Sparks - Kimono My House Vinyl

Artist: Sparks

Title: Kimono My House

Label: Island Records

Catalogue Number: ILPS 9272

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1974

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Kimono My House is the landmark third studio album by Sparks and the record that established the Mael brothers as one of the most distinctive and original acts of the 1970s.

Released in 1974, the album combines glam rock, art rock and theatrical pop with Ron Mael’s eccentric songwriting and Russell Mael’s extraordinary vocals.

Featuring the iconic This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both Of Us, alongside Amateur Hour, Hasta Mañana, Monsieur, Talent Is An Asset and Thank God It’s Not Christmas, Kimono My House remains one of Sparks’ most celebrated and influential albums.

Bold, eccentric and completely unique, this is an essential 1970s album and a classic of the glam and art rock era.

Pressing Notes

UK Island Records vinyl edition, catalogue number ILPS 9272.

Originally released in 1974, Kimono My House marked Sparks’ breakthrough period after Ron and Russell Mael relocated to the United Kingdom and signed with Island Records.

Produced by Muff Winwood, the album became a major UK success and established Sparks as one of the most distinctive bands of the decade.

UK Island Records vinyl copies remain highly desirable among collectors of Sparks, glam rock, art rock and classic 1970s vinyl.

Track Listing

Side One

1. This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both Of Us
2. Amateur Hour
3. Falling In Love With Myself Again
4. Here In Heaven
5. Thank God It’s Not Christmas

Side Two

1. Hasta Mañana, Monsieur
2. Talent Is An Asset
3. Complaints
4. In My Family
5. Equator

Additional Information

• Island Records
• Catalogue number ILPS 9272
• Originally released in 1974
• 33⅓ RPM vinyl LP
• Sparks’ third studio album
• Produced by Muff Winwood
• Features This Town Ain’t Big Enough For Both Of Us
• Includes Amateur Hour
• Features Hasta Mañana, Monsieur
• Includes Talent Is An Asset
• Features Thank God It’s Not Christmas
• Landmark glam rock and art rock album
• Classic Ron and Russell Mael recording
• Essential Sparks vinyl
• Highly collectible 1970s album

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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