SAVOY BROWN Raw Sienna Vinyl Record LP Decca 1970 UK SKL 5043 Stereo 1W 1W 1st Original Gatefold

Savoy Brown - Raw Sienna
(Original UK Stereo 1st Pressing with Blue/Silver Decca Label. Housed in Gatefold Picture Sleeve, complete with Decca polylined inner sleeve. 1W/1W Matrix)

Format: Vinyl Record - LP Album (33 rpm)
Country: UK
Year: 1970
Label: Decca
Catalogue No. SKL 5043

Matrix / Runout (Side A, runout, stamped): XZAL-9575.P-1W A JT 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B, runout, stamped): XZAL-9576.P-1W K JT 1

Condition: VG+/VG+ (Sleeve is in clean condition. It has a small tear on the front. Vinyl is in clean condition. It has some light misting to side 2)

Track Listing:
1. A Hard Way To Go
2. That Same Feelin'
3. Master Hare
4. Needle And Spoon
5. A Little More Wine
6. I'm Crying
7. Stay While The Night Is Young
8. Is That So
9. When I Was A Young Boy

Acquire a foundational piece of British Blues history with this original 1970 UK Stereo 1st pressing of Savoy Brown's masterpiece, Raw Sienna. Released on the prestige Blue & Silver Decca label (SKL 5043), this LP captures the band at the height of their creative powers, blending heavy blues with jazz and rock influences.

This copy is a verified first-state production, featuring the sought-after 1W/1W matrix stamps (XZAL-9575.P-1W / XZAL-9576.P-1W), ensuring the most direct and powerful audio experience from the original master tapes. It comes complete with its original Decca polylined inner sleeve and is housed in the iconic gatefold picture sleeve.

The 1W/1W "P" stamps identify this as an early Harry Fisher (the "P" code) cut at Decca. Collectors value these 1W pressings for their exceptional clarity and separation, which perfectly suits the intricate horn arrangements and Kim Simmonds' legendary guitar work on this album.

Featuring standout tracks like "A Hard Way To Go" and "Needle And Spoon", Raw Sienna is widely regarded as one of Kim Simmonds' finest moments.

The vinyl is graded VG+, retaining much of its original shine, though it does exhibit some light misting on Side 2 that is common for Decca pressings of this age; however, it remains a clean and highly playable copy. The gatefold sleeve is also in VG+ condition, presenting very well despite a small tear on the front, with the internal artwork remaining vibrant.