Wishbone Ash – New England (LP, 1976, Atlantic SD 18200, Stereo, Presswell Pressing, Gatefold)

Why This Record Matters
New England is a 1976 Wishbone Ash album built around the twin-guitar interplay of Andy Powell and Laurie Wisefield, with Martin Turner and Steve Upton completing the lineup. Contemporary reviews singled out the band's guitar work and tracks including “Mother of Pearl,” “Runaway,” and “Lorelei,” with Cash Box calling the album one of the group's more solid efforts in years. The record reached the lower portion of the U.S. album charts, reflecting Wishbone Ash's established American progressive and hard-rock following.

Collector Note
This U.S. Atlantic SD 18200 copy is the Presswell pressing, identified by the PR markings associated with the pressing plant. The supplied Side A runout includes AT, consistent with the documented Atlantic Studios lacquer cut for this edition. This copy is housed in the original gatefold jacket and retains its original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Includes original inner sleeve.

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Presswell Pressing, Gatefold
Label: Atlantic
Catalog Number: SD 18200
Country: US
Released: 1976
Genre: Rock
Style: Pop Rock, Hard Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-A-763739-C AT (PR)
Side B: STA-763740-F JB FTSE (PR)

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Mother Of Pearl – 4:28
A2 (In All Of My Dreams) You Rescue Me – 6:14
A3 Runaway – 3:17
A4 Lorelei – 5:21
Side B
B1 Outward Bound – 4:49
B2 Prelude – 1:15
B3 When You Know Love – 5:49
B4 Lonely Island – 4:28
B5 Candle-Light – 1:49

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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