Richard Linda Thompson First Light Vinyl LP - Carthage CGLP 4412 Condition: Near Mint Vinyl and VG++ (EX) Cover. Vinyl was play-tested on both sides and plays really well throughout with good fidelity -- clean vinyl. Original cover is beautiful with no splits, still has gloss. Small ink mark on front. Reissue from 1984. First Light is the fourth album by folk rock duo Richard and Linda Thompson. It was originally released in 1978 through Chrysalis Records and marked their resumption of their recording career. It is dominated by spiritual songs. The Globe and Mail wrote that Linda's voice "is folk-clear and strong, handling love ballads such as 'Restless Highway' with complete authority... The material itself is unstintingly rich and original, with the sparkling addition of vaguely Middle-Eastern effects through the dulcimer". Tracklist A1 Restless Highway 3:55 A2 Sweet Surrender 4:52 A3 Don't Let A Thief Steal Into Your Heart 4:40 A4 The Choice Wife 2:29 A5 Died For Love 6:34 B1 Strange Affair 3:06 B2 Layla 4:20 B3 Pavanne 5:03 B4 House Of Cards 3:30 B5 First Light 4:19 Personnel Richard Thompson ? guitar, vocals, mandolin, dulcimer, whistle, guitar synthesizer Linda Thompson ? vocals Andy Newmark ? drums Willie Weeks ? bass guitar Neil Larsen ? keyboards John Kirkpatrick ? accordion Chris Karen ? percussion Dave Mattacks ? percussion Dolores Keane ? whistle Dave Brady, Heather Brady, Dave Burland, Bill Caddick, Philippa Clare, Julie Covington, Andy Fairweather Low, Trevor Lucas, Iain Matthews, Maddy Prior and Peta Webb ? background vocals _____________________________________________ 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.