by The Kinks
Release Date: 25 October 2019
Format: LP Double Vinyl
Label: BMG
£27.99 £23.99
The Kinks Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire Limited Vinyl 2LP Set
Overview:
The hugely well-respected and historically important Kinks seventh studio album Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire was released on 10th October 1969, and celebrates its 50th anniversary on 2019. 'Rock musical' in style and one of the most effective concept albums in rock history, the album was constructed by Kinks' frontman Ray Davies as the soundtrack to a subsequently cancelled Granada Television play. The album receiving almost unanimous acclaim upon its release.
Rolling Stone 1969 - "Arthur is a masterpiece on every level, Ray Davies' finest hour. The Kinks' supreme achievement and the best British album of 1969". Melody Maker 1969 - "Ray Davies' finest hour... beautifully British to the core"
Original album tracklist: Victoria, Yes Sir No Sir, Some Mother's Son, Drivin', Brainwashed, Australia, Shangri-La, Mr. Churchill Says, She's Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina, Young And Innocent Days, Nothing To Say, Arthur
Featured Tracks:
SIDE ONE
1. Victoria (Stereo)
2. Yes Sir, No Sir (Stereo)
3. Some Mother’s Son (Stereo)
4. Drivin’ (Stereo)
5. Brainwashed (Stereo)
6. Australia (Stereo)
SIDE TWO
1. Shangri-La (Stereo)
2. Mr. Churchill Says (Stereo)
3. She’s Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina (Stereo)
4. Young And Innocent Days (stereo)
5. Nothing To Say (Stereo)
6. Arthur (Stereo)
SIDE THREE
1. Plastic Man (Stereo)
2. King Kong (Mono)
3. Lincoln County (Stereo)
4. There Is No Life Without Love (Stereo)
5. Hold My Hand (Stereo)
6. Creeping Jean (Stereo)
SIDE FOUR
1. Mindless Child Of Motherhood (Stereo)
2. This Man He Weeps Tonight (Mono)
3. Groovy Movies (Stereo)
4. Victoria (BBC Mix)
5. Mr. Churchill Says (BBC Mix)
6. Arthur (BBC Mix)
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Format: LP Vinyl
Label: BMG Rights Management
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Format: LP Vinyl
Label: BMG
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Format: LP Double Vinyl
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