The Go-Betweens - Liberty Belle And The Black Diamond Express (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1986)

The Go-Betweens – Liberty Belle And The Black Diamond Express is an album by Australian band The Go-Betweens, released in 1986 on Beggars Banquet. The songs of Grant McLennan and Robert Forster are expanded here with strings, accordion and vibraphone; Tracey Thorn sings backing vocals on two tracks. On offer is the 1986 UK original (BEGA 72).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Beggars Banquet – BEGA 72
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: UK original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1986
• Genre: Indie Rock, Post-Punk
• Note: no insert

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

1. Spring Rain
2. The Ghost And The Black Hat
3. The Wrong Road
4. To Reach Me
5. Twin Layers Of Lightning
6. In The Core Of A Flame
7. Head Full Of Steam
8. Bow Down
9. Palm Sunday (On Board The S.S. Within)
10. Apology Accepted

Personnel

Grant McLennan (vocals, lead guitar), Robert Forster (vocals, rhythm guitar), Robert Vickers (bass), Lindy Morrison (drums), Dean B. Speedwell (organ, piano, accordion, bassoon, vibraphone); guests: Audrey Riley (cello), Sue Dench (viola), Chris Tombling and Sally Herbert (violin), Tracey Thorn (backing vocals on "Head Full Of Steam" and "Apology Accepted"). Produced by Richard Preston and The Go-Betweens.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the 1986 UK issue on Beggars Banquet, catalogue number BEGA 72.

Who sings backing vocals?
Tracey Thorn can be heard on "Head Full Of Steam" and "Apology Accepted".

What does media VG+ / sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ (Very Good Plus) means light signs of use that hardly affect playback or overall appearance. See Vinyl Grading for details.

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