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Artist: Fairport Convention

Background: this item has been beautifully signed by members of the folk-rock band Fairport Convention.  

Format:  This is an early copy of the 1969 album with the Island ‘pink rim’ and ‘sunburst’ design. Liege & Lief is the fourth album by the British folk rock band Fairport Convention. It is the third album the group released in the UK during 1969, all of which prominently feature Sandy Denny as lead female vocalist (Denny did not appear on the group's 1968 debut album), as well as the first to feature future long-serving personnel Dave Swarbrick and Dave Mattacks on violin/mandolin and drums, respectively, as full band members (Swarbrick had previously guested on Unhalfbricking).

Signing details

Dave Swarbrick – fiddle, viola

Richard Thompson – electric & acoustic guitars, backing vocals (1969 – 1971). Richard has signed at 3 o’clock towards the right-hand edge of the sleeve in fine black biro-style pen.

Simon Nicol: guitar, dulcimer, lead vocals, keyboards (1967–1971, 1976–1979, 1985–present). Simon has signed at 7 o’clock towards the base of the sleeve in fine black biro-style pen.

Dave Pegg: bass guitar, mandolin, backing vocals, guitar, fiddle, drums (1969–1979, 1985–present). Dave has signed at 8 o’clock and left of Simon’s signature in a medium thickness black biro-style pen.

Ashley Hutchings – bass guitar, backing vocals (1967 – 1969). Ashley has signed at 5 o’clock towards the base of the cover in a medium blue biro-style pen.

Dave Swarbrick: fiddle, mandolin, vocals, guitar (1969 – 1979). Dave has signed at 10 o’clock towards the left-hand edge of the sleeve in a fine black biro-style pen.

Dave Mattocks: drums, percussion, keyboards, bass guitar (1969–1972, 1973–1975, 1985–1997, 2023–present). Dave has signed at 11 o’clock towards the left-hand edge of the sleeve in a fine black biro-style pen.

The signatures are simply stunning!  I am grading all the signatures 8/10 with no evidence of fading and they look amazing framed! Ashley’s signature looks slightly fainter due to the medium / light ink used.

Shipping weight: 750grm

Shipping dimensions: 33cm x 33cm x 2cm

Condition: This is a well-used original press on the ‘pink rim’ sunrise label. The record has a visual grading of very good condition but in need of a professional clean.  The plain inner sleeve is a similar condition with creasing and moderate age yellowing. The outer sleeve has moderate dinks, rubbing and creasing, and again at best a very -good condition. This record is not in archive condition, at best very good, and the intrinsic value is in the amazing musicians that have signed the front panel, which will look amazing framed!  

Provenance:  The memo was purchased via Lot 433 on 23.04.24 via Omega Auctions, and a redacted copy of the invoice will be included as proof of provenance and authenticity. Omega Auctions are proud to be one of the top auction houses worldwide for music memorabilia and vinyl records and complete their own due diligence on authenticity for all items offered for sale.

Shipping: UK bidders please note that this item will be shipped Royal Mail Special Delivery and tracked and insured. International buyers should note that I will ship anything glazed by UPS international tracked and signed as they offer a superb service, and everything arrives quickly and intact! Please only bid if you are prepared to pay for UPS shipping costs. This is currently £41.87 for expedited, tracked and insured services.

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