The Village Green Preservation Society [Deluxe Edition] [Import] [Original recording remastered] [Special Edition]

Track Listings
Disc: 1
1. Village Green Preservation Society [Stereo]    
2. Do You Remember Walter? [Stereo]    
3. Picture Book [Stereo]    
4. Johnny Thunder [Stereo]    
5. Last of the Steam-Powered Trains [Stereo]    
6. Big Sky [Stereo]    
7. Sitting by the Riverside [Stereo]    
See all 19 tracks on this disc
Disc: 2
1. Village Green Preservation Society [Mono Version]    
2. Do You Remember Walter [Mono Version]    
3. Picture Book [Mono Version]    
4. Johnny Thunder [Mono Version]    
5. Last of the Steam Powered Trains [Mono Version]    
6. Big Sky [Mono Version]    
7. Sitting by the Riverside [Mono Version]    
See all 21 tracks on this disc
Disc: 3
1. Village Green [Orchestra Overdub] [Instrumental Mix][#]    
2. Misty Water [Stereo Mix]    
3. Berkeley Mews [Stereo Mix]    
4. Easy Come, There You Went [Stereo Mix][#]    
5. Polly [Stereo Mix]    
6. Animal Farm [Alternate Stereo Mix][#]    
7. Phenomenal Cat [Mono Instrumental] [#]    
See all 22 tracks on this disc

Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Given the sad fate of this intimate 1968 album in its day, Ray Davies and The Kinks must have considered what rock's greatest poetic cipher mused on "Love Minus Zero": "There's no success like failure, and failure is no success at all." In the midst of a year that bristled with such overtly ambitious, often revolutionary fare as The Beatles' White Album, Hendrix's Electric Ladyland and the Stones' Beggar's Banquet, Ray Davies instead paused to reflect on the quaint charms still to be found in the quieter corners of his native England. Powered by an equally precious musical tack, Davies' wistful, impressionistic civic tapestry would be a resounding commercial failure (even as it set the stage for the following year's successful Arthur), yet an album that would eventually come to share the same cherished place among Kinks faithful as Pet Sounds and Love You did among Brian Wilson fans. What other Kinks album could boast Ray delivering a song ("Big Sky") via impression of Burt Lancaster? Sanctuary UK has finally given the charming, if stubbornly out-of-its-time masterpiece its due. This three-disc retrospective includes new stereo and mono mixes of the album, deleted tracks from its original 12-song edition and more stunning outtakes, alternate mixes, often baroque backing tracks, instrumentals and period live cuts than any Preservationist could have hoped for. This is the sound of an artist having a well-deserved last laugh, in more ways than one; indeed, HP built a national TV adverting campaign around the album's infectious "Picture Book." --Jerry McCulley

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The Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Middlin to fairly great
  • Ray Davies is a remarkable talent
  • Memories of people can remain
  • God Save The Kinks!
  • THE LAST OF THE GOOD OLD, STEAM POWERED, ROCK AND ROLL
 The Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
Manufacturer: Reprise / Wea
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B000002KOI
Release Date: 1990-05-02

Tracks:

  1. The Village Green Preservation Society
  2. Do You Remember Walter?
  3. Picture Book
  4. Johnny Thunder
  5. Last Of The Steam-Powered Trains
  6. Big Sky
  7. Sitting By The Riverside
  8. Animal Farm
  9. Village Green
  10. Starstruck
  11. Phenomenal Cat
  12. All Of My Friends Were There
  13. Wicked Annabella
  14. Monica
  15. People Take Pictures Of Each Other

Amazon.com essential recording

Sensing that the Beatles, Stones, and Who were radically transforming rock music by turning it literate and conceptual, Ray Davies decided the Kinks should be his vehicle to explore his unusual longing for a simpler time when the English empire was not in decline. A reliance on English music hall tradition and sentiments indicated in titles such as "Last of the Steam-Powered Trains," "Picture Book," and "Village Green" clearly show Davies's nostalgia streak. Davies's singing has always been rough and non-Kinks fans may have trouble getting past his sloppy pitch. But for those listening closely, the tales are one of a kind. --Rob O'Connor

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Middlin to fairly great .......2007-06-26

I'm ashamed to say I found this because of the 'Picture Book' song associated with a certain ad for a certain photo printer. It just got stuck in my head, and I should have known. Whenever you have a great song stuck in your head and you don't know who it's by, it's usually by The Kinks.

Initially I was disappointed that I had purchased a CD for one song and the rest was jolly crap. But the more I listened to it, I pardoned the fact that it could have been produced a bit more carefully and now they've got me hooked.

The rest of the darn album is stuck in my head, and it's a good, sweet, concept album, you really need to listen to whole thing to 'get it' and for it to be at its best. Nice and poppy, fun for the whole family, it grows on you like honeysuckle. Finally: 2 stars, no 3 stars, no - 4 stars.

5 out of 5 stars Ray Davies is a remarkable talent.......2007-06-09

I am amused to read how folks seem to think that Ray Davies is nostalgic. I do not believe this. He is an observer. He writes about what he sees and what he hears and puts a personal twist on it. Listen to 'Come Dancing' - this terrific piece comes from listening to his elder sister talk about her 'younger days', which people like me can identify with only too easily. He is a wit and has written a variety of interesting songs. 'Village Green' is an amusement, a 'pastiche' - a description of a dream-like time and place which one is uncertain if it ever truly existed. This is not uncommon in English (not British!) history - afterall, did 'Merrie England' ever really exist? Had The Kinks not been refused a visa to tour the US early in their career, Ray Davies would be revered today by a wider audience in this country and perhaps might be seen as the natural successor to John Lennon (I can hear the cries of horror ....... but pay attention to the words of many of his songs ...... they ain't simple pop songs!) The man is a remarkable talent. He is, at times, laconic and acidic, and always interesting. The early potential of Ray Davies can be heard in 'See my friends', 'Waterloo Sunset', 'Victoria' and 'Lola' etc - but do not dismiss any of the other early material. VGPS is both interesting and charming and a pleasure to listen to both 'then' and 'now'. If you have not heard it, give it a listen ..... you won't regret it.

