Billy Bragg - The Peel Sessions (Vinyl 12")

Billy Bragg – The Peel Sessions documents a session for John Peel's BBC show, recorded on 27 July 1983 and first broadcast on 3 August 1983. Just Bragg, his electric guitar and his voice: six short, direct songs, including “A New England” and contemporaries of “The Man In The Iron Mask” such as “Strange Things Happen”. On offer is the 1987 original UK edition on Strange Fruit (SFPS027).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. No.: Strange Fruit – SFPS027
• Format: Vinyl 12" Maxi, 45 RPM
• Pressing: UK – Original
• Country: UK
• Released: 1987 (Recorded: 1983)
• Genre: Rock, Folk, 12" Maxi

Condition

• Condition: Second Hand
• Media: VG+ and better
• Cover: VG+

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are scans of the actual item for sale, taken by us.

Tracklist

Side A

1. A New England (2:15)
2. Strange Things Happen (2:40)
3. This Guitar Says Sorry (2:32)

Side B

1. Love Gets Dangerous (2:15)
2. Fear Is A Man’s Best Friend (2:37)
3. A13, Trunk Road To The Sea (2:22)

Personnel

Billy Bragg (guitar, vocals). Produced by Ted de Bono; engineers Mike Shilling and Phil Stannard. “Fear Is A Man’s Best Friend” was written by John Cale; “A13, Trunk Road To The Sea” is based on a composition by Bobby Troup.

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1987 UK edition on Strange Fruit (SFPS027), released in the “Peel Sessions” series.

When was the session recorded?
On 27 July 1983; it was first broadcast on 3 August 1983.

What does Media VG+ and better / Cover VG+ mean?
Light signs of use, well preserved overall. Details at Vinyl Grading.

• Condition: Second Hand
• Media: VG+ and better
• Cover: VG+

Condition graded according to the Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are scans of the actual item for sale, taken by us.