The Famous Jug Band - Sunshine Possibilities (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1969)

The Famous Jug Band – Sunshine Possibilities is the debut album by the British folk and jug band founded by banjo player Clive Palmer (formerly of the Incredible String Band). It was released on Liberty in July 1969, produced by Peter Richard; Palmer's song “A Leaf Must Fall” is considered its highlight, and most of the other songs were written by P. Berryman. Palmer left the band before the second album “Chameleon” (1970). On offer is the 1969 UK original pressing in stereo.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Liberty – LBS 83263
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, stereo, sleeve laminated on both sides
• Pressing: UK original (blue/turquoise Liberty label)
• Country: United Kingdom
• Year: 1969
• Genre: Folk, country, jug band

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Can't Stop Thinking About It (3:27)
2. Nickolson Sq. (3:30)
3. He Never Came Back (2:17)
4. A Leaf Must Fall (5:00)
5. Shaky Train Blues (2:36)
6. The Only Friend I Own (2:30)

Side B

1. Black Is The Colour (4:50)
2. Sara Jane (2:30)
3. Train On The Island (4:24)
4. The Main Thing (4:27)
5. Breakfast Blues (3:40)
6. Sunshine Possibilities (3:08)

Personnel

Clive Palmer (banjo), Jill Johnson (vocals), Henry Bartlett and others. Songs by P. Berryman, C. Palmer and A. Tunbridge, plus two traditional pieces arranged by the band. Produced by Peter Richard, liner notes: Pierre Tubbs, sleeve: EBM Studios.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, it is the 1969 UK original pressing on Liberty (LBS 83263) with the blue/turquoise label. According to Discogs the runouts read “LBS 83263A” and “LBS 83263 B”. A small detail: the back cover misprints “Saro Jane”, while the label correctly says “Sara Jane”.

What links the band to the Incredible String Band?
Founder Clive Palmer was a founding member of the Incredible String Band and later played in C.O.B.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG mean?
The record is near mint (NM-), the sleeve shows more noticeable wear (VG). More in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more folk?
Yes – browse our Folk collection.