5 out of 5 stars Memories of people can remain.......2007-02-18

From the superlative music year of 1968 comes THE VILLAGE GREEN PRESERVATION SOCIETY, the KINKS very best album. This one has gotten better with the passage of time-- a rarity. VILLAGE GREEN belongs in the collection of any 1960s or British rock fan. If you've never heard it, take advantage of the sound samples provided-- then you'll know what to do! And if you once had this on vinyl... well, what are you waiting for?

TOTAL RUNNING TIME -- 39:48

5 out of 5 stars God Save The Kinks!.......2007-02-08

Part 3 of the Kinks trilogy starting with Face to Face, then Something else...This is the best of the 3 and is a genuine masterpiece.
Ray Davies was at the top of his game here.

5 out of 5 stars THE LAST OF THE GOOD OLD, STEAM POWERED, ROCK AND ROLL.......2006-12-20


People take pictures of each other, just to prove that they really existed.
Recently I've been doing a lot of digging into psychedelic era sixties stuff that I have missed over the years. Out of all the albums that I went out and purchased for either the first time, or to get back the albums I lost long ago... this is outright, the coolest. The Kinks are one of the coolest anyways, but this one....
Lets just say, IMHO, that The Kinks delivered what I consider to be the real "first" concept rock and roll album. After all, Sgt. Peppers, wasn't really a concept album, The Beatles even said so themselves. In the time frame between late '66 and early '68, just about every hip band of the day put out at least one psychedelic disc.. some good, some very bad. The Kinks, were not a psychedelic band, and don't try to be really... but they took that psychedelic vibe and added their own groove.
The album chugs out the rock and roll, in that light and airy british pop rock sort of way, but the tunes are so good. Each individual.
Look at reviews for the 1979 Clash album, London Calling. Lots of people refer to it as The Clash's "Sgt. Pepper" album. What they really mean to say is that London Calling was their "Village Green."
The trippy songs are TRIPPY, the rockin songs are ROCKIN', and the lyrics are perfect, in that Ray Davies and his magic pen sort of way.
If you are new to this album I guarantee it will go down like this. Upon first listen, you'll be like "ok, not bad", and probably hand pick about three tunes out of the mix that made the album worth it. By listen number two, you will up the number to seven... and you will probably listen to single songs about three or four times in row, because they will blow your mind. Before long you will realize that this little gem, is probably one of the coolest records ever made, especially for psychedelic sixties. You will say "Gosh Darrrrrrrrn-it, isn't this a great album."
It's all about The Village Green. By the way, is it me, or did Ray Davies really despise photographs? Or was it just that jerk, Tom the grocer, ever since he bought that grocery?
Highly reccomended listening.
The Village Green Preservation Society
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Pastoral Masterpiece
  • Just TRY and get the title track out of your head.
  • Kinks- Village Green Preservation Society
  • Best-ever edition of the best-ever album
  • T I M E L E S S
 The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
Manufacturer: Sanctuary UK
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B0001WPSJ0
Release Date: 2004-07-05

Tracks:

  1. Village Green Preservation Society - The Kinks, The Kinks
  2. Do You Remember Walter? - The Kinks, The Kinks
  3. Picture Book - The Kinks, The Kinks
  4. Johnny Thunder - The Kinks, The Kinks
  5. Last of the Steam-Powered Trains - The Kinks, The Kinks
  6. Big Sky - The Kinks, The Kinks
  7. Sitting by the Riverside - The Kinks, The Kinks
  8. Animal Farm - The Kinks, The Kinks
  9. Village Green - The Kinks, The Kinks
  10. Starstruck - The Kinks, The Kinks
  11. Phenomenal Cat - The Kinks, The Kinks
  12. All of My Friends Were There - The Kinks, The Kinks
  13. Wicked Annabella - The Kinks, The Kinks
  14. Monica - The Kinks, The Kinks
  15. People Take Pictures of Each Other - The Kinks, The Kinks
  16. Mr. Songbird [Stereo][*]
  17. Days [Stereo][*]
  18. Do You Remember Walter [Alternate Stereo Mix][*]
  19. People Take Pictures of Each Other [Alternate Stereo Mix][*]

Tracks:

  1. Village Green Preservation Society [Mono Version]
  2. Do You Remember Walter [Mono Version]
  3. Picture Book [Mono Version]
  4. Johnny Thunder [Mono Version]
  5. Last of the Steam Powered Trains [Mono Version]
  6. Big Sky [Mono Version]
  7. Sitting by the Riverside [Mono Version]
  8. Animal Farm [Mono Version]
  9. Village Green [Mono Version]
  10. Starstruck [Mono Version]
  11. Phenomenal Cat [Mono Version]
  12. All of My Friends Were There [Mono Version]
  13. Wicked Annabella [Mono Version]
  14. Monica [Mono Version]
  15. People Take Pictures of Each Other [Mono Version]
  16. Days [Single Mix, Mono] [*]
  17. Mr. Songbird [Mono Mix][#][*]
  18. Polly [Single Mix, Mono] [*]
  19. Wonderboy [Single Mix, Mono] [*]
  20. Berkeley [Single Mix, Mono] [*]
  21. Village Green [With Alternate Doubled Vocals][No Strings Version] [#][*

Tracks:

  1. Village Green [Orchestra Overdub] [Instrumental Mix][#]
  2. Misty Water [Stereo Mix]
  3. Berkeley Mews [Stereo Mix]
  4. Easy Come, There You Went [Stereo Mix][#]
  5. Polly [Stereo Mix]
  6. Animal Farm [Alternate Stereo Mix][#]
  7. Phenomenal Cat [Mono Instrumental] [#]
  8. Johnny Thunder [Stereo Remix][#]
  9. Did You See His Name [Mono Mix][#]
  10. Mick Avory's Underpants [#]
  11. Lavender Hill
  12. Rosemary Rose
  13. Wonderboy [Stereo Mix][#]
  14. Spotty Grotty Anna [#]
  15. Where Did My Spring Go?
  16. Groovy Movies
  17. Creeping Jean [Stereo Mix][#]
  18. King Kong
  19. Misty Water [Mono Mix][#]
  20. Do You Remember Walter [BBC Session Remix] [#]
  21. Animal Farm [BBC Session Remix] [#]
  22. Days [BBC Session Remix] [#]

