Joolz - Never Never Land Vinyl

Artist: Joolz

Title: Never Never Land

Label: Abstract Records

Catalogue Number: ABT 011

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1985

Pressing Year: 1985 UK Original Pressing

Format: 12" Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Never Never Land is the debut album by poet, songwriter and performer Joolz Denby, released in 1985. Blending spoken word, post-punk, alternative rock and atmospheric arrangements, the album showcases Joolz's powerful lyrical style alongside contributions from members of New Model Army and other leading figures from the independent music scene. The result is a distinctive and evocative record that has since become a cult favourite among collectors of 1980s alternative music.

Featuring standout tracks including Home Sweet Home, Seventeen, Never Never Land, Jackanory and Jerusalem, the album remains a unique and compelling release from the UK independent music scene of the mid-1980s.

Pressing Notes

Original 1985 UK first pressing on Abstract Records, catalogue number ABT 011. Issued in the original picture sleeve, the album was released in relatively small quantities on the independent Abstract label, making original UK pressings increasingly difficult to find. As Joolz's only full-length studio album, it has become a highly collectible title among fans of post-punk, spoken word and independent British music.

Track Listing
Side One
Home Sweet Home
Seventeen
At Dawn
Housewives' Choice
Side Two
Never Never Land
Jackanory
Relax... Don't Do It!
Jerusalem
Additional Information
Original 1985 UK First Pressing
Abstract Records
Catalogue Number: ABT 011
Original Picture Sleeve
33⅓ RPM Vinyl LP
Features contributions from members of New Model Army
Produced for Abstract Records
Features Home Sweet Home, Seventeen, Never Never Land, Jackanory and Jerusalem
A cult classic of the 1980s UK independent scene
Original pressings are scarce and increasingly sought after by collectors of post-punk and spoken word vinyl.
Condition

Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Inner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)

Rockabuy Records Grading Guide
Near Mint (NM)

Virtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.

Excellent (EX)

Lightly played and exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.

Very Good Plus (VG+)

A well-preserved copy with only light signs of use. The sleeve remains clean and structurally sound, while the vinyl shows minimal surface marks that do not significantly affect playback.

Very Good (VG)

Noticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.

Good (G)

Visible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.

Poor / Fair (P/F)

Heavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.

Shipping

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