David Gilmour self-titled Gatefold (FOC) Vinyl Album Cover Gallery & Information #vinylrecords

"David Gilmour Self-Titled" Album Description:

In 1978, during a brief hiatus from Pink Floyd, legendary guitarist David Gilmour ventured into the world of solo artistry with his eponymous album, "David Gilmour." This record, marked by its introspective lyrics and Gilmour's signature guitar work, was a critical and commercial success. Among the various international releases, the Netherlands pressing on Harvest Records (catalog number: Harvest 5C 062-60774) holds a special place in the hearts of collectors.

Musical Departure and Exploration

"David Gilmour" represented a stylistic shift from the expansive soundscapes of Pink Floyd. While retaining a touch of the band's progressive rock influences, the album explores more personal and intimate themes. Songs like "There's No Way Out of Here" grapple with feelings of isolation, while the bluesy "So Far Away" reflects on loss and longing. Gilmour's guitar playing shines throughout, ranging from emotive solos to delicate acoustic passages.

The Netherlands Vinyl Edition

The Netherlands release of "David Gilmour" stands out for vinyl enthusiasts due to its potential variations in pressings and matrix numbers. These subtle differences can influence the album's sound quality and collectible value. The Harvest Records label, known for its roster of progressive rock artists, adds to the release's pedigree.

Music Genre:

Rock

Album Production:

Produced by David Gilmour, Engineer: John Etchells

Two different releases... catalog no's: 1A 038-1575131 and 5C 062-60774. This album is with the gatefold cover

Record Label:

Harvest 5C 062-60774

Media Format:

12" LP Vinyl Gramophone Record

Year and Country:

1978 Made in Holland

Photos of the LP's cover: David Gilmour self-titled Gatefold (FOC)

Photo of David Gilmour self-titled Gatefold (FOC) Album's Front Cover

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Photo collage of David Gilmour in the inner pages of the gatefold cover

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Band Members and Musicians on: David Gilmour self-titled Gatefold (FOC)

Band: members/musicians

David Gilmour - Guitar, vocals

David Gilmour (Full-name: David Jon Gilmour) is an English musician, singer, and songwriter, best known as the guitarist, co-lead vocalist and one of the main songwriters of the rock band Pink Floyd. He was born on 6 March 1946, in Cambridge, England.

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Gilmour began playing guitar at a young age and formed his first band, Jokers Wild, in 1962. He later joined the band Bullitt, which also included future Pink Floyd member, Roger Waters. In 1968, he was invited to join Pink Floyd as a replacement for the band's original lead vocalist and guitarist, Syd Barrett, who had become increasingly unreliable due to his use of psychedelic drugs.

Gilmour quickly established himself as an integral member of Pink Floyd, contributing to the band's songwriting and providing lead vocals on many of their songs. He played an important role in the band's success, particularly with the release of their critically acclaimed and commercially successful album "The Dark Side of the Moon" (1973), "Wish You Were Here" (1975) and "The Wall" (1979)

In addition to his work with Pink Floyd, Gilmour has also released several solo albums , including "David Gilmour" (1978), "About Face" (1984), "On an Island" (2006), "Rattle That Lock" (2015) and "No One Home" (2020)

Throughout his career, Gilmour has been recognized as one of the greatest guitar players of all time and has been awarded with numerous accolades, including several Ivor Novello Awards, and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Pink Floyd in 1996. He continues to perform and record music, and remains an influential figure in the music industry

He is the first child of Douglas Gilmour and Sylvia Wilson.

On 7 July 1975, he married Virginia "Ginger", Hasenbein. He married Polly Samson in 1994. He was 29 years old when he married Virginia "Ginger", Hasenbein. He was 48 years old when he married Polly Samson. He got divorced from Virginia "Ginger", Hasenbein around 1994.
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