Craig Davies - Like Narcissus Original 1988 UK Pressing Vinyl LP with Lyric Insert (ROUGH 122)

Uncover a hidden gem of late-1980s Manchester alternative singer-songwriter history with this pristine, authentic 1988 first UK pressing of Craig Davies' debut studio album, "Like Narcissus". Released on the legendary independent imprint Rough Trade Records (ROUGH 122), this distinct record delivers a bluesy, New Orleans folk-jazz and acoustic post-punk aesthetic layered with rich beat-poetry lyricism.

Recorded at Square One Studios in Bury, the album is highly regarded for its phenomenal acoustic instrumentation, featuring the iconic double bass contributions of Pentangle founding member Danny Thompson alongside guitar work by Ben Watt of Everything But The Girl. Meticulously hand-selected and fully inspected for indie vinyl completionists, this vintage release comes complete with its original printed multi-page lyrical insert

1. Like Narcissus (3:06)
2. My Dearest Polly (2:02)
3. Head (4:07)
4. Euston Railway Station Blues (3:56)
5. Back To The Sticks (1:38)

1. Rainy City (1:23)
2. The Big Bad Voodoo Man (3:29)
3. Jennifer Holliday (3:32)
4. Magic (3:20)
5. Beat Poem (2:33)
6. The Adventure (3:20

• Vinyl Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+). The record retains a beautiful, mirror-like glossy luster with only sparse, harmless surface hairline wisps visible under strong, direct inspection lighting. Center labels are crisp, clean, and perfectly affixed to the center ring with minimal spindle trails. Playback is clean, revealing sharp high notes and rich, analog bass lines with standard non-intrusive vintage surface character.
• Sleeve / Packaging Condition: Very Good Plus (VG+). The original cardboard outer sleeve is structurally robust and well-preserved, featuring a solid, crisp spine and sharp corner tracking. Minor surface storage wear is visible under inspection, typical for a vintage sleeve of this age. The original custom lyric sheet insert remains beautifully clean, white, and completely intact

• Format: 12-Inch Vinyl LP Album
• Speed: 33⅓ RPM
• Record Label: Rough Trade Records
• Catalogue Number: ROUGH 122
• Country of Origin: United Kingdom (UK First Pressing)
• Audio Channel: Stereo
• Matrix / Runout Identifiers: ROUGH 122 A-3U-1 / ROUGH 122 B-1U-1 (Utopia Lacquer Cut Variants)
• Barcode Decal: 5014644301220