WORN COPY: Pink Floyd - Echoes

Rick Wright, the keyboardist and vocalist from Pink Floyd died this week of cancer. He was often overshadowed by the likes of Syd Barrett, Roger Waters and David Gilmour but Wright was far more influential to the Pink Floyd sound than most gave him credit for. He wrote a handfull of songs in the Pink Floyd cannon like "Great Gig in the Sky" and "Us and Them" from Dark Side of the Moon. He also sang vocals on "Time" and "Astronomy Domine", among others.

One of the best pieces he contributed to was "Echoes" off of Meddle. "Echoes" pre-dates Dark Side of the Moon and helped establish the new post-Barrett sound of Pink Floyd. He helped write "Echoes" and sings vocals on it.

Be aware that this record has seen better days. Sometimes it skips around which is annoying but the sound is still pretty rich for what it's worth.

R.I.P. Mr. Wright. See you on the Dark Side of the Moon.


(From Meddle, 1971 Capitol; On 12" Vinyl; Found at Community Thrift* in Tampa, Florida)

By the way, there has been another death in the music world this week: Motown producer Norman Whitfield has passed on. He will also be missed.

*I honestly can't remember the name of the thrift store I got this one at. I know it was in Tampa and I know it wasn't a thrift chain. Sorry about that.

Worn Copy: Francis Albert Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim - How Insensitive (Insensatez)

Occasionally, Foundvinyl will feature a recording that has suffered from bad care from their previous owner and from the staff of the thrift store. Although these recordings may not sound the way they were originally intended, the damage suffered to the recording has left a unique thumbprint that will never be reproduced. I recognize that transferring these recordings to a digital format compromises the integrity of that "thumbprint" but hopefully the versions posted on Foundvinyl will do some justice. Thanks and keep on listening.

I've been sick all week so that's why this post is so belated. I've been digging on this record all week because it's one of the few I can listen to with this monster headache. Enjoy.


(From Francis Albert Sinatra & Antonio Carlos Jobim, 1967 Reprise; On 12" vinyl; Found at Goodwill of Orlando, Michigan location for $1.00)

Worn Copy: Nancy Sinatra and Lee Hazelwood - Summer Wine

Occasionally, Found Vinyl will feature a recording that has suffered from bad care from their previous owner and from the staff of the thrift store. Although these recordings may not sound the way they were originally intended, the damage suffered to the recording has left a unique thumbprint that will never be reproduced. I recognize that transferring these recordings to a digital format compromises the integrity of that "thumbprint" but hopefully the versions posted on Found Vinyl will do some justice. Thanks and keep on listening.


(From Nancy & Lee 1968 Reprise; On 12" Vinyl; Found at Saver's of Orlando, OBT location [out of business] for $1.00)

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