{"product_id":"histoire-de-melody-nelson-vinyl","title":"Histoire de Melody Nelson (Vinyl)","description":"\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eOld school style tip-on gatefold jacket with the original artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eInsert includes 1971 Q\u0026amp;A interview with Serge and liner notes by Andy Beta\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eLP pressed at RTI\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e2024 Color Vinyl Editions Available in Two Variants:\r\n\t\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eCrystal Clear Wax\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\t\u003cli\u003eTransparent Blue with White Wax\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\t\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e“One of the greatest marriages of rock band and orchestra.”\u003c\/em\u003e -\u003cstrong\u003e Beck\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n10\/10 - Best New Reissue - \u003cstrong\u003ePitchfork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n5\/5 - \u003cstrong\u003eAllMusic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nOften cited as the masterwork of French icon and national treasure Serge Gainsbourg, \u003cem\u003eHistoire De Melody Nelson\u003c\/em\u003e features actress, amour, and inspiration Jane Birkin, arranger\/conductor and co-conspirator Jean-Claude Vannier (\u003cem\u003eL’Enfant Assassins Des Mouches\u003c\/em\u003e), and a tight, hand-picked crew of top shelf U.K. session musicians, including Big Jim Sullivan, Vic Flick, Brian Odgers, and Dougie Wright. Originally released in 1971, this is an essential album for the discerning music lover.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nOur initial reissue marked the first time that \u003cem\u003eHistoire De Melody Nelson\u003c\/em\u003e was ever made available domestically in the U.S., now available in two brand new \u003cem\u003etrès chic\u003c\/em\u003e color variants. Dispelling countless myths, hearsay, and rumors surrounding \u003cem\u003eNelson\u003c\/em\u003e, New York-based writer Andy Beta contributes a stylish essay for your edification, while the maestro himself chimes in with a period Q\u0026amp;A interview from France’s \u003cem\u003eRock N Folk Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e, originally published in June 1971.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eARTIST BIO\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eFrench icon and national treasure Serge Gainsbourg is no stranger to sexual proclivities, and with his 1971 \u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003eHistoire De Melody Nelson\u003c\/i\u003e, he shared an erotic tale as seductive today as it was the day it was released. With help from actress, amour, and inspiration Jane Birkin, arranger\/conductor and co-conspirator Jean-Claude Vannier (\u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003eL’Enfant Assassins Des Mouches\u003c\/i\u003e), and a tight, hand-picked crew of top shelf UK session musicians, \u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003eNelson\u003c\/i\u003e is often cited as Gainsbourg’s master work, an essential album for the discerning music lover.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eLight in the Attic’s reissue of \u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003eHistoire De Melody Nelson \u003c\/i\u003efinally gives this ever radical record the respect and attention it so rightfully deserves. This lavishly packaged LP reissue includes true-to-the-original artwork, printed lyrics, and extensive liner notes explaining the times and tales behind the making of this passionate platter. Dispelling countless myths, hearsay, and rumors surrounding \u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003eNelson\u003c\/i\u003e, New York-based writer Andy Beta contributes a stylish essay for your edification. The maestro himself even chimes in with a period Q\u0026amp;A interview from France’s \u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003eRock \u0026amp; Folk\u003c\/i\u003e magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWith its massive inspiration reaching from the quintessential rap of De La Soul and The Beatnuts to like-minded and eclectic singer-songwriters, \u003ci data-stringify-type=\"italic\"\u003eNelson\u003c\/i\u003e continues to entrance. 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