Today I set the WOPL 700b Time Machine to 1970 -1973. Traffic popped up.
I have always been a Stevie Winwood fan, Spencer Davis Group, Blind Faith, Bakers Air Force, Traffic, and his solo releases. I never get tired of his music. If you are a Hendrix fan, his 1968 album Electric Ladyland has Steve Winwood playing the organ n Voodoo Chile…his sound is unmistakable even on Jimi’s album. I saw him in concert whenever I could.
The John Barleycorn album is the 2nd one in my collection, another one that I bought 2 of. I wore the first one out, it has to be one of the bottom 5 in the worst shape in my entire collection, and this is a first pressing also, in mint shape. That first one went through many parties, college room-mates, girlfriends, dust, dirt, static, dog hair, but it still plays through without a skip….it’s a crackle fest though.
Traffic – Shoot Out At The Fantasy Factory
Island Records – ILPS 9224 Stereo
1st Pressing – UK release with cut corners.
Released: 1973
Traffic – The Low Spark Of High Heeled Boys
Island Records – ILPS 9180 Stereo
1st Pressing – UK release with cut corners
Released: 1972
Traffic – John Barleycorn Must Die
United Artists Records – UAS 5504
Stereo, Research Craft Pressing, Gatefold
1st pressing - US
Released: 1970
