Fairport Convention - Liege & Lief (Vinyl LP | UK Reissue | 1978)

Fairport Convention – Liege & Lief was originally released in 1969 and is regarded as the founding document of British folk rock: traditional English folk songs meet electric rock instrumentation. With Sandy Denny, Richard Thompson and Dave Swarbrick at their creative peak – highlights are “Matty Groves”, “Tam Lin” and “Crazy Man Michael”.

On offer is the UK reissue from 1978 on Island Records (ILPS 9115) with blue Day/Night labels in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Island Records – ILPS 9115
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo (Blue Day/Night Labels, Gatefold)
• Pressing: UK Reissue
• Country: UK
• Released: 1978
• Genre: Rock, Folk, World & Country, Folk Rock – more in Folk Rock
• Features: Blue Day/Night labels, gatefold sleeve

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Come All Ye
2. Reynardine
3. Matty Groves
4. Farewell Farewell

Side B

1. The Deserter
2. Medley
3. Tam Lin
4. Crazy Man Michael

Personnel

Sandy Denny (Vocals), Richard Thompson (Guitar), Dave Swarbrick (Violin, Viola), Simon Nicol (Guitar), Ashley Hutchings (Bass Guitar), Dave Mattacks (Drums).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, according to the listing this is a UK reissue with blue Day/Night labels from 1978 on Island Records.

Which songs stand out?
“Matty Groves”, “Tam Lin”, “Reynardine” and “Crazy Man Michael”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Folk Rock collection.