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- Type LP, Album, Mel
- Label Vertigo
- SKU 4174369257
- Media Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Sleeve Condition Very Good Plus (VG+)
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Includes printed inner. Vinyl, labels and sleeve in excellent condition! Some hairlines but retains clear, crisp playback. All records are shipped with protective polythene covers and secured in sturdy packaging. Carefully stored in a humidified environment and tested on high-quality equipment for optimal sound clarity.
Notes:
This is the original UK release in matt cover, on Vertigo 'spaceship' labels, with '1Y//1, MELY.' and '2Y//2, MELS!' runouts. Includes a double sized folded lyrics/photo insert. Poly-lined 'Plastic Bags Can Be Dangerous' standard inner sleeve with 'British Patent No. 800513 & 973939', 'Made In England' and '4913 000 15801'. Some copies may include an additional large fold-out poster, which was intended for advertising in record shops. [see images Recorded Spring 1974 at IBC Studios, London, England. ℗ 1974 Phonogram Ltd. Phonogram Limited • Stanhope House • Stanhope Place • London W2 2HH Printed in England by Robert Stace Made in England Published by Shawbury Music/Valley Music, except B2, B4: Valley Music. There is a very similar release here [r=15981603 with a side B label variant. Runouts are stamped, except for etched '9102001', 'MELY.' and 'MELS!'. In variant 1 side B, the last digit '13' is mirrored.
A1. Backwater 4:21
A2. Just Take Me 3:39
A3. Break The Rules 3:40
A4. Drifting Away 5:05
B1. Don't Think It Matters 4:55
B2. Fine Fine Fine 2:30
B3. Lonely Man 5:00
B4. Slow Train 7:55
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Matrix / Runout 9102 001.1
Matrix / Runout 9102 001.2
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELY. 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 1Y//1▽ 420 0 13 8
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELS! 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 2Y//2 420 0 1 5 13
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELY. 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 1Y//1▽420 0 11 2
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELS! 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 2Y//2 420 0 17 1
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELY. 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 1Y//1▽420 0 11 1
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELS! 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 2Y//2 420 0 15 20
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELY. 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 1Y//1▽420 0 11 3
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELS! 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 2Y//2 420 0 16 10
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELY. 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 1Y//1▽420 0 11 29
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELS! 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 2Y//2 420 0 15 24
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELY. 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 1Y//1▽420 0 11 27
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELS! 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 2Y//2 420 0 15 2
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELY. 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 1Y//1▽420 0 1 222
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELS! 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 2Y//2 420 0 15 26
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELY. 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 1Y//1▽420 0 12
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELS! 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 2Y//2 420 0 141
Matrix / Runout 9102001 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 1Y//1▽420 0 1 3 3 2 MELY.
Matrix / Runout 9102001 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 2Y//2 420 0 15 15 MELS!
Matrix / Runout 9102001 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 1Y//1▽420 0 12 15 MELY.
Matrix / Runout 9102001 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 2Y//2 420 0 15 17 MELS!
Matrix / Runout 9102001 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 1Y//1▽420 0 1 2 1 4 MELY.
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELS! 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 2Y//2 420 0 1 7 7
Matrix / Runout 9102001 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 1Y//1▽420 0 12 24 MELY.
Matrix / Runout 9102001 MELS! 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 2Y//2 420 0 1 5 17
Matrix / Runout 9102001 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 1Y//1▽420 0 13 5 MELY.
Matrix / Runout 9102001 6̶3̶6̶0̶1̶0̶6̶ 2Y//2 420 0 11 9 MELS!
Record Company Phonogram Ltd.
Phonographic Copyright (p) Phonogram Ltd.
Marketed By Phonogram
Produced For G.M.
Designed At Logo (7)
Printed By Robert Stace
Published By Shawbury Music
Published By Valley Music
Recorded At I.B.C. Studios
Lacquer Cut At Phonodisc Ltd.
Pressed By Phonodisc Ltd.
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