Merle Haggard And The Strangers - The Fightin' Side Of Me LP 1970 UK First Press

Merle Haggard
Born: April 6, 1937
Died: April 6, 2016 (day of his 79th birthday).

"The Fightin' Side of Me" is the second Live album by Merle Haggard and the Strangers, released in 1970.
It was recorded at the Civic Center Hall in Philadelphia on Valentine's Day 1970.
The concert includes covers of songs by Jimmie Rodgers and Woody Guthrie. Haggard's then-wife Bonnie Owens also sings a couple of songs album includes a medley of impersonations that Haggard does of fellow country stars Marty Robbins, Hank Snow, Johnny Cash, and Buck Owens.

Merle Haggard an American country music singer, guitarist, fiddler and songwriter.
He was married to Bonnie Owens. Leona Williams from 1978 to 1983 and Theresa Lane Haggard was his fifth wife from 1993 until his death.

Capitol Records - E-ST 451

Vinyl : EX GREAT PLAY
Cover : VG++ (agewear, sticker with tejp)

Gradering Vinyl:
NM = Nearmint: Nearly flawless, bright and shiny.
EX = Excellent: Bright and shiny, but may have some visible surface wear,
very minor marks and/or scuffs. There can be a few hairline scratches that
should have no major affect on play.
VG++ = Very Good 2Plus: Visible surface wear, more numerous hairline scratches and scuffs,
but less likely impact on the sound quality, and may play with light surface noise or the occasional tick or pop.
VG+ = Very Good Plus: With surface wear, including visible scratches and scuffs, but no detrimental
impact on the sound quality, and may likely play with some surface noise and pops or clicks.
VG = Very Good: Will have noticeable scratches or scuffs that can cause more than occasional
surface noise during playback, including pops and ticks.

Gradering Cover:
NM = Nearmint: Very minor signs of wear or cover impressions. Artwork is as close to new as possible.
EX = Excellent: Minor disc impression or slight corner creases or bumps, maybe a faint crease or two.
No writing on the cover. Artwork is clean and unworn and there is no ink wear.
VG++ = Very Good 2 Plus: Faint ringwear and edgewear, some possible rubbing and pigment loss.
There will be no seam splits or cutouts.
VG+ = Very Good Plus: May have writing or marks and will show some wear. There may be ring wear.
May be discoloration or staining, seam wear, and/or minor splits. Corners can have creases or fraying
and bumps, and spine may have wear.
VG = Very Good: Cover is worn and used. Seams may be starting to split or may have been
unobtrusively repaired with clear tape. There is moderate ringwear, but the artwork is still attractive.
There may be yellowing or discoloration and there may be larger writing, labels, or marks.
Corners may have damage.