{"product_id":"mary-hopkin-post-card-vinyl","title":"Mary Hopkin - Post Card Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Mary Hopkin\u003cbr\u003e\nTitle: Post Card\u003cbr\u003e\nLabel: Apple Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue Number: SAPCOR 5\u003cbr\u003e\nCountry: United Kingdom\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal Release Year: 1969\u003cbr\u003e\nPressing Year: 1969 UK Stereo Pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nFormat: Vinyl LP\u003cbr\u003e\nSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePost Card is the debut album by Mary Hopkin and one of the earliest successes released on Apple Records. Produced by Paul McCartney and issued in 1969, the album showcases Hopkin's distinctive folk-pop vocals across a collection of traditional songs, contemporary material and original compositions. Following the success of her worldwide hit \"Those Were The Days\", the album reached No. 3 in the UK charts and established Hopkin as one of the standout artists on The Beatles' Apple label.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal UK stereo pressing issued on Apple Records under catalogue number SAPCOR 5. Produced by Paul McCartney, the album features contributions from several notable musicians and remains one of the most collectable releases from the early Apple Records catalogue. First UK stereo pressings are particularly sought after by Beatles and Apple collectors, with the distinctive black Apple labels and laminated flipback sleeve being key features of early copies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide A\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLord Of The Reedy River\u003cbr\u003e\nHappiness Runs (Pebble And The Man)\u003cbr\u003e\nLove Is The Sweetest Thing\u003cbr\u003e\nY Blodyn Gwyn\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Honeymoon Song\u003cbr\u003e\nThe Puppy Song\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInch Worm\u003cbr\u003e\nVoyage Of The Moon\u003cbr\u003e\nLullaby Of The Leaves\u003cbr\u003e\nYoung Love\u003cbr\u003e\nSomeone To Watch Over Me\u003cbr\u003e\nPrince En Avignon\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide A: SAPCOR 5 A\u003cbr\u003e\nSide B: SAPCOR 5 B\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK Apple Records stereo pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Paul McCartney\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number SAPCOR 5\u003cbr\u003e\nBlack Apple labels\u003cbr\u003e\nLaminated flipback sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nStereo pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nEarly Apple Records release\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible Beatles-related title\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003cbr\u003e\nRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003cbr\u003e\nInner Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRockabuy Records Grading Guide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNear Mint (NM)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVirtually flawless condition. Played only a handful of times with no visible marks or signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent (EX)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLightly played and very well cared for. May show minimal signs of handling or faint sleeve removal marks, but no scratches affecting appearance or playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable surface marks and signs of use, though the record still plays well throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear, marks, or scratches present. Playback remains acceptable, although some surface noise may be noticeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches. Record will still play but sound quality may be affected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShipping\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll records are visually inspected and conservatively graded for both sleeve and vinyl condition. As these are pre-owned records, occasional light surface noise may be present as part of the listening experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll orders are shipped via Tracked 24 delivery service using professional record mailers and protective stiffeners to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57305389171061,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/09A834D9-8031-40D1-AD2D-6071C059666C.jpg?v=1781869529","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/mary-hopkin-post-card-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}