Wishbone Ash - New England (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1976)

Wishbone Ash – New England was released in 1976 and shows the band in a more melodic, accessible mood without giving up their trademark twin-guitar interplay. The basic tracks were recorded live in the USA; highlights are “Mother Of Pearl”, “Outward Bound” and “Runaway”. The cover was designed by Hipgnosis.

On offer is the German original pressing from 1976 on MCA Records (6.22 903 / MCA 2238) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: MCA Records – 6.22 903 / MCA 2238
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1976
• Genre: Rock, Hard Rock, Classic Rock – more in Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (stronger wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Mother Of Pearl (4:28)
2. (In All Of My Dreams) You Rescue Me (6:14)
3. Runaway (3:17)
4. Lorelie (5:27)

Side B

1. Outward Bound (4:49)
2. Prelude (1:15)
3. When You Know Love (5:46)
4. Lonely Island (4:28)
5. Candlelight (1:49)

Personnel

Andy Powell (Guitar, Mandolin, Vocals), Laurie Wisefield (Guitar, Slide Guitar, Vocals), Martin Turner (Bass Guitar, Lead Vocals), Steve Upton (Drums), Ron Albert (Producer), Howard Albert (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the German original pressing from 1976 on MCA Records.

Which songs stand out?
“Mother Of Pearl”, “(In All Of My Dreams) You Rescue Me”, “Runaway” and “Outward Bound”.

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.