Amazon.com

Given the sad fate of this intimate 1968 album in its day, Ray Davies and The Kinks must have considered what rock's greatest poetic cipher mused on "Love Minus Zero": "There's no success like failure, and failure is no success at all." In the midst of a year that bristled with such overtly ambitious, often revolutionary fare as The Beatles' White Album, Hendrix's Electric Ladyland and the Stones' Beggar's Banquet, Ray Davies instead paused to reflect on the quaint charms still to be found in the quieter corners of his native England. Powered by an equally precious musical tack, Davies' wistful, impressionistic civic tapestry would be a resounding commercial failure (even as it set the stage for the following year's successful Arthur), yet an album that would eventually come to share the same cherished place among Kinks faithful as Pet Sounds and Love You did among Brian Wilson fans. What other Kinks album could boast Ray delivering a song ("Big Sky") via impression of Burt Lancaster? Sanctuary UK has finally given the charming, if stubbornly out-of-its-time masterpiece its due. This three-disc retrospective includes new stereo and mono mixes of the album, deleted tracks from its original 12-song edition and more stunning outtakes, alternate mixes, often baroque backing tracks, instrumentals and period live cuts than any Preservationist could have hoped for. This is the sound of an artist having a well-deserved last laugh, in more ways than one; indeed, HP built a national TV adverting campaign around the album's infectious "Picture Book." --Jerry McCulley

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Pastoral Masterpiece.......2007-05-24

'The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society' find the Kinks musically and lyrically in fine form. Topically, it seems to draw and contrast the pastoral setting of the country as a placid anchor and a source for metaphors. Musically, it is diverse, but still relies on intricate guitar, the melodic pub tradition, and Victorian accents. 'Village Green' is mostly a quiet masterpiece with able social commentary and fine character portraitures. It is the third articulate masterpiece from the singer songwriting helm of Ray Davies. It also seems more modern than 'Something Else' and 'Face to Face' with its spare production.

It is sometimes difficult to discern when he is straightforward here and when tongue-in-cheek, but there is certainly an affinity to the serene country with the title track, "Village Green," and "Animal Farm". Certainly, the contrast presented is flattering when he injects tales involving the glamour of success in the city. His funny takes from show business, "Starstruck" and "All of My Friends Were There," are enough evidence that he holds the rustic setting dear.

Nevertheless, Davies is more than a nature lover. He uses the landscape and his characters often to describe alienation. He does this well on the riveting "Last of the Steam Powered Trains" and "Johnny Thunder". Then there is the brilliant and intricate masterpiece "Big Sky," which has been called a communist anthem, but I vote for a more Dickens' interpretation against aloof aristocratic authority. The spirit of English poet Shelly is presented in this song, but it is a thoroughly Davies' original nonetheless. "Do You Remember, Walter?" is a fanciful and mesmerizing song that pensively speculates about people who are able to live happy, conventional lives. Then, there are beautiful songs that do connect to people and nature. "Sitting by the Riverside" is romantic in nature and courtship. The expansive "Animal Farm" should be the best piece of evidence for unveiling the serene beauty of nature.

Conceptually, the album is very cohesive, even if he stretches to other stories and themes. "Phenomenal Cat" is a spare and beautiful song with an engaging story that should appeal to adults as well as children. Similarly, "Wicked Annabella" is an entertaining portrait of someone who truly lives up to the title. Other numbers are more playful, like "Picture Book," which rips off any notions of sentimentality, as does the irreverent reprise, "People Take Pictures of Each Other". Also, "Monica" is an exotic and engaging portrait of a woman who is stuck up and may represent the aristocracy.

'Village Green Preservation Society' is a beautiful Kink's masterpiece that is entertaining lyrically and mesmerizing musically. It remains a classic and is one of their best works ever.

5 out of 5 stars Just TRY and get the title track out of your head. .......2007-05-11

The best album. period.

5 out of 5 stars Kinks- Village Green Preservation Society.......2005-08-11

I am not sure this is the Kinks' masterpiece as the booklet says, but it is certainly among the Kinks' Top 5. VGPS is a wonderful album, kind of a successor to both Face-to-Face (1966) and Something Else (1967), in which Ray Davies tells stories of ordinary life, sometimes as it is, sometimes as he wishes it had been. This is also the last album by the original line-up (bass player Pete Quaife left the band soon after VGPS was released and was replaced by John Dalton who debuted on "Arthur"), so it is also somewhat poignant.

I bought VGPS when it came out and, of course, wore out the album. I also bought the Kinks' second Reprise compilation, "The Great Lost Kinks Album," when it came out in 1973. It was pulled from the market soon after so I am one of the few that has it. That compliation has several songs that were considered at one time or another for VGPS plus some BBC stuff and some of Dave's solo stuff.

This new set has the original stereo LP, a mono mix, with extra stuff on both of those CD's, and a third CD including most of the stuff on GLKA plus a few other things. I was very grateful to have those songs in a new digital mix. One of the things I am very pleased with on the "extras" CD is Dave's "Groovy Movies," which the CD says was written by Ray, but GLKA said was written by Dave. Either way, it was clearly recorded during the "Arthur" sessions of 1969, as was his "Mr. Reporter" (written by Ray) that appeared on Dave's "Unfinished Business" anthology, and offers a terrific vocal from Dave and an exhuberant arrangement. There is also a longer stereo version of his solo song "Creeping Jean." With the extras CD, we now have on CD VGPS as released plus all of the songs (except for "Pictures in the Sand" which was on GLKA but the CD said was "unavailable" for the CD release, whatever that means. A must for any Kink Kultist and a lover of great songwriting that hangs pictures on the wall and gets us to look at them.

