Van Morrison – A Period Of Transition (Vinyl LP, 1977, Warner Bros. Records BS 2987, Winchester Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
A Period Of Transition marked Van Morrison's return with a new studio album after several years without one. Morrison co-produced and arranged the album with Mac Rebennack, better known as Dr. John, who also plays keyboards. The seven-song program includes "The Eternal Kansas City," "Flamingos Fly," and "Cold Wind In August."

Collector Note
This 1977 U.S. Warner Bros. Records BS 2987 edition was pressed at Capitol Records Pressing Plant, Winchester. The supplied variant 4 runouts carry the Winchester ─◁ identifier and WW markings. The original printed Warner Bros. inner sleeve with sampler-album mail-order form is included.

Availability
Single copy available—once it's gone, it's gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG+
Original Inner Sleeve: Included

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
Label: Warner Bros. Records – BS 2987
Country: US
Released: 1977
Genre: Rock, Funk / Soul, Folk, World, & Country
Style: Folk Rock, Rhythm & Blues

Matrix / Runout
Side A: BS-1-2987 WW-1#3 ─◁ 1-S
Side B: BS-1-2987 WW-1#4 ─◁

Tracklist
Side A
A1 You Gotta Make It Through The World – 5:10
A2 It Fills You Up – 4:34
A3 The Eternal Kansas City – 5:26

Side B
B1 Joyous Sound – 2:48
B2 Flamingos Fly – 4:41
B3 Heavy Connection – 5:23
B4 Cold Wind In August – 5:48

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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