FAIRPORT CONVENTION - 

Unhalfbricking

CLASSIC ULTRA RARE ALBUM

ISLAND

ILPS 9102 

1st UK Press 1969

Ultra Heavy vinyl 

Machined matrices: A//1   B//1

Notes First pressing released on pink Island ''block'' logo label design. and large font text ERNEST J DAY & CO LTD on rear sleeve.

Catalogue number : ILPS 9102 on back cover / ILPS-9102 on labels

Second pressing has a white small ''i'' logo on pink label and is here: 
Third pressing issued with a pink rim palm label: 
70's reissues have pink rim palm logo, orange palm logo and blue Island labels.
Barcode and Other Identifiers Matrix / Runout (Side A runout. Variant 1): ILPS 9102 A/1 Matrix / Runout (Side B runout. Variant 1): ILPS 9102 B/1 Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped. Variant 2): ILPS 9102 A//1 Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped. Variant 2): ILPS 9102 B//2 Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped. Variant 3): ILPS-9102 A//1 1 1 1 Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped. Variant 3): ILPS-9102 B//1 1 1 2 Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, stamped. Variant 4): ILPS-9102 A//1 1 1 5 Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, stamped. Variant 4): ILPS-9102 B//1 1 1 3

This auction is for a top copy of Fairport's third album and their second on the Island label. An absolute rarity in its own right in any condition as a first press on the pink "block" logo. This copy must be an upgrade for 99% of collectors. I have never seen this album as a very first press in such absolutely stunning condition. Barely played and well looked after and archived. This has been stored under the right conditions and inside a polythene sleeve in a dust free environment for all its life.

Unhalfbricking is the third album by the British  band  and their second album released in 1969. It is seen as a transitional album in their history and marked a further musical move away from American influences towards more traditional English  that had begun on their previous album,  and reached its peak on the follow-up, , released later the same year.

As well as featuring several, at the time, unreleased  songs, the album also marked 's arrival as a songwriter, with "", a song covered by many other performers and now regarded as a classic. The only traditional song on the album, "", is seen as pivotal in the development of English folk rock music.

Changes in the line-up of the band, due not only to its musical direction but also to external events, mark this album as a turning point in the band's history. 1969 was a prolific year for Fairport Convention; from What We Did on Our Holidays to Liege & Lief within twelve months represented a major development.

The album also gave the band their first UK chart success, reaching number 12 in the  (the second highest position in the band's entire career), while the single release, "", achieved number 21 in the .(wiki)

Vinyl: EX +. A fantastic upgrade. This is a seriously desirable ORIGINAL album and very rare in this great condition!!!  It does not get much better than this. This has no marks or hairlines. I have played two tracks on my Linn Sondek/Arcam/B&W set up and the audio was truly stunning. This is nowadays gold dust and very hard indeed to still find as an original!!! The vinyl has a beautiful glossy sheen on both sides and has barely seen any play. A definite upgrade for most and sensationally rare indeed!! No spindle traces on the labels, which are crediting Joe Boyd Witchseason Productions.

Sleeve: EX. A great single sleeve with barely any wear. This sleeve is very flimsy but is still in great shape.  No creases, and the colours have been well preserved. The opening is still super crisp! The spine has light wear, the band name is fully readable but the title has some wear as does the bottom edge. The top edge is really nice with barely any wear. This is a lovely sleeve housing a top notch vinyl.

This is a unique investment opportunity!!! The next prog album to go completely through the roof. Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible so late in the day. Get this while you still can. This value of the album is only going to go one way ... up and up ... until it will be totally unavailable at all for a reasonable price.

 

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This an excellent investment opportunity!!! Any questions please ask me and I will try to answer soon.