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Van Morrison Beautiful Vision
Vinyl LP - WB BSK 3652 Near Mint First Pressing (1982) with Cleaning Windows
Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully throughout with good fidelity. Original cover is solid with great color and no splits or writing, still has gloss.
Beautiful Vision is the thirteenth studio album by Van Morrison, released in February 1982. It continued Morrison's departure from R&B at the time, instead favoring Celtic folk and American jazz in its music. As with many of Morrison's recordings, spirituality is a major theme and some of the songs are based on the teachings of Alice Bailey. Other songs show Morrison's Celtic heritage and reminiscence of his Belfast background.
Beautiful Vision received critical acclaim and garnered modest chart success, peaking at number 31 on the UK album charts and number 44 on the US Billboard 200.
Tracklist
A1Celtic Ray A2Northern Muse (Solid Ground) A3Dweller On The Threshold A4Beautiful Vision A5She Gives Me Religion
B1Cleaning Windows B2Vanlose Stairway B3Aryan Mist B4Across The Bridge Where Angels Dwell B5Scandinavia
Musicians Van Morrison – guitar, piano, Fender Rhodes. vocals David Hayes – bass guitar Mark Isham – synthesizer, trumpet Rob Wasserman – bass guitar on "Cleaning Windows" and "Aryan Mist" John Allair – Hammond organ Herbie Armstrong – acoustic guitar on "Scandinavia" Pee Wee Ellis – tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, flute Tom Donlinger – drums Sean Folsom – Uilleann pipes on "Celtic Ray" and "Northern Muse" Chris Hayes – guitar Mark Knopfler – guitar on "Cleaning Windows" and "Aryan Mist" Pauline Lozano – backing vocals Gary Mallaber – drums on "Cleaning Windows" and "Aryan Mist" Chris Michie – guitar Michele Segan – percussion on "Cleaning Windows" and "Aryan Mist" Annie Stocking – backing vocals Bianca Thornton – backing vocals Peter Van Hooke – drums on "Scandinavia" _____________________________________________
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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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