Whilst the Rev. Jim's back was turned (*shudder*), I managed to nab a copy of both The Willows and Sketches And Spells, all for the purpose of showing you all what they look like (those of you who haven't already got your copies, anyway). One day, someone will award me some kind of medal for bravery in the face of Rev. Jim's Curious Brown Leather Satchel ™ , but that's by the by... you know, sometimes I think he has eyes in the back of his head. Anyway, I digress.
These are essential, classic Ghost Box records. Masterpieces. Brother Julian's artwork was made for vinyl and these two sleeves have never before looked this good. The spines are nice and thick and the whole package feels very solid. The op-art inner sleeves will make you feel quite disoriented if the wind is blowing from the North, which is reason enough to invest.
It's a dream come true (literally) for me to start to see a seam of Ghost Box vinyl emerging on my shelf; to be part of it in the shape of MHYG and the Study Series singles is wonderful, but I'm every bit as excited about seeing classic Belbury and Focus Group titles materialise.
If you haven't already put your orders in for both of these, do so now,
while stocks last. I'd better go back to being quiet now, as Rev. Jim has already warned me he'll be checking this blog post with a fine-toothed comb for any "libellous accusations". I'll say no more. Enjoy the records. There are more to come, so keep watching the skies.
Jb.
