians comprising Nicky Hopkins, Gary Wright, Klaus Voormann and Jim Keltner. Ringo Starr, John Barham and Indian classical musician Zakir Hussain were among the album's other contributors.
Upon release, Rolling Stone described it as a "pop classic", a work that "stands alone as an article of faith, miraculous in its radiance". Most contemporary reviewers consider Living in the Material World to be a worthy successor to All Things Must Pass, even if it inevitably falls short of Harrison's grand opus. Author Simon Leng refers to the album as a "forgotten blockbuster", representing "the close of an age, the last offering of the Beatles' London era".
Track listing - Original release
Side one "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)" – 3:36 "Sue Me, Sue You Blues" – 4:48 "The Light That Has Lighted the World" – 3:31 "Don't Let Me Wait Too Long" – 2:57 "Who Can See It" – 3:52 "Living in the Material World" – 5:31
Side two "The Lord Loves the One (That Loves the Lord)" – 4:34 "Be Here Now" – 4:09 "Try Some, Buy Some" – 4:08 "The Day the World Gets 'Round" – 2:53 "That Is All" – 3:43
Personnel George Harrison – lead and backing vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, dobro, sitar Nicky Hopkins – piano, electric piano Gary Wright – organ, harmonium, electric piano, harpsichord Klaus Voormann – bass guitar, standup bass, tenor saxophone Jim Keltner – drums, percussion Ringo Starr – drums, percussion Jim Horn – saxophones, flute, horn arrangement Zakir Hussain – tabla John Barham – orchestral and choral arrangements Leon Russell – piano (on "Try Some, Buy Some") Jim Gordon – drums, tambourine (on "Try Some, Buy Some") Pete Ham – acoustic guitar (on "Try Some, Buy Some") _____________________________________________
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MINT (M) - Absolutely perfect in every way. Most often this is a still sealed record, records that have been opened are rarely if ever marked as Mint.

NEAR MINT (NM) - A good description is that it looks like it just came from a retail store and it was opened for the first time. In other words, it?s nearly perfect, with no visible defects. 

VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+) - Except for a couple minor things, this could be Near Mint. Most collectors will be happy with a VG+ record, especially if on the high end (VG++). VG+ records may show slight signs of wear, including light scuffs or very light scratches that do not affect the listening experience. Covers should have only minor wear. 

VERY GOOD (VG) - VG records are among the biggest bargains, and for many, will be worth the money. They can lack the original gloss, may have surface noise, and some scratches may be audible, especially in soft passages. But the noise will not overpower the music. VG covers will have signs of handling, and may have minor splits. 

GOOD PLUS (G+) - Good+ does not mean bad! The record still plays through without skipping, but it has significant surface noise and groove wear. Cover may have significant ring wear, noticeable writing, or obvious damage.

GOOD (G) - Record may have some skipping, but is otherwise listenable. I generally avoid selling Good (G) rated records unless they are highly collectible or desirable, in order to enjoy until something better comes along. Cover has major wear or seam splits that need repair, or heavy writing like radio station call letters to prevent theft.

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