Name: Safe At Home (Mono)
Brand: Gram Parsons

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

LPSUND5615

Colour

Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2023-01-20

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Proper

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

090771561510

Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Gram Parsons

Genre GB

Country / Americana

Label GB

Sundazed

Sundazed is a US record label founded by Bob Irwin in 1988. They specialize in vinyl reissues of classic albums from the 50s, 60s, and 70s. With all graphic design and mastering work done in-house, Sundazed ensures high-quality releases at affordable prices for customers.

Over the years, Sundazed has collaborated with various cutting and pressing facilities to bring their releases to life. From the early 2000s until the mid-2010s, they worked with renowned engineers such as Greg Calbi and Warren Barnett for cutting records. In recent years, they have partnered with Kevin Gray at Cohearent Audio for primary manufacturing.

When it comes to pressing their vinyl records, Sundazed has utilized different facilities depending on the era. From the late 1990s to mid-2000s, they often worked with Stick '1' at Record Technology Incorporated (RTI). In later years, Rainbo Records and Quality Record Pressings were among their trusted partners. Currently, TMP (The Mastering Plant) handles their pressing needs.

Gram Parsons was an American singer/songwriter, guitarist and pianist, born on November 5, 1946 in Winter Haven, Florida. He is best known for his work within the country genre and his creation of Cosmic American Music by blending blues, folk, and rock. Parsons recorded as a solo artist and also played with notable bands such as The International Submarine Band, The Byrds, and The Flying Burrito Brothers. Married to Gretchen Carpenter from 1971 until his untimely death at the age of 26 on September 19, 1973 in Joshua Tree, California due to an overdose of morphine and alcohol.

With a musical style that transcended traditional boundaries, Gram Parsons left a lasting impact on the music industry. His unique blend of genres created a sound that resonated with audiences worldwide. Alongside his successful solo career, he made significant contributions as a member of various renowned bands including The International Submarine Band, The Byrds, and The Flying Burrito Brothers. These collaborations showcased Parsons' versatility as an artist.

Influenced by artists like Gene Clark and Townes Van Zandt among others from the list of similar artists such as Doug Sahm and Levon Helm; Gram Parsons paved the way for future musicians seeking to break free from conventional musical constraints. Despite his tragically short life spanned only over two decades -

Limited edition Mono version. Safe at Home, the seminal 1968 LP by Gram Parsons' International Submarine Band, is widely regarded as the record that launched the country-rock movement and was the first album to spotlight Parsons' charismatic vocals and visionary songwriting. Sundazed's new edition of this 1960s landmark has been mastered from the rare original Mono mix and is perfectly pressed on 180gm vinyl, cut all analogue from the original mono masters.

Tracks: Blue Eyes / I Must Be Somebody Else You've Known / A Satisfied Mind / Folsom Prison Blues/That's All Right / Knee Deep In The Blues / Miller's Cave / I Still Miss Someone / Luxury Liner / Strong Boy / Do You Know How It Feels To Be Lonesome?

Safe At Home (Mono)

Music GB