Michelle-Shocked – The Texas Campfire Tapes (Vinyl LP)

Michelle Shocked – The Texas Campfire Tapes is her 1986 debut, and it really was recorded at a campfire – on a portable Sony recorder. Just voice and acoustic guitar: pure folk with a Texas blues touch. Tracks include “5 a.m. In Amsterdam”, “Fogtown” and “The Ballad Of Patch Eye And Meg”.

On offer is the original UK pressing from 1986 on Cooking Vinyl (COOK 002).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Cooking Vinyl – COOK 002
• Format: Vinyl LP
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Released: 1986
• Genre: Blues, Folk, World & Country, Folk Rock, Acoustic – more in Folk

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. 5 a.m. In Amsterdam (2:11)
2. The Secret Admirer (2:29)
3. The Incomplete Image (2:30)
4. Who Cares? (3:38)
5. Down On Thomas St. (2:20)
6. Fogtown (3:31)

Side B

1. Steppin' Out (1:51)
2. The Hep Cat (2:40)
3. Neck Tie (2:15)
4. (Don't You Mess Around With) My Little Sister (2:04)
5. The Ballad Of Patch Eye And Meg (2:43)
6. The Secret To A Long Life (Is Knowing When It's Time To Go) (2:19)

Personnel

Michelle Shocked (Composed By), Pete Lawrence (Recorded By, Sleeve Notes), Tony Engle (Edited By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original UK pressing from 1986 on Cooking Vinyl (COOK 002).

How was the album recorded?
Live and spontaneously at a campfire on a portable Sony recorder – which gives the record its particularly intimate sound.

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 collection.