Sold Date: May 6, 2023
Start Date: February 13, 2023
Final Price: $16.99 (USD)
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Bruce Cockburn Dancing In The Dragon's Jaws Vinyl LP - Millenium BXL1-7747 (1979) VG++ First Pressing w/ Shrink Wrap and Hype Sticker
Condition: VG++ Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides, and plays beautifully throughout with good fidelity. Original cover is excellent, still has shrink wrap. Includes original inner sleeve with lyrics, and no writing anywhere. Nice copy.
Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws is the ninth studio album by Bruce Cockburn. The album has eight songs written around the acoustic guitar and "particularly showcased Cockburn's sparkling guitar work". Up to that time Cockburn's records had been influenced by his Christianity; Third Way magazine wrote in 1987 that "in 1979 the simple Christian faith [Cockburn] had been celebrating was transformed with the release of his most popular ever album Dancing in the Dragon's Jaws, where, with the help of Charles Williams, his pre-Christian mysticism resurfaced after the baptism of faith as mature Christian mysticism. The poetry was astonishing, like no Christian musician had then, or would since, come even close to."
The single "Wondering Where the Lions Are" reached No. 21 in the United States, and spent 17 weeks on the Billboard chart. It was important in bringing Cockburn attention, and would be his highest-charting single in the U.S.
Tracklist
A1Creation Dream4:00 A2Hills Of Morning4:25 A3Badlands Flashback6:12 A4Northern Lights4:06
B1After The Rain3:59 B2Wondering Where The Lions Are3:42 B3Incandescent Blue4:35 B4No Footprints5:38
Personnel Bruce Cockburn – guitar, chimes, synthesizer, dulcimer, vocals Pat Godfrey – piano, marimba, background vocal on "Wondering Where the Lions Are" Robert Boucher – bass Bob Di Salle – drums, congas except on "Wondering Where the Lions Are" Larry "Sticky Fingers" Silvera – bass, background vocal Ben Bow – drums, güiro, background vocal
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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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