Artist: John Martyn
Genre: Folk/Jazz
John Martyn was a Scottish singer-songwriter and guitarist whose innovative approach blended folk, jazz, rock, and electronic elements into a unique personal style. His use of the Echoplex delay unit created shimmering, atmospheric guitar textures that influenced numerous subsequent artists. Albums like 'Solid Air,' 'One World,' and 'Grace and Danger' are considered masterpieces of British folk-rock. 'Solid Air,' written for his friend Nick Drake, exemplifies his ability to combine technical innovation with emotional depth. Martyn's voice, a slurred, soulful instrument, added to his music's distinctive character. Though his personal life was turbulent and his commercial success inconsistent, Martyn's influence on British music was substantial. Artists from Eric Clapton to Portishead have acknowledged his impact on their work.
John Martyn vinyl records
31 John Martyn new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
JOHN MARTYN Send Me One Line (1990 Spanish wide centred 7 vinyl single also including Income Town textured picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light wear & edge scuffing with the vinyl remaining in excellent condition & showingfew signs of play 1D-0778-1)
£14.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Glorious Fool (1981 UK 11-track vinyl LP on the rainbow WEA label produced by Phil Collins including a re-recording of Martyns classic Couldnt Love You More. The picture sleeve shows a few paper scuffs & the vinyl appears barelyplayed K99178) Track Listing: A1. Couldnt Love You More A2
£14.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Please Fall In Love With Me (1981 UK 7 vinyl single also including Dont You Go picture sleeve K79243)
£9.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Deny This Love (1990 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including a live version of The Apprentice. The glossy picture sleeve and vinyl both remain in EX condition) Track Listing: 1. Deny This Love 2. The Apprentice - Live
£12.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Hiss On The Tape (1982 UK solid centre 7 vinyl single also including Livin Alone WEA die cut paper sleeve K79336)
£9.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Inside Out (1973 UK first press 10-track LP on the pink rim palm tree label featuring Steve Winwood & Chris Wood from Traffic Pentangles Danny Thompson & glorious use of the Echoplex for arguably Martyns most far-out effort.Housed in a matte gatefold picture sleeve with the card lyric inner the sleeve is Excellent with minimal shelf wear & the vinyl appears barely played ILPS9253) Track Listing: 01
£39.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Live At Leeds (Limited Edition 1975 UK 6-track stereo LP originally available for a short period of time by mail order only from John & Beverley Martyns home in Hastings. This copy is NOT numbered or signed. The sleeve being white shows just a little light shelfwear & minor discolouration whilst the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with few signs of play ILPS9343) Track Listing: 1
£39.00 used
JOHN MARTYN The Tumbler (1970 UK pink rim palm tree label issue of the 1968 12-track stereo LP fully laminated picture sleeve with pinched spine. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear (medium laminate lift to spine) whilst the heavyweight vinyl remains in EX-/VG+ condition with just a few light surface scuffs to show for over forty five years ILPS9091) Track Listing: 01
£39.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Lonely Love (1986 UK solid centre promotional vinyl 7 for the single release playing the same 3:22 stereo version on both sides retail issue picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light wear with a bit of edge scuffing and the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play IS272) Track Listing: 1
£14.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Cocain (2015 UK limited edition 7 vinyl single released exclusively for Record Store Day with replica pink Island eye labels also including London Conversation. Both the picture sleeve and vinyl remain in near as new condition) Track Listing: 1. Cocain 2. London Conversation
£10.00 used