Fairport Convention - Unhalfbricking (UK) - Early ISLAND Pink Rim Pressing - PORKY Mastering - 4U/4U Matrices - Original - LP - 1970
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This one-item lot is Fairport Convention’s 1970 UK Island rock LP Unhalfbricking, an early repress with 4U/4U matrices, a PORKY mastering inscription and its original inner sleeve.
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An outstanding early 1970s UK Island Records repress of Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention (ILPS 9102), featuring the desirable 4U/4U matrix combination and a PORKY inscription identifying mastering by the celebrated cutting engineer George "Porky" Peckham.
Released in July 1969, Unhalfbricking stands as one of the defining masterpieces of British folk rock. Fairport Convention's third studio album captures the extraordinary musical chemistry between Sandy Denny, Richard Thompson and the band's original rhythm section, blending traditional English folk with American rock influences. The album features Sandy Denny's haunting Who Knows Where the Time Goes?, the remarkable eleven-minute A Sailor's Life with Dave Swarbrick on fiddle, and three distinctive interpretations of Bob Dylan compositions. The record also carries considerable historical significance as the final Fairport studio recording featuring original drummer Martin Lamble, who tragically died in May 1969, shortly before its release.
This early Island repress retains its charming original-style artwork, famously depicting Sandy Denny's parents outside their Wimbledon home, with the band visible beyond the garden wall. The PORKY inscription in the runout groove speaks to the mastering pedigree of this pressing—George Peckham was renowned for his distinctive lacquer cuts on numerous important rock recordings of the era.
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Sleeve (VG+):
A clean and well-presented original picture sleeve in solid VG+ condition, with only light signs of handling wear and no major issues.
Inner Sleeve:
Original inner sleeve included.
Vinyl (VG+):
A very respectable VG+ example, showing some light signs of previous play and a few fine superficial hairlines. Overall, a nicely preserved record with attractive presentation and strong playback.
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Details
* Early 1970s UK Island Records repress
* Catalogue number ILPS 9102
* 4U/4U matrix combination
* PORKY mastering inscription
* Stereo
* 12" vinyl LP
* Original inner sleeve included
* Original picture sleeve artwork
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Matrix
* 4U
* 4U
Seller's Story
The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
Translated by Google TranslateAn outstanding early 1970s UK Island Records repress of Unhalfbricking by Fairport Convention (ILPS 9102), featuring the desirable 4U/4U matrix combination and a PORKY inscription identifying mastering by the celebrated cutting engineer George "Porky" Peckham.
Released in July 1969, Unhalfbricking stands as one of the defining masterpieces of British folk rock. Fairport Convention's third studio album captures the extraordinary musical chemistry between Sandy Denny, Richard Thompson and the band's original rhythm section, blending traditional English folk with American rock influences. The album features Sandy Denny's haunting Who Knows Where the Time Goes?, the remarkable eleven-minute A Sailor's Life with Dave Swarbrick on fiddle, and three distinctive interpretations of Bob Dylan compositions. The record also carries considerable historical significance as the final Fairport studio recording featuring original drummer Martin Lamble, who tragically died in May 1969, shortly before its release.
This early Island repress retains its charming original-style artwork, famously depicting Sandy Denny's parents outside their Wimbledon home, with the band visible beyond the garden wall. The PORKY inscription in the runout groove speaks to the mastering pedigree of this pressing—George Peckham was renowned for his distinctive lacquer cuts on numerous important rock recordings of the era.
⸻
Sleeve (VG+):
A clean and well-presented original picture sleeve in solid VG+ condition, with only light signs of handling wear and no major issues.
Inner Sleeve:
Original inner sleeve included.
Vinyl (VG+):
A very respectable VG+ example, showing some light signs of previous play and a few fine superficial hairlines. Overall, a nicely preserved record with attractive presentation and strong playback.
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Details
* Early 1970s UK Island Records repress
* Catalogue number ILPS 9102
* 4U/4U matrix combination
* PORKY mastering inscription
* Stereo
* 12" vinyl LP
* Original inner sleeve included
* Original picture sleeve artwork
⸻
Matrix
* 4U
* 4U
Seller's Story
The Vinyl Atelier is run by Lars & Mees, two passionate record collectors from the Netherlands. We carefully source collectible vinyl, with a focus on rare pressings, iconic artists and special editions. Every record is personally inspected, graded and photographed, with honest descriptions and careful packaging. Our goal is simple: offering great records to collectors worldwide with the quality and service we would expect ourselves.
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Era
1900-2000
Artist/band (max 3)
Fairport Convention
Record title
Unhalfbricking (UK) - Early ISLAND Pink Rim Pressing - PORKY Mastering - 4U/4U Matrices - Original
Number of objects
1
Release country
United Kingdom
Release year (oldest)
1970
Case/sleeve condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Media condition
Very Good Plus (VG+)
Genre
Rock
Includes
Original inner sleeve
Record label
Island
Record label number
ILPS 9102
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