Magna Carta - Lord Of The Ages (Vinyl LP | NL Original | 1978)

Magna Carta – Lord Of The Ages is one of the finest albums by the British folk rock band led by songwriter Chris Simpson. Acoustic guitars, warm vocal harmonies and lush arrangements shape songs such as the epic title track “Lord Of The Ages”, “Two Old Friends” and “Falkland Grene”. The cover is by Roger Dean, known for his work for Yes.

On offer is the Dutch pressing (NL Original) from 1978 on Vertigo (9286 923) in stereo.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Vertigo – 9286 923
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: NL Original
• Country: Netherlands
• Released: 1978
• Genre: Folk, Folk Rock, Acoustic Rock – more in Folk Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+ (NM- to 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. Wish It Was
2. Two Old Friends
3. Lord Of The Ages

Side B

1. Isn't It Funny (And Not A Little Bit Strange)
2. Song Of Evening
3. Father John
4. That Was Yesterday
5. Falkland Grene

Personnel

Chris Simpson (Composed By, Guitar, Vocals), Stan Gordon (Guitar, Vocals), Glen Stuart (Vocals, Spoken Word), Danny Thompson (Double Bass), Roger Dean (Design).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
According to our listing this is the Dutch original pressing on Vertigo from 1978 (9286 923).

Which well-known songs are on it?
Among others the title track “Lord Of The Ages”, “Wish It Was”, “Two Old Friends” and “Falkland Grene”.

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.