Taylor Swift Folklore Red Vinyl 2 LP Sealed Republic "Meet Me Behind the Mall"
Taylor Swift Folklore Sealed Red Vinyl - 2 LP Set - Republic Limited Edition: "Meet Me Behind the Mall"
Condition: New, Still Factory Sealed. Includes hype sticker, parental advisory sticker, and Red Vinyl sticker.
Each Deluxe Vinyl Album includes: 16 songs + bonus song "the lakes" 1 of 8 unique, collectible gatefold covers 1 of 8 unique, collectible back covers 1 of 8 collectible vinyl album inner sleeves (each version contains lyrics, 5 unique photos, and unique artwork) 1 of 8 unique vinyl disc photos 2 vinyl albums (each version including a unique color*)
Folklore is the eighth studio album by Taylor Swift. It was a surprise album, released on July 24, 2020, via Republic Records. After the fallout of the pandemic in early 2020, Swift cancelled her planned sixth concert tour, Lover Fest, and quarantined herself, during which she conceived Folklore as "a collection of songs and stories that flowed like a stream of consciousness" out of her imagination.
Swift collaborated with producers Aaron Dessner and Jack Antonoff virtually; she recorded her vocals at a home studio she built in a bedroom of her Los Angeles residence, while Dessner and Antonoff worked from Hudson Valley and New York City, respectively. Departing from the mainly upbeat pop production of its predecessors, Folklore consists of mellow ballads driven by neo-classical instruments, pursuing indie folk, alternative rock, and electroacoustic styles. Influenced by loneliness during the quarantine, Swift explores themes of escapism, empathy, romanticism, and nostalgia in the album, through a set of characters, fictional narratives, and story arcs, in contrast to the autobiographical tone of her previous projects. The title was inspired by her desire for the music to have a lasting legacy akin to folk songs, whereas its artworks and aesthetic reflect cottagecore.
Upon release, Folklore broke the Guinness World Record for the biggest opening day on Spotify for an album by a female act. Three of its tracks reached the top 10 of the record charts in eight countries, namely "Cardigan", "The 1" and "Exile", the first of which is the album's lead single and marked Swift's sixth number-one song on the US Billboard Hot 100. Folklore topped the charts in various countries and is certified platinum in Australia, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, the United Kingdom, and the United States. It was Swift's seventh consecutive number-one album on the US Billboard 200, where it reigned atop for eight weeks and became the best-selling album of 2020.
Folklore received widespread critical acclaim, centering on its emotional weight, poetic lyricism, and relaxed pace. Critics found its introspective essence timely for the pandemic and regarded its sound as a bold reinvention of Swift's artistry. The album was featured on numerous 2020 year-end best albums lists, often referred to as the quintessential lockdown record. It won the Album of the Year at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
Tracklist
The 13:42 Cardigan4:11 The Last Great American Dynasty4:03 Exile4:57
My Tears Ricochet4:28 Mirrorball3:41 Seven3:41 August4:34 This Is Me Trying3:27
Illicit Affairs3:23 Invisible String4:25 Mad Woman4:09 Epiphany5:01
Betty5:06 Peace4:06 Hoax3:52
Bonus Track The Lakes3:32
Musicians Taylor Swift – lead vocals (all tracks), songwriting (all tracks), production Aaron Dessner – production, songwriting, piano, guitar, percussion, bass, keyboards, field recording Bryce Dessner – orchestration Thomas Bartlett – synthesizer Jason Treuting – percussion Yuki Numata Resnick – viola, violin Benjamin Lanz – modular synth _____________________________________________
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I use the Goldmine Grading System, and play-test all records. I note any differences between vinyl and cover, and make note of any inserts, special sleeves, or potential defects.
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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