Jack Beck – O Lassie, Lassie on vinyl LP. VG. 1989 Greentrax Scottish traditional song. Ships from Germany.
About O Lassie, Lassie
A VG condition vinyl pressing of a 1989 collection of traditional Scottish ballads from Jack Beck, a singer widely praised for forming a bridge between the old rural tradition and the urban folk revival.
O Lassie, Lassie is an album by Jack Beck, released in 1989 via Greentrax Recordings. Recorded at Pier House Studios in Edinburgh, the album features Beck’s guitar and vocals alongside an ensemble of respected Scottish folk musicians performing traditional ballads including Matt Hyland, Twa Corbies and The Bleacher Lass O’ Kelvinhaugh. This listing is a VG condition vinyl pressing from a Berlin based eBay seller.
- Who is Jack Beck
- About O Lassie, Lassie
- The musicians involved
- Pressing details and buying advice
In Brief
- Artist Jack Beck is a highly rated Scottish singer of traditional song, praised for his outstanding delivery of classic Scottish ballads.
- Release O Lassie, Lassie came out in 1989 via Greentrax Recordings, catalogue TRAX 027.
- Musicians Features Gary Coupland on accordion, Pete Clark and Davy Lockhart on fiddle, Mike Ward on whistle and Northumbrian smallpipes, and Alistair Marshall on Highland bagpipes.
- Repertoire Ten tracks including Birnie Bouzle, Matt Hyland, Twa Corbies, Ned Of The Hill and The Jolly Beggar.
- This copy Very Good (VG) sleeve condition, shipped from Berlin, Germany.
Jack Beck – O Lassie, Lassie (LP, VG)
Vinyl LP, Greentrax Recordings
Very Good condition vinyl pressing of O Lassie, Lassie, sold by a Berlin based eBay seller with 100% positive feedback.
Pressing Specifications
Critical Reception
Who Is Jack Beck?
Jack Beck is a highly regarded Scottish singer of traditional ballads, praised by figures across the folk world including singer and broadcaster Archie Fisher, who described him as one of the last singers to form a genuine bridge between the old rural tradition and the urban folk revival. Beck's day job until 2001 was heading a department at a community college in Dunfermline, after which he worked as an education and training consultant, continuing to perform and record traditional Scottish song throughout.
About O Lassie, Lassie And Its Musicians
Recorded at Pier House Studios in Edinburgh by Peter Haigh, and mixed by Beck himself alongside George Haigh, O Lassie, Lassie gathers ten traditional ballads performed with a respected ensemble of Scottish folk musicians. Gary Coupland contributes accordion, Pete Clark and Davy Lockhart both play fiddle, Mike Ward adds whistle, keyboard and Northumbrian smallpipes, Lindsay Porteous plays jaw's harp, and Alistair Marshall brings Highland bagpipes to the sessions, with backing vocals from Chris Miles, Andy Hunter and Colin Stuart. The album moves through well loved traditional pieces including Birnie Bouzle, Matt Hyland, Twa Corbies, Kilbowie Hill, The Bleacher Lass O' Kelvinhaugh, Ned Of The Hill, The Jolly Beggar and Love Is Teasing, offering a rich survey of the Scottish balladry tradition Beck has spent his career championing.
- Praised by respected figures including Archie Fisher and Greentrax’s Ian Green
- Features a strong ensemble of respected Scottish folk musicians
- Authentic traditional Scottish balladry repertoire
- From the well regarded Greentrax Recordings label
- Not a sealed or mint copy
- Niche appeal outside Scottish and Celtic folk collectors
- Fixed shipping cost from Germany
What is O Lassie, Lassie by Jack Beck?
It is a 1989 collection of traditional Scottish ballads, released via Greentrax Recordings.
What condition is this vinyl copy in?
The sleeve is graded Very Good (VG).
Who is Jack Beck?
A highly rated Scottish singer of traditional song, praised for forming a bridge between the old rural tradition and the urban folk revival.
What songs are on this album?
Ten tracks including Birnie Bouzle, Matt Hyland, Twa Corbies, The Bleacher Lass O’ Kelvinhaugh and The Jolly Beggar.
Does this listing ship outside Germany?
The seller is based in Berlin and lists a fixed shipping cost; check the current listing for up to date international shipping options and rates.
Where To Buy This Pressing
Worth The Spin?
- A well regarded collection of traditional Scottish ballads
- VG condition vinyl featuring a strong ensemble of Celtic folk musicians
- Best suited to fans of Scottish and traditional Celtic folk music
O Lassie, Lassie showcases Jack Beck’s outstanding ballad delivery, and this listing offers a VG pressing from a highly rated German seller.