"Picture Book," by the way, has been used in an HP commercial for one of its photo printers. A live version is on "To the Bone" (1997), and my kids recognized it from the commercial when it came on the truck stero.

5 out of 5 stars Best-ever edition of the best-ever album.......2005-07-01

First off, I believe "The Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society" to be the best rock album ever recorded. Every great quality of the Kinks came together on this magical album, and it has never been topped.

This edition presents "VGPS" in its best possible light. The remastering on both the stereo and mono versions is unbelievable. "VGPS" is definitely a lo-fi album, and it is never going to sound as crisp and defined as a modern recording, but that is part of its charm and I would not have it any other way. Despite the lo-fi production, the band's arrangements are lush and complex, and this sterling remastering job brings out every colorful nuance. "VGPS" certainly rewards repeated close listens, now more than ever.

I actually strongly prefer the mono version of "VGPS" to the stereo version. The stereo version has a few awkward separation moments, and overall just is not as rich and warm as the mono. Listen to both and decide for yourself which is better!

The bonus tracks are a wonderful addition, although one comes away with the final sense that Ray chose the correct 15 tracks for the album itself. This reissue did miss the chance to rescue even more lost treasures like "Pictures in the Sand," but the material that is here is universally great and sheds new light on the extent of the Kinks' creativity during that period. (Could Ray be saving some unreleased tracks for a Beatles Anthology-style box set??)

Forget about the many other reissues and remasters of "VGPS"-- this is the one to get (I know, I own most of them). And if you have not yet heard this album, you are missing out on 15 of the most melodic, beautiful, smart, addictive, emotionally resonant, rewarding pop songs ever written by anyone. The definition of essential is "The Kinks are the Village Green Preservation Society."

5 out of 5 stars T I M E L E S S.......2005-04-05

This album sounds new every time I listen to it. For sheer songcraft, no other Kinks album can top it. The playing is confident, not flashy. It's worth 5 stars today, it'll be 5 stars in another 30 years.

That said, the package is expensive. For those of us who already have this on CD, we now have two more complete versions. For those who also have Kink Kronikles (if you don't, stop reading, buy it, then read on) there isn't much new. For those who also have the Great Lost Kinks Album (vinyl from the '70s), the bad news is that there are very few songs in this package that are completely new to you.

The good news is that what is new is pretty great. And now the sound has a clarity that was missing in previous editions. It sounds great. Here's a quick rundown:

Disc 1: stereo mix, some bonus tracks and mixes.
Disc 2: mono mix, some more bonus tracks and mixes.
Disc 3: lots of bonus tracks, mixes, and instrumentals.

For those of us who have already worn out several copies of this record, all new stuff is welcome. Others may feel that they don't need four versions of "Do You Remember Walter". Almost all the bonus tracks have been released before, though not on legal CD.

The first two discs sound great, despite what another reviewer wrote here. I'm listening to Disc 2 (mono), and I hear stuff going on in these songs that I never noticed before. The sound is stunning.

Bottom line: you won't be disappointed by the music if it's new to you; you won't be be disappointed if you already own it.

Them's good odds.

BTW: has anyone else noted the irony of using "Picture Book" in Kodak commercial? On this album, photography is frowned upon as a poor substitute for memories.
Village Green Preservation Society
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • a lot!
  • La Obra Maestra de los Kinks
  • Preservation at its finest
  • A wonderful album to be sure, but...
  • El talento de Mr. Davies elevado a la máxima potencia
 Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
Manufacturer: Castle Essential
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000899Z
Release Date: 2000-05-16

Tracks:

  1. The Village Preservation Society
  2. Do You Remember Walter
  3. Picture Book
  4. Johnny Thunder
  5. Last Of The Steam-Powered Trains
  6. Big Sky
  7. Sitting By The Riverside
  8. Animal Farm
  9. Village Green
  10. Starstruck
  11. Phenomenal Cat
  12. All Of My Friends Were There
  13. Wicked Annabella
  14. Monica
  15. People Take Pictures Of Each Other
  16. The Village Preservation Society
  17. Do You Remember Walter
  18. Picture Book
  19. Johnny Thunder
  20. Monica
  21. Days
  22. Village Green
  23. Mr. Songbird
  24. Wicked Annabella
  25. Starstruck
  26. Phenomenal Cat
  27. People Take Pictures Of Each Other
  28. Days (Mono Single)

Amazon.com essential recording

Sensing that the Beatles, Stones, and Who were radically transforming rock music by turning it literate and conceptual, Ray Davies decided the Kinks should be his vehicle to explore his unusual longing for a simpler time when the British Empire was not in decline. A reliance on English music hall tradition and sentiments indicated in titles such as "Last of the Steam-Powered Trains," "Picture Book," and "Village Green" clearly show Davies's nostalgic streak. Davies's singing has always been rough and non-Kinks fans may have trouble getting past his sloppy pitch. But for those listening closely, the tales are one of a kind. This import edition of the Kinks' 1968 classic includes the full 15-track mono and 12-track stereo versions of the original records, as well as the gorgeous "Days" mono single. --Rob O'Connor

Album Description

Digitally remastered 1998 reissue on Castle's Essential label of their 1968 album '(The Kinks Are) The Village GreenPreservation Society', founder Ray Davies' homage to England. Also contains 13 bonus tracks: 'Days' (Mono Single)and the 12 track stereo album released overseas (outside of the U.K.: 'The Village Green Preservation Society', 'Do You Remember Walter', 'Picture Book', 'Johnny Thunder', 'Days', 'Monica', 'Village Green', 'Mr. Songbird', 'Starstruck', 'Wicked Annabella', 'Phenomenal Cat' & 'People Take PicturesOf Each Other'. 28 tracks total. Also includes original art.

Album Details

Reissues Will Include Bonus Tracks and Remastered Sound.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars a lot!.......2005-03-18

there are some moles that live in the village green (in a.k.a under the soil where they don't disturb the people walking around with their little puppies and the weirdos with kitties on leashes who are seven and three quarters feet tall) and they like to listen to the kinkies on their headphones at high volumes because their hearing is not very good!!

