{"product_id":"london-conversation-vinyl-lp","title":"London Conversation: Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complex and sometimes belligerent character in real life, on record, John Martyn was the epitome of the folk-dreamer, embodying the spirit of the bourgeoning London acoustic scene of the late 60s - Well-known and respected for his 70s albums \u003cem\u003eSolid Air\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eOne World\u003c\/em\u003e, this is where it began.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nReleased in October 1967, \u003cem\u003eLondon Conversation \u003c\/em\u003ewas the frst album by the frst 'rock' signing to Chris Blackwell's Island Records. With eight of the twelve tracks written by Martyn, it is easy to see why Blackwell was such a champion of his work. The fve- minute plus sitar drone of \"Rolling Home\" pointed the way to the possibilities that lay ahead. The sleeve captured the earnest folky sitting among the capital's chimney tops, strumming his acoustic. At once Martyn was part of it; Martyn was above it.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nThis re-issue is pressed onto high quality 180g vinyl.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Recordstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49976463982834,"sku":"UMCLP51","price":7.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/1621\/5794\/files\/londonconvolp.png?v=1787643679","url":"https:\/\/recordstero.shop\/products\/london-conversation-vinyl-lp","provider":"recordstero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}