Ange - By The Sons Of Mandrin (Vinyl LP | FR Original | 1977)

Ange – By The Sons Of Mandrin is the English-language version of “Par Les Fils De Mandrin” (1977), a concept album by French progressive rock band Ange about the 18th-century outlaw Louis Mandrin. Symphonic arrangements, folk elements and Christian Décamps' theatrical vocals define the record. This is the 1977 French original pressing on Philips (9101 160) in a gatefold sleeve with inner sleeve and insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Philips – 9101 160
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: French original
• Country: France
• Year: 1977
• Genre: Folk Rock, Progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock
• Inserts: Original inner sleeve, insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. By The Sons Of Mandrin
2. At The "Café Of Colibri"
3. And So The Rain Will Go Away
4. Around The Fireside
5. Tumblers

Side B

1. Child-Colored Eyes
2. Atlantis
3. Hymn To Life

Personnel

Christian Décamps (vocals, piano, acoustic guitar, accordion), Francis Décamps (organ, synthesizer, Mellotron), Jean-Michel Brézovar (guitar, flute), Daniel Haas (bass, acoustic guitar), Jean-Pierre Guichard (drums, percussion, harmonica). Engineered by Henri Lousteau.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the 1977 French original on Philips (9101 160).

How does it differ from “Par Les Fils De Mandrin”?
“By The Sons Of Mandrin” is the English-language version of the album. It comes with a printed inner sleeve with English text and an insert with English lyrics; the gatefold interior carries the French lyrics, as on the French version.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that do not noticeably affect playback. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more progressive rock on vinyl?
Yes – browse our Progressive Rock collection.