Steeleye Span - Parcel Of Rogues

My parents had this on vinyl and also cassette which they’d play in the car on longer drives. I’d dance around to it in our lounge room. Dad had a huge 70's speaker system and that stereo packed a punch. It certainly wasn’t “cool” in my childhood or even in my early 20’s to like this. But now I don’t give a shit. I recognised and sang along to most of the songs on this whilst mopping.

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Steeleye Span – Hark! The Village Wait

My Steeleye Span tip is confusing my google algorithm which keeps thinking I mean Steele Pan and suggesting me an array of shopping options for pans.

What is also confusing is this record. I'm surprised in my record buying years, this is my first accidental double.

I picked this up in my haul last weekend not realising it wasn’t Please to See the King which was right next to it, and has the same cover design. Turns out, this is the alternate cover to Hark! The Village Wait. Fantastic record but I already own it having no idea it had a different cover. What followed was an an awkward discussion with my local record shop guy who was thrilled I was buying this and wanted to discuss facts, but because I thought I was buying something else I was a tad confused and sort of left awkwardly (story of my life) thinking I was a numpty. I mean I was, but not for the reasons I thought.

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Steeleye Span – Ten Man Mop Or Mr. Reservoir Butler Rides Again

I’ve been on a bit of a folk tip and picked this one up last weekend from Lenny’s. My parents had Steeleye Span albums but not this one.

Fuck it’s great, and LOUD. They turned the mastering dial up. This album is brilliant. It might be my favourite Steeleye Span. Not sure yet.

It's got a textured sleeve which they insisted having and apparently lost money on at the time. Now, in 2025. if I didn't know who Steeleye Span were, and found this in a crate, I'd probably pick this up from the cover alone.

Stand out track - When I was on Horseback.

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