Sold Date: January 22, 2023
Start Date: January 20, 2023
Final Price: $79.99 (USD)
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Leon Russell Leon Russell and the Shelter People Vinyl LP - Shelter SW-8903 (1971) Autographed by Leon Russell includes Leon's edits to the lyric sheet!
Condition: Very Good Vinyl and Very Good+ Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on all sides and plays very well overall with some occasional, low-level background noise on a few tracks. Original cover has only minor wear. The real treat here is the lyric sheet insert, which Leon signed and made edits on the lyrics!  One of a kind item.
Leon Russell and the Shelter People is the second solo album by Leon Russell, released in 1971. It peaked at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 200 in the US. The album has gold certification for sales of over 500,000 albums in the US and Canada.
"The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen" is a song written by Leon Russell from the soundtrack of the 1971 film Mad Dogs & Englishmen. The Shelter People referenced in the album title are the session musicians for Shelter, the label founded by Russell and Denny Cordell in 1969. However, only five of the album's eleven tracks are credited to them. Of the remaining tracks, two are credited to the "Muscle Shoals Swampers", two to "Friends In England" and one to "Tulsa Tops". "The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen" features only Russell on vocals and piano with a string backing.
Track listing
Side One "Stranger in a Strange Land" (Russell, Don Preston) – 3:58 "Of Thee I Sing" (Russell, Don Preston) – 4:21 "A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall" (Bob Dylan) – 5:10 "Crystal Closet Queen" – 2:57 "Home Sweet Oklahoma" – 3:25 "Alcatraz" – 3:50
Side Two "The Ballad of Mad Dogs and Englishmen" – 3:55 "It Takes a Lot to Laugh, It Takes a Train to Cry" (Dylan) – 3:47 "She Smiles Like a River" – 2:56 "Sweet Emily" – 3:19 "Beware of Darkness" (George Harrison) – 4:34
Personnel Leon Russell – lead vocals, guitar (1, 2, 4-6, 8, 10, 11), piano, Hammond organ (1, 2, 4, 8, 10) Jim Price – Hammond organ (5, 6, 11) John Gallie – Hammond organ (1, 2, 4, 8, 10) Barry Beckett – Hammond organ (9) Jim Keltner – drums (3, 12-14) Chuck Blackwell – drums (1, 2, 4, 8, 10) Jim Gordon – drums (5, 6, 11) Roger Hawkins – drums (9) David Hood – bass guitar (9) Carl Radle – bass guitar (1-7, 10-14) Don Preston – guitar (1-4, 8, 10, 12-14), backing vocals (1, 2, 4, 8, 10) Joey Cooper – guitar (1, 2, 4, 8, 10), vocals (1, 2, 4, 8, 10) Claudia Lennear – backing vocals (1, 2, 4 ,8, 10) Kathi McDonald – backing vocals (1, 2, 4 ,8, 10) Jesse Ed Davis – guitar (3, 12-14) Chris Stainton – guitar (5, 6, 11) Jimmy Johnson – guitar (9) _____________________________________________
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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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