5 out of 5 stars La Obra Maestra de los Kinks.......2005-01-29

Una de las mas grandes muestras del enorme talento, inteligencia e ironia de Mr. Ray Davies. Cada canción es superior a la anterior en pequeñas piezas pop de 5 kilates. Lejos de las modas mas psicotropicas del momento, Kinks superaron su "Something Else" del 67 y eso ya era una tarea compleja.
Escuchalo y aprecialo por ti mismo.
Recompensa sonora asegurada.
P.d.: Me gustaria contactar con Noelia Almenara que es tambien de Madrid y he visto que tiene interesantes discos revisados. Para intercambiar informacion. My mail es montyland@hotmail.com

5 out of 5 stars Preservation at its finest.......2004-10-23

It's funny. I'm a big fan of the rock 'n roll. During my teenage years, armed with a copy of Rolling Stone's 1987 "100 Greatest Albums" as my map, bumming records from a couple older friends of mine, I started getting into music hardcore.

Nearly two decades later, I'm well versed on the lore and history of the Beatles, the Stones, the Who, the Beach Boys, Bob Dylan, the Band, Pink Floyd, Neil Young, the Dead, garage rock, one-hit wonders, Bay area groups, Gram Parsons, etc, etc, et al.

But I have to admit, I don't know a damn thing about the Kinks except they cranked out a slew of hit singles, fought a lot and never really cracked the stratosphere like a lot of their contemporaries. Yeah, they're a legendary band; in terms of success, they aren't Moby Grape, exactly, but they also aren't exactly Led Zeppelin. Meaning, I owned Kinks Kronicles and Greatest Hits but that was about it.

Somehow I wound up with "Village Green" a few years ago. I found it used, cheap, bought it on an impulse and I don't think I even took it out of the case for a year or so. And then suddenly, out of nowhere, it blew me away. What a great album this is.

"Big Sky," "Johnny Thunder," "Picture Book," "Do You Remember Walter," "Starstruck," the steam train song. One good song after another. This is one of those albums that makes driving a little less tiresome. Get this thing but don't be like me. Put it in your stereo as soon as you can and enjoy it.

5 out of 5 stars A wonderful album to be sure, but..........2003-02-14

I've read so many reviews claiming that this is the undisputable best Kinks album, that I was expecting it to blow me away-- but it didn't, and doesn't. It is subtle and clever and wonderful, but start to finish, both Arthur and Muswell Hillbillies are more powerful and satisfying listens. Village Green is a great pop album, but the other two are great Ray Davies albums. His lyrical and compositional genius are just a little more evident on those other two recordings. Make this the third Kinks album you buy. Or maybe fourth, after Face to Face.

5 out of 5 stars El talento de Mr. Davies elevado a la máxima potencia.......2002-11-18

Hace más de siete años que tuve la buena idea de comprarme este álbum, cuando sólo existía la cutre -pero muy asequible- primera edición de Castle sin bonus. Desde entonces, he escuchado muchísimas otras bandas y solistas de la época, británicos y transoceánicos, y he tenido la oportunidad de contrastar. La verdad es que, después de todo este tiempo, sigo creyendo que 'The village green' es uno de los mejores álbumes concepto de la época, como mínimo al mismo nivel del Sgt. Pepper o el Odessey & Oracle de The Zombies. ¿El secreto? No puede ser otro que el inagotable talento de Mister Ray Davies, llevado en este disco a cotas de genialidad difícilmente imaginables. En efecto, este Lp supuso, al menos en cuanto a calidad, el punto más álgido en la carrera de The Kinks, donde esa maravillosa mezcla de beat clásico, r'n'b y sonidos orientales que caracterizaba su música, se puso al servicio de una idea que explotaba el aspecto más intimista, y por momentos bucólico, de Davies. Todo ello, por supuesto, siempre desde una óptica de raíces puramente británicas, cuando el acento de reminiscencias victorianas de The Kinks aún no había sucumbido a las exigencias del gusto del público americano. Así pues, sólo me queda por decir que este álbum NO PUEDE FALTAR EN TU DISCOTECA. No lo dudes.
The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Pastoral Masterpiece
  • Sound Quality Improvement!
 The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society
The Kinks
Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
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ASIN: B00078JZ92
Release Date: 2005-03-01

Tracks:

  1. Village Green Preservation Society
  2. Do You Remember Walter?
  3. Picture Book
  4. Johnny Thunder
  5. Last of the Steam-Powered Trains
  6. Big Sky
  7. Sitting By the Riverside
  8. Animal Farm
  9. Village Green
  10. Starstruck
  11. Phenomenal Cat
  12. All of My Friends Were There
  13. Wicked Annabella
  14. Monica
  15. People Take Pictures of Each Other
  16. Village Green Preservation Society [Stereo Version][*]
  17. Do You Remember Walter? [Stereo Version][*]
  18. Picture Book [Stereo Version][*]
  19. Johnny Thunder [Stereo Version][*]
  20. Monica [Stereo Version][*]
  21. Days [Stereo Version][*]
  22. Village Green [Stereo Version][*]
  23. Mr. Songbird [Stereo Version][*]
  24. Wicked Annabella [Stereo Version][*]
  25. Starstruck [Stereo Version][*]
  26. Phenomenal Cat [Stereo Version][*]
  27. People Take Pictures of Each Other [Stereo Version][*]
  28. Days [*]

Album Description

Digitally remastered 1998 reissue on Castle's Essentiallabel of their 1968 album '(The Kinks Are) The Village GreenPreservation Society', founder Ray Davies' homage toEngland. Also contains 13 bonus tracks: 'Days' (Mono Single)and the 12 track stereo album released overseas (outside ofthe U.K.: 'The Village Green Preservation Society', 'Do YouRemember Walter', 'Picture Book', 'Johnny Thunder', 'Days','Monica', 'Village Green', 'Mr. Songbird', 'Starstruck','Wicked Annabella', 'Phenomenal Cat' & 'People Take PicturesOf Each Other'. 28 tracks total. Also includes original art.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Pastoral Masterpiece.......2007-05-24

'The Kinks Are the Village Green Preservation Society' find the Kinks musically and lyrically in fine form. Topically, it seems to draw and contrast the pastoral setting of the country as a placid anchor and a source for metaphors. Musically, it is diverse, but still relies on intricate guitar, the melodic pub tradition, and Victorian accents. 'Village Green' is mostly a quiet masterpiece with able social commentary and fine character portraitures. It is the third articulate masterpiece from the singer songwriting helm of Ray Davies. It also seems more modern than 'Something Else' and 'Face to Face' with its spare production.

