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Lot #163: Godspeed! You Black Emperor Vinyl LP 1997 Rare

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the "Train" variant of the debut studio album F A by the Canadian post-rock band Godspeed You! Black Emperor, originally released in 1997.Album CharacteristicsPackaging: The vinyl edition features a handmade jacket made from burgundy textured cardstock.Cover Art: Each copy is unique, featuring one of three distinct photographs hand-glued to the front: a train (seen here), a water tower, or highway lights/road signs.Inserts: The original LP is known for its unique inserts, including a Canadian penny flattened by a train, a blueprint titled "Faulty Schematics for a Ruined Machine," a credit sheet, and a concert flyer.Back Cover: Typically features a hand-drawn cross icon and the catalog number "cst003" in silver ink.Musical ContentThe album is a cornerstone of the post-rock genre, recognized for its dark, cinematic atmosphere and lengthy instrumental movements. It opens with the famous "The Dead Flag Blues" narration: "The car's on fire and there's no driver at the wheel...". While the LP version has a shorter runtime due to vinyl limitations, the 1998 CD reissue includes extended and new material. In beautiful condition, you need this album. Dimensions: 12" Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Tue, June 30 2026 Category A: 01:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Pickup Location:  Gertrude Street, Hamilton, ON, L8L 4B7 View Map (opens in new window)


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