Van Morrison Astral Weeks Vinyl LP WB Near and 50 similar items

Van Morrison Astral Weeks Vinyl LP - WB 081227950378 Near Mint 180 Gram Import Reissue (2020) Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and Near Mint Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays beautifully throughout with great fidelity -- clean and quiet. Original cover is solid with great color, no splits or writing. Beautiful copy! Astral Weeks is the second album by Van Morrison, released in 1968 by Warner Bros. Records. The album's music blends folk, blues, jazz, and classical styles, a radical departure from Morrison's previous pop hits, such as "Brown Eyed Girl" (1967). The lyrics and cover art portray the symbolism equating earthly love and heaven that would often feature in the singer's subsequent records. His lyrics have been described as impressionistic, hypnotic, and modernist, while the record has been categorized as a song cycle or concept album. Astral Weeks has been viewed as one of rock music's greatest and most important records (a reputation the singer himself has dismissed). It was placed on numerous widely circulated lists of the best albums of all time and has had an enduring effect on both listeners and musicians. It was ranked number 19 by Rolling Stone on their list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time, maintaining the rating in a 2012 revision. Tracklist Part One: In The Beginning A1 Astral Weeks 7:00 A2 Beside You 5:10 A3 Sweet Thing 4:10 A4 Cyprus Avenue 6:50 Part Two: Afterwards B1 Young Lovers Do 3:10 B2 Madame George 9:25 B3 Ballerina 7:00 B4 Slim Slow Slider 3:20 Musicians Van Morrison ? vocals, acoustic guitar Jay Berliner ? classical and steel-string acoustic guitars Richard Davis ? double bass John Payne ? flute; soprano saxophone on "Slim Slow Slider" Warren Smith Jr. ? percussion, vibraphone Connie Kay ? drums Larry Fallon ? string arrangements and conductor; harpsichord on "Cyprus Avenue" Unknown ? flute on "Beside You" and "Cyprus Avenue" Barry Kornfeld ? acoustic guitar on "The Way Young Lovers Do" _____________________________________________ Shipping: Calculated domestic shipping via Media Mail or Priority Mail. Will ship internationally at FLAT RATES. Records mailed in a proper cardboard LP mailer. All records cleaned prior to shipment. Check out my other auctions, and save on shipping! I do offer multiple-bid shipping discounts -- please contact me before paying if you plan to purchase or bid on multiple auctions. Payment: Paypal is preferred method of payment. Return Policy: I do accept returns for up to 30 days. Please let me know if you have questions about this item or any others I have for sale before you bid or purchase. If you are unhappy with your purchase, please contact me immediately and I will do whatever I can to resolve. This may be a replacement, a credit, or a full or partial refund depending on the circumstances. _____________________________________________ 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. Feel free to contact me with any specific questions.