It is sometimes difficult to discern when he is straightforward here and when tongue-in-cheek, but there is certainly an affinity to the serene country with the title track, "Village Green," and "Animal Farm". Certainly, the contrast presented is flattering when he injects tales involving the glamour of success in the city. His funny takes from show business, "Starstruck" and "All of My Friends Were There," are enough evidence that he holds the rustic setting dear.

Nevertheless, Davies is more than a nature lover. He uses the landscape and his characters often to describe alienation. He does this well on the riveting "Last of the Steam Powered Trains" and "Johnny Thunder". Then there is the brilliant and intricate masterpiece "Big Sky," which has been called a communist anthem, but I vote for a more Dickens' interpretation against aloof aristocratic authority. The spirit of English poet Shelly is presented in this song, but it is a thoroughly Davies' original nonetheless. "Do You Remember, Walter?" is a fanciful and mesmerizing song that pensively speculates about people who are able to live happy, conventional lives. Then, there are beautiful songs that do connect to people and nature. "Sitting by the Riverside" is romantic in nature and courtship. The expansive "Animal Farm" should be the best piece of evidence for unveiling the serene beauty of nature.

Conceptually, the album is very cohesive, even if he stretches to other stories and themes. "Phenomenal Cat" is a spare and beautiful song with an engaging story that should appeal to adults as well as children. Similarly, "Wicked Annabella" is an entertaining portrait of someone who truly lives up to the title. Other numbers are more playful, like "Picture Book," which rips off any notions of sentimentality, as does the irreverent reprise, "People Take Pictures of Each Other". Also, "Monica" is an exotic and engaging portrait of a woman who is stuck up and may represent the aristocracy.

'Village Green Preservation Society' is a beautiful Kink's masterpiece that is entertaining lyrically and mesmerizing musically. It remains a classic and is one of their best works ever.

5 out of 5 stars Sound Quality Improvement!.......2007-04-17

If you are viewing this item right now you probably already know about the significance of this album. I wrote a review for 'Lola vs. Powerman and the Moneygoround' and I will state many of the same things about this album. I have owned the old domestic Reprise edition for years now and just recently picked up this pressing. The mono sound quality is superior and the booklet is handsome and much more informative. The stereo versions on this CD are a bit lousy in comparison to the first 15 tracks, but who cares? You will not regret buying this import in lieu of the older, more common Reprise pressing. I have not, however, heard the 3-CD Special Edition, nor do I plan to. This version is very pleasing for those who don't want two extra CDs that are likely to be stored away to collect dust.
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    The Kinks
    Manufacturer: Bmg
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    Binding: Audio CD

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    ASIN: B000RE6166
    Release Date: 2007-08-06

    Tracks:

    1. Village Green Preservation Society - The Kinks, The Kinks
    2. Do You Remember Walter? - The Kinks, The Kinks
    3. Picture Book - The Kinks, The Kinks
    4. Johnny Thunder - The Kinks, The Kinks
    5. Last of the Steam-Powered Trains - The Kinks, The Kinks
    6. Big Sky - The Kinks, The Kinks
    7. Sitting by the Riverside - The Kinks, The Kinks
    8. Animal Farm - The Kinks, The Kinks
    9. Village Green - The Kinks, The Kinks
    10. Starstruck - The Kinks, The Kinks
    11. Phenomenal Cat - The Kinks, The Kinks
    12. All of My Friends Were There - The Kinks, The Kinks
    13. Wicked Annabella - The Kinks, The Kinks
    14. Monica - The Kinks, The Kinks
    15. People Take Pictures of Each Other - The Kinks, The Kinks
    16. Mr. Songbird [Stereo][*]
    17. Days [Stereo][*]
    18. Do You Remember Walter [Alternate Stereo Mix][*]
    19. People Take Pictures of Each Other [Alternate Stereo Mix][*]

    Tracks:

    1. Village Green Preservation Society [Mono Version]
    2. Do You Remember Walter [Mono Version]
    3. Picture Book [Mono Version]
    4. Johnny Thunder [Mono Version]
    5. Last of the Steam Powered Trains [Mono Version]
    6. Big Sky [Mono Version]
    7. Sitting by the Riverside [Mono Version]
    8. Animal Farm [Mono Version]
    9. Village Green [Mono Version]
    10. Starstruck [Mono Version]
    11. Phenomenal Cat [Mono Version]
    12. All of My Friends Were There [Mono Version]
    13. Wicked Annabella [Mono Version]
    14. Monica [Mono Version]
    15. People Take Pictures of Each Other [Mono Version]
    16. Days [Single Mix, Mono] [*]
    17. Mr. Songbird [Mono Mix][#][*]
    18. Polly [Single Mix, Mono] [*]
    19. Wonderboy [Single Mix, Mono] [*]
    20. Berkeley [Single Mix, Mono] [*]
    21. Village Green [With Alternate Doubled Vocals][No Strings Version] [#][*

    Tracks:

    1. Village Green [Orchestra Overdub] [Instrumental Mix][#]
    2. Misty Water [Stereo Mix]
    3. Berkeley Mews [Stereo Mix]
    4. Easy Come, There You Went [Stereo Mix][#]
    5. Polly [Stereo Mix]
    6. Animal Farm [Alternate Stereo Mix][#]
    7. Phenomenal Cat [Mono Instrumental] [#]
    8. Johnny Thunder [Stereo Remix][#]
    9. Did You See His Name [Mono Mix][#]
    10. Mick Avory's Underpants [#]
    11. Lavender Hill
    12. Rosemary Rose
    13. Wonderboy [Stereo Mix][#]
    14. Spotty Grotty Anna [#]
    15. Where Did My Spring Go?
    16. Groovy Movies
    17. Creeping Jean [Stereo Mix][#]
    18. King Kong
    19. Misty Water [Mono Mix][#]
    20. Do You Remember Walter [BBC Session Remix] [#]
    21. Animal Farm [BBC Session Remix] [#]
    22. Days [BBC Session Remix] [#]

    Album Description

    Limited Edition Japanese pressing of this album comes housed in a miniature LP sleeve. 2007.

