tim buckley

Posted by: Andy1912 on 05 June 2011

I've been reacquainting myself with Song to the Siren on youtube and would like a copy on vinyl. I see that 4 Men with Beards released a copy of Starsailor on vinyl which is still available and I was wondering if anyone had heard this? I've heard mixed reports about the label overall although I have to say I have Dusty in Memphis which is fabulous.

Thanks

Andy

Posted on: 05 June 2011 by graham55

I'm amazed to discover that 'Starsailor' is available on vinyl at all. Infamously, it hasn't been available on CD for well over two decades now, as a result of some copyright wrangle that erupted shortly after the Rhino CD was released (of which I have a precious copy).

The simple answer to your question is that, if you want a currently available version of 'Starsailor', vinyl's your only option at present. I have no idea about the standard of the pressing.

Posted on: 06 June 2011 by Nagoya

I'd say go for it and while you're at it pick up a copy of Blue Afternoon. I think that's also available from the same label. And the music is so great it transcends any audio considerations. I had no idea that Starsailor wasn't available on CD. What a shame. Thanks!

Posted on: 06 June 2011 by Andy1912

Thanks both of you. As advised I have ordered both Starsailor and Blue Afternoon - £30 for the two so not bad at all. Looking forward to them arriving now on lovely lovely vinyl.....

Best wishes

Andy

Posted on: 07 June 2011 by DavidDever

You'll also want Lorca, which fits right between the two.