Format: Vinyl Record LP, Claddagh Records. Irish release from 1983. 1st pressing of gatefold LP release of Irish traditional vocal music with accompaniment. Musicians include: Len Graham - vocals; Fintan McManus - guitar, bouzouki, whistle; Ciaran Curran - cittern. 'Len Graham is one of Ireland's best known traditional singers who has gained an international reputation, not only for his inimitable singing style, but also for the breadth of his knowledge of Irish folk music.' 14 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Claddagh Records. Ireland Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket NM Stock: 1. Item: RM833cc37 ---G
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Cara Records. Irish release from 1983. 1st pressing. Irish folk music group De Danann originally formed in a County Galway pub. On this LP the singers are: Mary Black, Dolores Keane, Maura O'Connell. Musicians include: Mary Black - vocals; Frankie Gavin - fiddle; Martin O'Connor - Accordion; Alec Finn - guitar, bouzouki; Johnny Ringo McDonagh - bodhran and others. Comes with the original lyric sheet. 12 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Cara Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket NM Stock: 1. Item: RM827caralp0001 ---D
Folk Music LP
Richard Harvey - Divisions On A Ground An Introduction to the Recorder and its Music (TRA 292)
GBP 14.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Transatlantic Records. UK release from 1970. David Munrow introduces Early Woodwind Instruments in pieces such as: Music At Henry VIII's Court; Elizabethan Popular Tunes; Suite Of Renaissance Dances. Jacket fully laminated front and back. Divisions On A Ground - An Introduction To The Recorder And Its Music - Richard Harvey Plays Vivaldi, Matthysz, Handel, Finger, Van Eyck And Loeillet. Recorded at St. Paul's Church, Wimbledom Park, London, July-August 1974. Textured jacket. 4 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Transatlantic Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket NM Stock: 1. Item: RM823tra292 ---H
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Transatlantic Records. UK release from 1968. Signed by Ralph McTell on front. Debut album by British folk musician Ralph McTell. Rare original Transatlantic LP release first pressing with laminated front. Musicians include: Ralph McTell - guitar, vocals; Mac McGann - double neck guitar; Mick Henry VIII Bartlett - jug; Whispering Mick Bennett - washboard; Bob Strawbridge - mandolin; Tony Visconti - Arrangements and musical direction. A collection of folk songs from old England performed by ex Steeleye Span members. Musicians include: Maddy Prior - vocals; Tim Hart - vocals, guitar, dulcimer. 13 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Transatlantic Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM820tra165 ---M
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Topic Records. UK release from 1990. Electric rock and folk album by the Albion Band. Ashley Hutchings was a founder member of three of the most noteworthy English psych folk rock bands in England; Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band. Musicians include: Phil Beer - vocals, guitars, fiddle, mandolin; Simon Care - melodeon, concertina; Trevor Foster - drums; Ashley Hutchings - vocals, bass guitar and guests. 9 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Topic Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket NM Stock: 1. Item: RM81412ts457 ---A
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Making-Waves Records. UK release from 1988. Bassist, vocalist and songwriter Ashley Hutchings was a founder member of three of the most noteworthy English psych folk rock bands in England; Fairport Convention, Steeleye Span and The Albion Band. This all star series of concerts was recorded in England and Wales, June 1988. Musicians include: Polly Bolton - vocals; Clive Gregson, vocals; Ashley Hutchings - vocals, bass guitar; John Shepherd - keyboards; Pete Zorn - saxophone, guitar, percussion; Dave Mattacks - drums, percussion; with Kimberley Rew - guitar; Bill Zorn - vocals. 11 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Making-Waves Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket NM Stock: 1. Item: RM808spin135 ---H
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Topic Records. UK release from 1981. Scottish and Irish traditional folk music. Musicians include: fiddle - Aly Bain; flute, whistle - Cathal McConnell; mandolin, concertina, cittern, banjo - Dave Richardson; guitar, acoustic bass - Tich Richardson. 13 tracks. Lovely fresh and clean copy. Record label: Topic Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM79312ts422 ---B
Roots Music LP
Gaberlunzie - Wind and Water, Time and Tide (KLP 45)
GBP 14.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Igus Records. UK release no date. From LP jacket: We have chosen the songs on this album to try to combine the more obscure traditional songs re-Arranged for modern ears, with new songs we have written, and a couple of our favourite songs from contemporary composers. Wind and water, time and tide, these are the common enemy of the farmer, the seaman and the men working around Scotland's coast on the rigs. They have all left their mark on our temperament, and our music. Musicians include: Gordon Menzies - vocals, guitar, mandolin; and Robin Watson - vocals, guitar, dulcimer; with Iain Mackintosh - concertina; John Martin - fiddle; and Bill Craib - bass. 13 tracks including: Mormond Braes; Kishorn Commandoes; Back O' Beyond; Morris's March; The Weavers; Sleepy Toon; This Land Is Your Land; Men From The Rigs; Bogie's Bonny Bell; Come By The Hills; Remember John McLean; Kissin' In The Dark; The Muckin' O' Geordie's Byre / What Would You Do?; Tarry Arry Arry; Lion On The Gold. Record label: Igus Records. UK Grade: Vinyl EX, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM790klp45 ---G
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Springthyme Records. UK release from 1984. A highly rated album from one of the original Foundry Bar Band members. Scottish traditional music album capturing the essence of the Scottish East coast. Musicians include: Jim Reid - vocals, guitar, mouth-organ; with Bob Dewars - accordion; Chae Geddes - fiddle; and Sandy Beattie - bass. 15 tracks including: The Wild Geese / Norland Wind; Lassie Wi the Yellow Coatie; The Shearin's No For You; Stobbie Parliament Picnic; Upon the Moss o Burreldale; Up The Noran Water; Bogie's Bonnie Belle; Flower of Northumberland; The Foundry Bar; Busk Busk Bonnie Lassie; The Spark Among the Heather; Rowan Tree; Bogheid; Vinney Den; Rohallion. Record label: Springthyme Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM786spr1015 ---R
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Concert-Hall Records. French release no date. Gatefold LP, stereo issue recorded in France. Notes in French, English and German. Romanian folk music: Horas, Sirbas etc. Musicians include: Maria Vaduva, Maria Craciun-Iatan, Constantin Vaduva - Nai-Flute de pan; Aurel Tudorache - Tambal; Ion Gulea - clarinet; Zaharache Stanila - caval-cornemuse; Ton Grama - violon; Cornel Paraschiv - violon and others. 10 tracks. Record label: Concert-Hall Records. France Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM607svs2835 ---C
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Elektra Records. UK release from 1975. Gatefold release of classic album from singer Judy Collins. 12 tracks including: The Moon Is A Harsh Mistress; Angel Spread Your Wings; Houses; The Lovin' Of The Game; Song For Duke; Send In The Clowns; Salt Of The Earth; Brother Can You Spare A Dime; City Of New Orleans; I'll Be Seeing You; Pirate Ships; Born To The Breed. Record label: Elektra Records. UK Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket VG+ Stock: 1. Item: RM509k52019 ---C
Roots Music LP
Various - Russian Folk Musical Instruments (C 01747-8)
GBP 12.95
Format: Vinyl Record LP, Melodiya Records. USSR Soviet era with various Russian state orchestras and choirs including: State Choreographic Ensemble Beryozka, Pyatnitsky, Bayan Quartet, Andreyev Russian Folk Orchestra, Guitar Trio and others. No date. Record label: Melodiya Records. Russia Grade: Vinyl VG+, Jacket EX Stock: 1. Item: RM396c017478 ---V