Artist: Michael Chapman
Genre: Folk
Michael Chapman is a British singer-songwriter and guitarist whose work in the late 1960s and early 1970s earned him cult status among folk and acoustic music enthusiasts. His albums 'Rainmaker' and 'Fully Qualified Survivor' showcased his exceptional guitar skills and introspective songwriting. Chapman's influence extended through his guitar technique, which inspired subsequent generations of acoustic players. Though mainstream success eluded him, he maintained a devoted following and continued recording into his later years. His work was rediscovered by younger audiences in the 2010s, leading to renewed appreciation. Chapman represented the thoughtful, literary tradition of British singer-songwriters.
Michael Chapman vinyl records (16)
MICHAEL CHAPMAN Lived Here 1968-1972 (1972 UK Cube 11-track LP compilation matt picture sleeve with credits insert. The sleeve shows some light edgewear whilst the vinyl is near as new GNAT1) Track Listing: Naked Ladies And Electric Ragtime Rainmaker You Say In The Valley Kodak Ghosts Postcards Of Scarborough It Didnt Work Out Last Lady Song Wrecked Again The First Leaf Of Autumn Soulful Lady
£14.00 used
MICHAEL CHAPMAN Lived Here 1968-1972 (1972 UK white label promotional 11-track LP compilation matt picture sleeve. The sleeve does have a notable sticker mark in the top right corner and some light edgewear whilst the vinyl has just a coupleof light surface scuffs GNAT1)
£23.00 used
MICHAEL CHAPMAN Fully Qualified Survivor (1970 UK first issue 11-track LP with Gramophone Co label perimeter text & no boxed EMI logo or Sold In UK print a wonderfully layered album of acoustic guitars psychedelic vocals & floating conga drums produced by Gus Dudgeon [just after David Bowies Space Oddity] a pre-Bowie Mick Ronson on guitar Rick Kemp of Steeleye Span on bass & the cello of Paul Buckmaster [Elton John] front laminated gatefold picture sleeve
£42.00 used
MICHAEL CHAPMAN The Polar Bear (2014 UK/EU limited edition 8-track vinyl LP from the English singer / songwriter - The third album in his series of his improvised musical series sees him experimenting with cello accompaniment and some pieces featuring his own atmospheric slide guitar work. Further proof as it were needed of Chapmans still restless search for new musical adventures
£27.99 used
MICHAEL CHAPMAN Wrecked Again (Very rare 1971 UK 11-track vinyl LP by the incredibly talented Troubadour housed in the gatefold titled sleeve. The gold printed sleeve as a consequence of its design more than anything else shows some generallight shelfwear with a little edge/surface rubbing and ringwear evident but has no splits or tears
£56.00 used
MICHAEL CHAPMAN Window (Scarce original 1970 UK first press 9-track vinyl LP with Gramophone Co perimeter label text & no boxed EMI logo front textured gatefold picture sleeve with company catalogue. The sleeve has a few faint spots of foxing/discolouration and a noticable sticker removal mark to the top left corner whilt the vinyl is Near Mint
£139.00 used