The Kinks - Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire (Vinyl LP) ES

The Kinks – Arthur Or The Decline And Fall Of The British Empire is the 1969 concept album Ray Davies originally wrote for a Granada Television play. It tells the story of an English family caught between imperial nostalgia and post-war everyday life. Highlights include Victoria, Shangri-La, Drivin' and Australia – British pop rock with brass and strings.

On offer is the 1980 Spanish reissue on Zafiro (ZL-346) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Zafiro – ZL-346
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: ES Reissue
• Country: Spain
• Released: 1980
• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock – more in Rock
• Features: Original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: 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. Victoria (3:36)
2. Yes Sir, No Sir (3:43)
3. Some Mother's Son (3:23)
4. Drivin' (3:17)
5. Brainwashed (2:32)
6. Australia (6:42)

Side B

1. Shangri-La (5:18)
2. Mr. Churchill Says (4:40)
3. She Bought A Hat Like Princess Marina (3:05)
4. Young And Innocent Days (3:19)
5. Nothing To Say (3:07)
6. Arthur (5:24)

Personnel

Ray Davies (Written-By, Producer), Julian Mitchell (Original Story), Lew Warburton (Conductor, Brass and Strings).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is the 1980 Spanish reissue on Zafiro – the album was first released in 1969.

Which well-known songs are included?
Among others Victoria, Shangri-La, Drivin' and the six-minute-plus Australia.

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 Rock collection.