    Album Details

    24bit Digitally Remastered Japanese Limited Edition Issue of the Album Classic in a Deluxe, Miniaturized LP Sleeve Replica of the Original Vinyl Album Artwork.
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      ASIN: B00077F844
      Release Date: 2003-09-30

      Tracks:

      1. Village Green Preservation Society [Stereo]
      2. Do You Remember Walter? [Stereo]
      3. Picture Book [Stereo]
      4. Johnny Thunder [Stereo]
      5. Last of the Steam-Powered Trains [Stereo]
      6. Big Sky [Stereo]
      7. Sitting by the Riverside [Stereo]
      8. Animal Farm [Stereo]
      9. Village Green [Stereo]
      10. Starstruck [Stereo]
      11. Phenomenal Cat [Stereo]
      12. All of My Friends Were There [Stereo]
      13. Wicked Annabella [Stereo]
      14. Monica [Stereo]
      15. People Take Pictures of Each Other [Stereo]
      16. Mr. Songbird [Stereo][*]
      17. Days [Stereo][*]
      18. Do You Remember Walter [Alternate Stereo Mix][*]
      19. People Take Pictures of Each Other [Alternate Stereo Mix][*]

      Tracks:

      1. Village Green Preservation Society [Mono Version]
      2. Do You Remember Walter [Mono Version]
      3. Picture Book [Mono Version]
      4. Johnny Thunder [Mono Version]
      5. Last of the Steam-Powered Trains [Mono Version]
      6. Big Sky [Mono Version]
      7. Sitting by the Riverside [Mono Version]
      8. Animal Farm [Mono Version]
      9. Village Green [Mono Version]
      10. Starstruck [Mono Version]
      11. Phenomenal Cat [Mono Version]
      12. All of My Friends Were There [Mono Version]
      13. Wicked Annabella [Mono Version]
      14. Monica [Mono Version]
      15. People Take Pictures of Each Other [Mono Version]
      16. Days [Single Mix, Mono][*]
      17. Mr. Songbird [Mono Mix][#][*]
      18. Polly [Single Mix, Mono][*]
      19. Wonderboy [Single Mix, Mono][*]
      20. Berkeley Mews [Single Mix, Mono][*]
      21. Village Green [No Strings Version][#][*]

      Tracks:

      1. Village Green [Instrumental Mix][#]
      2. Misty Water [Stereo Mix]
      3. Berkeley Mews [Stereo Mix]
      4. Easy Come, There You Went [Stereo Mix][#]
      5. Polly [Stereo Mix]
      6. Animal Farm [Alternate Stereo Mix][#]
      7. Phenomenal Cat [Mono Instrumental][#]
      8. Johnny Thunder [Stereo Remix][#]
      9. Did You See His Name? [Mono Mix][#]
      10. Mick Avory's Underpants [#]
      11. Lavender Hill
      12. Rosemary Rose
      13. Wonderboy [Stereo Mix][#]
      14. Spotty Grotty Anna [#]
      15. Where Did My Spring Go?
      16. Groovy Movies
      17. Creeping Jean [Stereo Mix][#]
      18. King Kong
      19. Misty Water [Mono Mix][#]
      20. Do You Remember Walter [BBC Session Remix][#]
      21. Animal Farm [BBC Session Remix][#]
      22. Days [BBC Session Remix][#]
      The Village Green Preservation Society
      Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
      • Leave it to the Japanese...
      • The best album in the world just got a little bit better...
      • Mini version of LP masterpiece
      		 The Village Green Preservation Society
      The Kinks
      Manufacturer: Jvc Japan
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B00004TDV9
      Release Date: 2000-05-30

      Tracks:

      1. The Village Green Preservation Society
      2. Do You Remember Walter
      3. Picture Book
      4. Johnny Thunder
      5. Last Of The Steam-Powered Trains
      6. Big Sky
      7. Sitting By The Riverside
      8. Animal Farm
      9. Village Green
      10. Starstruck
      11. Phenomenal Cat
      12. All Of My Friends Were There
      13. Wicked Annabella
      14. Monica
      15. People Take Pictures Of Each Other

      Album Description

      Japanese reissue of the 1968 album featuring 20 bit K2 remastering & the original artwork reproduced in a miniature gatefold LP sleeve.

      Album Details

      Japanese Version featuring an LP Style Slipcase for Initial Pressing. 20bit Digitally Remastered

      Customer Reviews:

      5 out of 5 stars Leave it to the Japanese..........2002-08-26

      The production value of this album has always been tricky. Being the first album that Ray Davies produced on his own, it's full of unnecessary noise and uncontrollable levels. While this may have worked for Kit Lambert on The Who's "A Quick One" (an album that was supposed to be loud) it doesn't work too well with "Village Green," an album that's beauty lies in it's subtlety, rich instrumentation, and lyrics. Though Ray's production technique had infinitely improved by the time "Arthur" came out, it was too late for "Village Green." Or was it?

      Like "Something Else" before it, the Japanese have taken this album to new sonic heights. While not perfect, the sound quality is a marked improvement over any other version previously (or currently) available. The music is, of course, legendary, and barring the miraculous surfacing of a perfect master tape, this could be the best that it'll ever sound.

