STRAWBS – THE BEST OF STRAWBS

A&M Records – SP-6005
1978 U.S. White Label Promotional 2-LP Set
Gatefold Cover

Offered here is an original U.S. white-label promotional copy of The Best Of Strawbs, issued by A&M Records in 1978.

This double-LP retrospective collects material from the band’s early-to-mid-1970s period, including “Hero And Heroine,” “Benedictus,” “Part Of The Union,” “Lay Down,” “Down By The Sea,” and the extended “Autumn” suite. The U.S. and U.S. promo editions are documented as distinct versions of this release.

CONDITION

VINYL: VERY GOOD (VG)

Both records show normal signs of previous play, including light surface marks and scuffs consistent with a properly graded VG set.

They remain solid playing copies, and the white promotional labels are clean and presentable.

COVER: VERY GOOD (VG)

The original gatefold sleeve remains structurally sound and presents well overall.

There is moderate age-related shelf and handling wear, including:

Please examine all photographs carefully. They show the actual records and cover being sold.

Track Listing

SIDE ONE

  1. Hero And Heroine
  2. Tears And Pavan
  3. A Glimpse Of Heaven
  4. Round And Round
  5. New World

SIDE TWO

  1. Benedictus
  2. Shine On Silver Sun
  3. To Be Free
  4. Where Do You Go (When You Need A Hole To Crawl In)
  5. Autumn

SIDE THREE

  1. Don’t Try To Change Me
  2. Little Sleepy
  3. Part Of The Union
  4. Song Of A Sad Little Girl
  5. Down By The Sea

SIDE FOUR

  1. Lay Down
  2. Heavy Disguise
  3. Lemon Pie
  4. Blue Angel

Release Details

The records will be removed from the jacket for shipping, placed in protective sleeves, and packed securely in a proper LP mailer with rigid reinforcement.