Description: "THE HAPLESS CHILD and other inscrutable stories" - words by Edward Gorey, music by Michael Mantler. Avant-garde composer and trumpet player Mantler's musical adaptation of six of Gorey's dark little stories. Vocals by Robert Wyatt. Repress from Watt, as per NY address on label. Recorded July 1975 to January 1976. Includes The Sinking Spell, The Object-Lesson, The Insect God, The Doubtful Guest, The Remembered Visit, The Hapless Child. A unique collaboration, often described as one of the better rock-literature adaptations. Disc is solid VG+ or better. Plays clean, a touch of dust but no visible scratches or scuffing. Gatefold sleeve is EX - light scuffing and rubbing, wear at corners, a bit of ringwear to exterior. Interior "lyrics" gatefold is in great shape. See images for more info. Shipping $6.00 by Media Mail in the Continental US, other shipping options available upon request. Canada and overseas shipping at cost, please inquire before bidding.
Price: 16 USD
Location: Storrs Mansfield, Connecticut
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Shipping Cost: 6 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Artist: Michael Mantler & Edward Gorey
Speed: 33 RPM
Record Label: WATT Works
Release Title: The Hapless Child And Other Inscrutable Stories
Color: Black
Edition: Reissue
Type: LP
Format: Record
Record Grading: Very Good Plus (VG+)
Release Year: 1976
Sleeve Grading: Very Good (VG)
Record Size: 12"
Style: n/a
Features: n/a
Genre: Rock
