Roaring Jack – Through The Smoke Of Innocence (Vinyl LP | AUS Original | 1990)

Roaring Jack – Through The Smoke Of Innocence was released in 1990 and shows the Australian band around Alistair Hulett with their rousing blend of Celtic-tinged folk, driving rock and political lyrics. Recorded in Sydney, with songs like Girl On A Gate, Ways Of A Rover, October Wind and Shot Down In Flames.

On offer is the original 1990 Australian pressing on Mighty Boy (MBLP 7016) with the original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Mighty Boy – MBLP 7016
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: AUS Original
• Country: Australia
• Released: 1990
• Genre: Rock, Folk, Country, World – more in Folk Rock
• Features: Original inner sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: Side 1 NM-, Side 2 VG+
• Cover: VG+ (tiny sticker on the back of the sleeve)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Girl On A Gate
2. Song Of Choice
3. Her Latest Affectation
4. Ways Of A Rover
5. Lass From Yarrow
6. October Wind

Side B

1. Polythene Flowers
2. Child's Play
3. The Bonny Wee Well
4. Take-away Love
5. A Stranger And A Friend
6. Shot Down In Flames

Personnel

Tony Espie (Producer, Recorded By, Mixed By), Roaring Jack (Written-By, Arranged By), Peggy Seeger (Written-By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original 1990 Australian pressing on Mighty Boy (MBLP 7016) with the original inner sleeve.

What does the record sound like?
Folk with a Celtic touch, combined with rock energy and political lyrics – e.g. on Ways Of A Rover.

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.