Baxter Dury - Prince of Tears 2017 UK 1st Press 180g VG+/VG+

BAXTER DURY - PRINCE OF TEARS

Immerse yourself in the sleazy, neon-lit cinematic landscape of Baxter Dury's masterful fifth studio album, Prince of Tears. Jointly issued by [PIAS] Le Label and Heavenly Recordings, this original UK first pressing is presented on high-grade classic black vinyl. Co-produced by Dury alongside Ash Workman, the 10-track record is a sharp, fiercely focused concept piece written in the immediate aftermath of a brutal relationship breakdown. Dury masterfully crafts a persona of delusional, cocksure male inadequacy—most notably on the standout opener "Miami"—balancing his dry, deadpan London spoken-sung sprechgesang delivery against elegant, sweeping orchestral strings and infectious, soul-tinged female counter-vocals provided by Madelaine Hart and Rose Elinor Dougall. Featuring a brief, bite-sized guest appearance from Sleaford Mods' frontman Jason Williamson on "Almond Milk", the album plays like a gritty, modern East London homage to Serge Gainsbourg's Histoire de Melody Nelson. Mastered at the legendary Sterling Sound studios, this original UK release stands as the definitive, sharp-witted masterpiece of Dury's career.

2017 UK import/release by [PIAS] Le Label (PIASL101LP) and Heavenly (962.A191.010), barcode #5414939966248.  First pressing on 180g heavyweight audiophile black vinyl.

Sleeve grades VG+.  In "like new" condition with shrink still on and original custom inner.

Vinyl grades VG+.  Plays through perfect with no issues.  Vinyl surface has a handful of hairlines/light surface marks.