Artist: Martin Carthy
Genre: Folk
Martin Carthy MBE is a British folk singer and guitarist who has been one of the most influential figures in the British folk revival since the 1960s. His innovative guitar techniques and interpretations of traditional songs influenced artists from Bob Dylan to Paul Simon. Carthy's work with groups including Steeleye Span and The Watersons demonstrated his collaborative abilities alongside his distinguished solo career. His commitment to traditional material combined with constant artistic renewal kept his performances vital across decades. Carthy's influence on British folk guitar playing was foundational. He represented the living tradition of English folk music at its most authentic and innovative.
Martin Carthy vinyl records (20)
MARTIN CARTHY Sweet Wivelsfield (1974 UK first issue 10-track vinyl LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only a little wear mainly to the non-laminated reverse whilst the vinyl shows only light evidence of play. A really niceexample SML1111) Track Listing: 1. Shepherd O Shepherd 2
£28.00 used
MARTIN CARTHY with DAVE SWARBRICK The Bonny Black Hare & Other Songs (1972 UK 12-track compilation LP fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear with just some light age discoloration spots & the vinyl is excellent with justa few faint paper scuffs and hairlines to indicate play) Track Listing: 1
£12.00 used
MARTIN CARTHY Shearwater (1975 UK issue of the 1972 10-track vinyl LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light wear and the vinyl is Near Mint CREST25) Track Listing: 01. I Was A Young Man 02. Banks Of Green Willow 03. Handsome Polly-o 04. Outlandish Knight 05. He Called For A Candle 06. John Blunt 07
£17.00 used
MARTIN CARTHY Landfall (1977 UK Topic Records issue of the 1971 10-track vinyl LP this album marks Carthys return to a solo career following his stint with Steeleye Span picture sleeve. The sleeve has just minor shelf wear whilst the vinyl is in Excellent condition 12TS345) Track Listing: 1. Heres Adieu To All Judges And Juries 2
£23.00 used
MARTIN CARTHY Right Of Passage (1988 UK 11-track LP also featuring John Kirkpatrick Chris Wood & Dave Swarbrick picture sleeve. The sleeve shows little wear & the vinyl appears barely played 12TS452) Track Listing: The Ant And The Grasshopper Eggs In Her Basket A Stitch In Time McVeagh All In Green Company Policy The Banks Of The Nile La Cardeuse Bill Norrie The Sleepwalker The Dominion Of The Sword
£12.00 used
MARTIN CARTHY & DAVE SWARBRICK Prince Heathen (1969 UK 11-track stereo LP on the black & silver Fontana label fully laminated picture sleeve. The cover shows only a little light wear & the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play STL5529) Track Listing: Arthur McBride & The Sergeant Salisbury Plain Polly On The Shore The Rainbow Died For Love Staines Morris Reynardine Seven Yellow Gypsies Little Musgrave & Lady Barnard Prince Heathen The Wren
£14.00 used
MARTIN CARTHY Crown Of Horn (1976 UK 11-track vinyl LP on Topic produced by Ashley Hutchings. The picture sleeve shows just a little wear to the spine whilst the vinyl has the odd light sign of play 12TS300) Track Listing: The Bedmaking Locks And Bolts King Knapperty Geordie Willies Lady Virginny The Worcestershire Wedding Bonny Lass Of Anglesey William Taylor the Poacher Old Tom Of Oxford Palaces Of Gold
£12.00 used
MARTIN CARTHY Landfall (1971 UK 11-track solo LP recorded shortly after Carthy left Steeleye Span. Includes a re-working of Cold Haily Windy Night fully laminated picture sleeve. The cover shows minimal wear and the vinyl is Excellent & still looks barely played) Track Listing: Heres Adieu To All Judges And Juries Brown Adam Oer The Hills Cruel Mother Cold Haily Windy Night His Name Is Andrew The Bold Poachers Dust to Dust The Broomfield Hill January Man
£28.00 used
MARTIN CARTHY Out Of The Cut (1982 UK 10-track vinyl LP picture sleeve. Includes the tracks Reynard The Fox and Rigs Of The Time. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless 12TS426) Track Listing: 1. The Devil and The Feathery White 2. Reynard The Fox 3. The Song Of The Lower Classes 4
£12.00 used
MARTIN CARTHY AND DAVE SWARBRICK But Two Came By (1977 UK stereo issue of the 1968 11-track vinyl LP originally released on the Fontana label including Ship In Distress and Jack Orion picture sleeve with alternate artwork. The sleeve shows justa little light shelfwear with a bit of edge scuffing and the vinyl shows little sign of play 12TS343) Track Listing: 01
£17.00 used