      5 out of 5 stars The best album in the world just got a little bit better..........2002-02-24

      This is my favourite Kinks album by far and it's also my favourite album by any artist or in any genre, bar none! I love this CD to death and I wouldn't be lying if I said that I've listened to these 15 songs more than a hundred times. Anyway, I suppose most of you reading this know what the music is like and would like to get an improved version of this classic album, namely this Japanese issue:

      First of all, the reproduction of the original LP sleeve is a sheer delight! I have five more of the Japanese paper sleeve releases in the same series and they are all great. The detail is astonishing (they even use the same kind of paper/laminating/lacquering as on the original LP's!) and the sound is as good as it gets. You won't find a better sounding "Village Green" album anywhere, the British Castle/Essential remasters included.

      This version is in stereo and is in my opinion much better and much more interesting to listen to than the mono one. Songs such as "Sitting by the riverside" and "Big sky" sounds marvelous in stereo. Even though the price is a little steep, I suggest all fans interested in a great piece of Kinks history and some great music save up for this release. You won't regret it!

      Ps. If you'd like more of these Japanese paper sleeve CD's, I recommend "Something else" (bright and dynamic stereo sound and a great sleeve) or "Arthur" (the difference in sound quality isn't that noticable, but it comes complete with a miniature Queen Victoria pop-up as the original LP did!).

      5 out of 5 stars Mini version of LP masterpiece.......2000-07-26

      No extras and no frills on this remastering edition of the band's classic album. Well, that actually isn't 100% accurate. The reproduction of the original gatefold sleve, inclusion of lyrics and better sound quality make this a must for hardcore Kinks fans. What this is lacking (no doubt to prevent it from competing with Castle/Essential's reissue) are the bonus tracks and stereo version that was withdrawn shortly after release.

      The original plans for this classic Kinks album was for a 2 CD set. The first would have the mono version of the original album plus the stereo withdrawn version. The second would consist of bonus tracks and the stereo version that was released. It would have great treatment for an overlooked rock classic. Nevertheless, the final British version released was pretty well loaded. It featured the first "offical" release of Mr. Songbird (aside from the Great Lost Kinks album).

      The sound quality on this Japanese reissue puts the British edition to shame and it's in stereo. It has more sonic detail (and, hence, more tape hiss), better clarity and warmth. The drawnback, again, is that you don't get the bonus tracks. Ah if it were only a perfect Kinks world...
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        The Kinks
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        ASIN: B00005O050

        Tracks:

        1. Village Green Preservation Society - The Kinks, The Kinks
        2. Do You Remember Walter? - The Kinks, The Kinks
        3. Picture Book - The Kinks, The Kinks
        4. Johnny Thunder - The Kinks, The Kinks
        5. Last of the Steam-Powered Trains - The Kinks, The Kinks
        6. Big Sky - The Kinks, The Kinks
        7. Sitting by the Riverside - The Kinks, The Kinks
        8. Animal Farm - The Kinks, The Kinks
        9. Village Green - The Kinks, The Kinks
        10. Starstruck - The Kinks, The Kinks
        11. Phenomenal Cat - The Kinks, The Kinks
        12. All of My Friends Were There - The Kinks, The Kinks
        13. Wicked Annabella - The Kinks, The Kinks
        14. Monica - The Kinks, The Kinks
        15. People Take Pictures of Each Other - The Kinks, The Kinks
        16. Mr. Songbird [Stereo][*]
        17. Days [Stereo][*]
        18. Do You Remember Walter [Alternate Stereo Mix][*]
        19. People Take Pictures of Each Other [Alternate Stereo Mix][*]

        Tracks:

        1. Village Green Preservation Society [Mono Version]
        2. Do You Remember Walter [Mono Version]
        3. Picture Book [Mono Version]
        4. Johnny Thunder [Mono Version]
        5. Last of the Steam Powered Trains [Mono Version]
        6. Big Sky [Mono Version]
        7. Sitting by the Riverside [Mono Version]
        8. Animal Farm [Mono Version]
        9. Village Green [Mono Version]
        10. Starstruck [Mono Version]
        11. Phenomenal Cat [Mono Version]
        12. All of My Friends Were There [Mono Version]
        13. Wicked Annabella [Mono Version]
        14. Monica [Mono Version]
        15. People Take Pictures of Each Other [Mono Version]
        16. Days [Single Mix, Mono] [*]
        17. Mr. Songbird [Mono Mix][#][*]
        18. Polly [Single Mix, Mono] [*]
        19. Wonderboy [Single Mix, Mono] [*]
        20. Berkeley [Single Mix, Mono] [*]
        21. Village Green [With Alternate Doubled Vocals][No Strings Version] [#][*

        Tracks:

        1. Village Green [Orchestra Overdub] [Instrumental Mix][#]
        2. Misty Water [Stereo Mix]
        3. Berkeley Mews [Stereo Mix]
        4. Easy Come, There You Went [Stereo Mix][#]
        5. Polly [Stereo Mix]
        6. Animal Farm [Alternate Stereo Mix][#]
        7. Phenomenal Cat [Mono Instrumental] [#]
        8. Johnny Thunder [Stereo Remix][#]
        9. Did You See His Name [Mono Mix][#]
        10. Mick Avory's Underpants [#]
        11. Lavender Hill
        12. Rosemary Rose
        13. Wonderboy [Stereo Mix][#]
        14. Spotty Grotty Anna [#]
        15. Where Did My Spring Go?
        16. Groovy Movies
        17. Creeping Jean [Stereo Mix][#]
        18. King Kong
        19. Misty Water [Mono Mix][#]
        20. Do You Remember Walter [BBC Session Remix] [#]
        21. Animal Farm [BBC Session Remix] [#]
        22. Days [BBC Session Remix] [#]

        Album Description

        Full title, 'The Kinks Are The Village Green Preservation Society'. UK reissue of 1968 album, fully remastered from the original tapes. Packaged in an authentic reproduction of the original (Italian issue) artwork with all inserts & packaging within a miniaturized LP sleeve.
        Village Green Preservation Society
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          		Village Green Preservation Society
          Kinks
          Manufacturer: Msi Music Corp
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B0000DEOTQ
          Release Date: 2002-08-19
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            The Kinks
            Manufacturer: Castle Music UK
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

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