{"title":"JOHN MARTYN","description":"\u003ch2\u003eJohn Martyn Official Vinyl \u0026amp; Music Collection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDive into the spellbinding, genre-blurring genius of one of folk and rock music’s most fiercely original singer-songwriters with the official \u003cb\u003eJohn Martyn collection\u003c\/b\u003e at Universal Music Store South Africa. Seamlessly fusing traditional British folk, hypnotic blues, acoustic jazz improvisation, and pioneering ambient echoplex guitar effects, John Martyn carved out a completely singular sonic universe. Whether you are a dedicated audiophile chasing warm, organic analog textures or building an eclectic vinyl library, our curated selection of John Martyn records is an absolute essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePossessing a gritty, deeply soulful voice that could shift from a tender whisper to a roaring blues howl in a single breath, Martyn approached his acoustic and electric guitars with total fearlessness. During his legendary tenure with Island Records in the 1970s, he crafted some of the most haunting, romantic, and structurally daring music of the era. Experience his revolutionary sound on the highest quality analog formats, masterfully restored to capture every subtle string slide and ambient echo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeatured John Martyn Vinyl \u0026amp; Essential Albums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild your definitive folk-rock and singer-songwriter catalog with authentic, premium pressings imported directly for South African collectors. Highlights of our legendary Island Records catalog include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSolid Air:\u003c\/b\u003e His undisputed 1973 masterpiece and a monumental pillar of alternative folk. A breathtaking, smoky blend of jazz, blues, and folk, featuring the haunting title track (a tribute to Nick Drake), the sublime groove of \u003ci\u003e\"May You Never\"\u003c\/i\u003e, and the hypnotic, reverb-drenched \u003ci\u003e\"Don't Want to Know\"\u003c\/i\u003e. An absolute holy grail for any serious vinyl collector.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eOne World:\u003c\/b\u003e The groundbreaking 1977 ambient-folk triumph. Recorded outdoors by a lake, this atmospheric masterpiece captures Martyn experimenting with synthesizers, tape delays, and gentle reggae grooves. Drop the needle on heavyweight wax to experience the mesmerizing, late-night tranquility of tracks like \u003ci\u003e\"Small Hours\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBless the Weather:\u003c\/b\u003e The essential 1971 breakout record that established his signature echoplex guitar style. Featuring stunning vocal performances and intimate songcraft, including his gorgeous cover of \u003ci\u003e\"Spencer the Rover\"\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSunday's Child \u0026amp; Island Reissues:\u003c\/b\u003e Explore the deeper cuts of his prolific 70s catalog with deluxe gatefold pressings and half-speed remasters that showcase his unmatched, organic musicianship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Shop John Martyn at UMG Africa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs the official Universal Music Group store in South Africa (\u003cb\u003eumg.africa\u003c\/b\u003e), we are your definitive home for authentic Island Records releases. Shopping direct-to-consumer (D2C) guarantees 100% genuine products, premium 180g audiophile vinyl pressings, and first access to highly sought-after folk and rock reissues that often sell out instantly at standard retailers. Enjoy secure, reliable delivery right to your door anywhere in South Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eShop the John Martyn collection below and bring the ultimate ambient-folk magic to your turntable.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"john-martyn-solid-air-1lp","title":"John Martyn - Solid Air - 1LP","description":"\u003cp\u003eRecorded at Sound Techniques Studio in Chelsea during 1972, John Martyn's seminal album Solid Air was released in February 1973. Emotionally intense and hauntingly beautiful 'Solid Air' encapsulates almost every musical genre with ease and accomplishment. The songs are exquisitely crafted fusions of blues, country, folk, jazz and rock, with dazzling guitar, musicianship and outstanding vocals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrack Listing:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Solid Air - John Martyn (5.43)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e2. Over the Hill - John Martyn (2.52)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e3. Don't Want to Know - John Martyn (3)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e4. I'd Rather Be the Devil - John Martyn (6.17)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e5. Go Down Easy - John Martyn (3.34)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e6. Dreams By the Sea - John Martyn (3.15)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e7. May You Never - John Martyn (3.4)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e8. The Man in the Station - John Martyn (3.5)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e9. The Easy Blues - John Martyn (3.19)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"UNIVERSAL","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46450211160260,"sku":"060075337636","price":630.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0406\/7927\/6700\/files\/c3de0df3fc9845a232dc48bc9fa50c83.png?v=1786190767"}],"url":"https:\/\/umg.africa\/collections\/john-martyn.oembed","provider":"UMG Africa","version":"1.0","type":"link"}