AL ET AL Strange Affair (Rare Archive Quality 1981 UK Private Press 14-track vinyl LP, with picture sleeve that features band biography on the back. One and only album from the contemporary psych-folk band, carried by the melcancholic songwriting of Allan Thompson, over the top of beautiful instrumentation. Released on the small Arny's Shack label, which belonged to engineer Tony Arnold who also worked on Three of a Perfect Pair by King Crimson as well several recordings from Robert Fripp. The artwork by Jill Cassidy is bright and vivid, with no fading to the back of the sleeve. The vinyl itself is stunning, retaining a just-pressed sheen and is in near mint condition This is the first time we have seen this cult favourite, and rarely appears in this kind of condition. Recommended)