{"product_id":"thin-lizzy-shades-of-a-blue-orphanage-vinyl","title":"Thin Lizzy - Shades Of A Blue Orphanage Vinyl","description":"\u003cp\u003eArtist: Thin Lizzy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitle: Shades Of A Blue Orphanage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLabel: Decca (Green Labels)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCatalogue Number: TXS 108\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCountry: United Kingdom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal Release Year: 1972\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Year: 1972 UK Early Pressing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: Vinyl LP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpeed: 33⅓ RPM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDescription\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShades 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePressing Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eManufactured 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rise And Dear Demise Of The Funky Nomadic Tribes\u003cbr\u003e\nBuffalo Gal\u003cbr\u003e\nI Don't Want To Forget How To Jive\u003cbr\u003e\nSarah\u003cbr\u003e\nBrought Down\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBaby Face\u003cbr\u003e\nChatting Today\u003cbr\u003e\nCall The Police\u003cbr\u003e\nShades Of A Blue Orphanage\u003cbr\u003e\nMatrix \/ Runout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide One: ZAL-11209P-2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSide Two: ZAL-11210P-3\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal UK early pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nGreen Decca labels\u003cbr\u003e\nDecca Records\u003cbr\u003e\nCatalogue number TXS 108\u003cbr\u003e\nEarly ZAL-11209P-2 \/ ZAL-11210P-3 matrices\u003cbr\u003e\n33⅓ RPM LP\u003cbr\u003e\nOriginal gatefold sleeve\u003cbr\u003e\nProduced by Nick Tauber\u003cbr\u003e\nFeatures Sarah\u003cbr\u003e\nIncludes Buffalo Gal, Baby Face, Call The Police and The Rise And Dear Demise Of The Funky Nomadic Tribes\u003cbr\u003e\nClassic early Thin Lizzy album\u003cbr\u003e\nHighly collectible UK analogue pressing\u003cbr\u003e\nCondition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRecord: Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInner 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 exceptionally well cared for. May show only minimal signs of handling with no significant marks affecting playback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVery Good (VG)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNoticeable signs of use with light surface marks and handling wear, though the record plays well throughout without major faults.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGood (G)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVisible wear with more pronounced marks. Playback remains enjoyable with some background noise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePoor \/ Fair (P\/F)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHeavy wear and significant scratches affecting playback quality.\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. Records are securely packaged in professional record mailers with protective stiffeners and dispatched via a fully tracked delivery service to ensure safe arrival.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rockabuy Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57333060764021,"sku":null,"price":50.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5478\/0437\/files\/C0DE9E15-1135-4184-B007-FE944A22D5C0.jpg?v=1782907436","url":"https:\/\/www.rockabuyrecords.co.uk\/products\/thin-lizzy-shades-of-a-blue-orphanage-vinyl","provider":"Rockabuy Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}