THE MODERN LOVERS/ JONATHAN RICHMAN - LP PACK. A super pack of 4 LPs by The Modern Lovers/ frontman Johnathan Richman. Titles include The Modern Lovers (BSERK 1, Record Ex+/ sleeve Ex), Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers (BSERK 2, Ex+/ Ex), Rock N Roll (BZ-0053, printed inner has track times written on the inside. Split to bottom edge. Ex+/ VG+) and Rockin' And Romance (TTR 8558, M/ Sealed. Top right corner has been price clipped). The inner sleeves (typically the original company issue) will sometimes contain John's handwritten track timings and can also contain John's rating that he put on certain songs by way of stars. 1 star would mean that John would consider it for air play with 2 or 3 stars indicating that he rated the song extremely highly and would more than likely be played. These tasting notes are a fascinating insight into John's musical taste which can now be fully explored.
Sold for £260
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THE MODERN LOVERS/ JONATHAN RICHMAN - LP PACK. A super pack of 4 LPs by The Modern Lovers/ frontman Johnathan Richman. Titles include The Modern Lovers (BSERK 1, Record Ex+/ sleeve Ex), Jonathan Richman & The Modern Lovers (BSERK 2, Ex+/ Ex), Rock N Roll (BZ-0053, printed inner has track times written on the inside. Split to bottom edge. Ex+/ VG+) and Rockin' And Romance (TTR 8558, M/ Sealed. Top right corner has been price clipped). The inner sleeves (typically the original company issue) will sometimes contain John's handwritten track timings and can also contain John's rating that he put on certain songs by way of stars. 1 star would mean that John would consider it for air play with 2 or 3 stars indicating that he rated the song extremely highly and would more than likely be played. These tasting notes are a fascinating insight into John's musical taste which can now be fully explored.
Auction: The John Peel Collection, 29th Jul, 2025
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