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 The Tumbler (80s Italian blue Island label issue of the 1968 12-track stereo LP picture sleeve. The sleeve does shows some light edge wear and the vinyl has a few surface scuffs - overall an excellent copy ILPS19091) Track Listing: 01. Sing A Song Of Summer 2.18 02. The River 2.52 03. Goin Down To Memphis 3
£28.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Tight Connection To My Heart (Has Anybody Seen My Love) (1985 Italian solid centre promotional vinyl 7 also including Stop Turn by IN TUA NUA custom title sleeve UB1)
£17.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Sweet Little Mystery (1992 Spanish single sided promotional vinyl 7 for the single release unique custom picture sleeve PSN-262)
£28.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Please Fall In Love With Me (1981 Spanish wide centred 7 vinyl single also including Dont You Go textured picture sleeve)
£12.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Angeline (1986 Australian solid centre DJ Promotional vinyl 7 for the single release also including Tight Connection To My Heart Island company die cut paper sleeve. The sleeve has some light general wear and there is a small areaof paper loss near one of the bottom corners the vinyl itself appears barely played
£23.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Lonely Love (1993 Spanish wide centred white title label promotional vinyl 7 for the single release also including Sweet Little Mystery retail issue textured picture sleeve A108222)
£23.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Lonely Love (1986 Australian solid centre DJ promotional vinyl 7 for the single release aslo including Sweet Little Mystery Island company die cut paper sleeve K-73)
£34.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Lonely Love (1993 Spanish single sided promotional vinyl 7 for the single release unique catalogue stickered custom picture sleeve. This copy also has a brief Spanish biography insert PSN-270)
£34.00 used
JOHN MARTYN Lonely Love (1993 Spanish single sided promotional vinyl 7 for the single release unique custom picture sleeve. the vinyl on this copy remains in excellent condition with just a couple of light surface scuffs to show for nearly twenty five years PSN-270)
£23.00 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 plain die cut paper sleeve IS272) Track Listing: 1. Lonely Love 3:22 2. Lonely Love 3:22
£12.00 used