SUTHERLAND BROTHERS&QUIVER-BEAT OF THE STREET-1974 UK 1ST PRESS-ISLAND ILPS 9288 For Sale

SUTHERLAND BROTHERS & QUIVER – BEAT OF THE STREET – 1974 UK 1ST PRESSING – ISLAND ILPS 9288ORIGINAL 1974 UK FIRST PRESSING – GATEFOLD LPUp for sale is a lovely original 1974 UK first pressing of Beat of the Street by Sutherland Brothers & Quiver, released on the iconic Island Records label.This is an original UK pressing featuring the classic Island pink rim / palm tree label design, and comes complete with its original matte gatefold picture sleeve.The album delivers a great mixture of folk rock, soft rock and melodic 1970s rock, with production by Muff Winwood.A very nice addition to any collection of Island Records, 1970s rock, folk rock or Sutherland Brothers & Quiver.ITEM DETAILSArtist: Sutherland Brothers & Quiver
Album: Beat of the Street
Format: 12” Vinyl LP
Year: 1974
Label: Island Records
Catalogue Number: ILPS 9288
Country: United Kingdom
Speed: 33⅓ RPM
Genre: Rock / Pop Rock / Soft Rock
Pressing: Original UK First Pressing
Sleeve: Original Gatefold Picture Sleeve
Label: Island Pink Rim / Palm TreeTRACKLISTSIDE ONE1. World In Action
2. Saviour In The Rain
3. Devil, Are You Satisfied
4. Bone Dry
5. Beat Of The StreetSIDE TWO1. Laid Back In Anger
2. Hi Life Music
3. Living In Love
4. Annie
5. Last Boy Over The MoonCONDITIONVINYL: VERY GOOD PLUS (VG+)The record retains a beautiful, deep glossy sheen.There are only a few light hairline wisps and minor surface dust scuffs visible under angled light.The Island labels are vibrant, clean and well preserved, with only minimal spindle traces around the centre hole.Overall, this presents as a very nice example and excellent play-copy.Please note that the grading is based primarily on visual inspection unless otherwise stated.OUTER SLEEVE: VERY GOOD (VG)The original matte gatefold sleeve is structurally solid and retains a very clean, fully readable spine.There is some normal light shelf wear, minor corner scuffing and a faint ring impression consistent with a 1970s matte card sleeve.Inside the gatefold there is some light age-related yellowing/spotting, but the original graphics and lyrics remain bright and fully readable.INNER SLEEVEClassic generic inner sleeve included.OVERALLA desirable original 1974 UK first pressing of Beat of the Street with VG+ vinyl and the original gatefold sleeve.The combination of the clean vinyl, original UK pressing, Island Records pink-rim/palm-tree labels and gatefold packaging makes this a particularly attractive copy for collectors.📦 POSTAGE & PACKAGINGThe record will be carefully packed in a dedicated cardboard vinyl mailer to ensure it reaches you safely.Please study all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.Due to the age of the record, please expect some normal signs of age and handling consistent with a 1974 pressing.