Electric Light Orchestra – Discovery (1979 LP Original Canadian Jet Records Gatefold Pressing w/ Custom Lyric Inner Sleeve) - EX/NM Vintage Vinyl (FZ 35769)

Catalog a multi-platinum 1979 symphonic pop-rock classic complete with its original Arabian Nights gatefold jacket and custom lyric/photo inner sleeve for your archival inventory: Discovery by Electric Light Orchestra. Manufactured and distributed in Canada by CBS Records Canada Ltd. (Don Mills, Ontario) on classic multi-colored searchlight Jet Records labels (FZ 35769 STEREO; matrix labels AL 35769 / BL 35769; SIDE 1 / SIDE 2), this 12-inch stereo vinyl LP was written and produced by Jeff Lynne, recorded at Musicland Studios (Munich, Germany), and engineered by Mack, with orchestral and choral arrangements by Jeff Lynne, Richard Tandy, and Louis Clark (conducted by Louis Clark). Performed by Jeff Lynne (lead and backing vocals, electric and acoustic guitars, piano, synthesizer), Bev Bevan (drums, percussion, Rototoms, timpani), Richard Tandy (piano, synthesizer, electric piano, Clavinet), and Kelly Groucutt (bass guitar, backing vocals), the 9-track sequence spans Side 1 ("Shine A Little Love", "Confusion", "Need Her Love", "The Diary Of Horace Wimp") and Side 2 ("Last Train To London", "Midnight Blue", "On The Run", "Wishing", "Don't Bring Me Down"). Housed in its original gatefold outer sleeve (35769) featuring design and art direction by Ria Lewerke and photography by Norman Seeff, the complete set includes both the original custom illustrated brown-and-teal lyric/portrait inner sleeve (35769) and an archival Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) Original Master anti-static inner sleeve.

Structural & Visual Inspection

• Vinyl Surface & Labels Condition - EXCELLENT / NEAR MINT (EX / NM): Glossy black vinyl retains deep groove luster with crisp micro-groove definition, showing only faint, non-feelable hairline sleeve marks and minor surface dust flecks under angled macro inspection. Both Side 1 (AL 35769) and Side 2 (BL 35769) multi-colored searchlight Jet Records labels (FZ 35769) remain bright, vibrant, and clean with sharp black typography, minimal spindle marks, and clean center holes.

• Jacket & Inner Sleeves Integrity - VERY GOOD PLUS / NEAR MINT (VG+ / NM): Original gatefold outer sleeve exhibits rich, vibrant Arabian Nights photography across the front, back, and panoramic desert inner spread, showing light edge/corner rubbing, mild ring wear along the upper border, and a solid intact spine with no seam splits. Includes both the original custom brown-and-teal lyric/band-portrait inner sleeve (35769, clean and intact with light handling wear) and a clean Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi) Original Master anti-static archival inner sleeve.

Condition Assessment Disclaimer: Please note that we are not professional graders; all condition assessments are determined visually to the best of our abilities. Prospective buyers and collectors are encouraged to carefully examine the accompanying high-resolution photographs—which depict the exact item you will receive—to form their own final grading assessment.

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