Van Morrison – Poetic Champions Compose (Vinyl LP)

Van Morrison – Poetic Champions Compose was released in 1987 on Mercury. A calm, jazzy album between folk rock, soul and saxophone-led instrumentals – including "Someone Like You", "Queen Of The Slipstream" and "Spanish Steps".

On offer is the original European pressing from 1987 on Mercury (832 585-1), with the original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Mercury – 832 585-1
• Format: Vinyl LP Album
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Released: 1987
• Genre: Rock, Folk, World & Country, Folk Rock, Jazz-Rock – more in Folk Rock
• Features: original inner sleeve (OIS)

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: 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. Spanish Steps (5:22)
2. The Mystery (5:16)
3. Queen Of The Slipstream (4:55)
4. I Forgot That Love Existed (4:18)
5. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child (4:20)

Side B

1. Celtic Excavation (3:17)
2. Someone Like You (4:05)
3. Alan Watts Blues (4:24)
4. Give Me My Rapture (3:45)
5. Did Ye Get Healed? (4:06)
6. Allow Me (3:55)

Personnel

Van Morrison (Lead Vocals, Alto Saxophone, Guitar, Harmonica, Arranged By), Fiachra Trench (String & Woodwind Arrangements, Organ), Mick Glossop (Engineer), Mick Cox (Lead Guitar).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original European pressing from 1987 on Mercury (832 585-1).

Which songs are best known?
"Someone Like You" and "Queen Of The Slipstream".

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.