Thin Lizzy - Shades Of A Blue Orphanage Vinyl

Artist: Thin Lizzy

Title: Shades Of A Blue Orphanage

Label: Decca (Green Labels)

Catalogue Number: TXS 108

Country: United Kingdom

Original Release Year: 1972

Pressing Year: 1972 UK Early Pressing

Format: Vinyl LP

Speed: 33⅓ RPM

Description

Shades Of A Blue Orphanage is the second studio album by Thin Lizzy and an important stepping stone in the band's evolution. Released in 1972, it blends folk, blues, hard rock and progressive influences while highlighting Phil Lynott's increasingly confident songwriting. The album features standout tracks including The Rise And Dear Demise Of The Funky Nomadic Tribes, Buffalo Gal, Sarah, Baby Face and Call The Police, offering an early glimpse of the distinctive sound that would soon propel Thin Lizzy to international success.

Pressing Notes

Original 1972 UK early pressing on Decca Records, catalogue number TXS 108. This copy features the green Decca labels together with the early ZAL-11209P-2 / ZAL-11210P-3 matrix combination.

Manufactured during the album's original production period, these early green label copies retain the warm, dynamic analogue mastering of the first UK issues while representing an attractive and increasingly collectible label variation. Complete examples with the original gatefold sleeve remain highly desirable among Thin Lizzy collectors.

Track Listing

Side One

The Rise And Dear Demise Of The Funky Nomadic Tribes
Buffalo Gal
I Don't Want To Forget How To Jive
Sarah
Brought Down

Side Two

Baby Face
Chatting Today
Call The Police
Shades Of A Blue Orphanage
Matrix / Runout

Side One: ZAL-11209P-2

Side Two: ZAL-11210P-3

Additional Information
Original UK early pressing
Green Decca labels
Decca Records
Catalogue number TXS 108
Early ZAL-11209P-2 / ZAL-11210P-3 matrices
33⅓ RPM LP
Original gatefold sleeve
Produced by Nick Tauber
Features Sarah
Includes Buffalo Gal, Baby Face, Call The Police and The Rise And Dear Demise Of The Funky Nomadic Tribes
Classic early Thin Lizzy album
Highly collectible UK analogue pressing
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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