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Halfnelson [Purple] Vinyl

Name: Sparks - Halfnelson [Purple]
Brand: Alliance Entertainment
SKU: 829421249726
Price: 41.99 USD
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Sparks Vinyl Records

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Before they were Sparks, they were Halfnelson — and this reissue takes us right back to where the Mael brothers’ eccentric journey began.

Originally released in 1971 under the Halfnelson moniker, this quirky debut is now available in a stunning purple vinyl pressing, giving collectors a vibrant new way to experience the start of one of pop’s most unpredictable careers.

Produced by Todd Rundgren, Halfnelson is packed with the clever wordplay, theatrical twists, and genre-bending melodies that would later define Sparks. Tracks like “Roger” and “Wonder Girl” showcase the duo’s knack for pairing witty lyrics with offbeat hooks, while deeper cuts such as “Big Bands” and “Slowboat” reveal just how fearless they were in bending rock, pop, and art music into their own eccentric language.

Though it didn’t make a huge splash at the time, this debut laid the groundwork for Sparks’ cult following and eventual breakthrough. Listening now, it’s easy to hear the seeds of their future brilliance already sprouting — sly, inventive, and totally unlike anything else happening in the early ‘70s.

With its rich purple vinyl, this reissue doesn’t just sound fantastic, it looks the part too. It’s a bold, playful tribute to a record that deserves to be celebrated, not forgotten. For Sparks devotees and adventurous vinyl lovers alike, Halfnelson is a must-have starting point for a very unusual story.

UPC: 829421249726

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Sparks - Halfnelson [Purple]

$41.99

$41.99 OUT OF STOCK