2025 stock. Comes with four page, 12" square insert containing liner notes, lyrics and songwriting credits. The haunting voice that would later grace Fairport Convention, Fotheringay, and Election emerges in pristine clarity on "Overlander", Trevor Lucas' long-lost 1966 solo debut, now receiving its first official reissue through Earth Recordings.
This Australian-born folk legend's earliest statement captures him at his most intimate – weaving original compositions with carefully chosen covers in predominantly solo acoustic arrangements, occasionally augmented by bass, concertina, and fiddle. The result is a document of startling vulnerability and musical sophistication that predates his acclaimed work with some of British folk-rock's most influential ensembles.
"Overlander" has remained one of the holy grails of 1960s folk collecting, with original pressings commanding astronomical prices when they surface. This Earth Recordings reissue marks the first time the album has been made available with full authorization from the Trevor Lucas estate, ensuring both authenticity and proper recognition of the artist's legacy. The album showcases Lucas' distinctive songwriting voice and his ability to inhabit traditional material with equal conviction. Each track reveals the foundations of the artistry that would later flourish in his collaborations with Sandy Denny, Richard Thompson, and other luminaries of the British folk scene.
Pressed on orange vinyl and housed in faithful reproduction artwork, this release allows a new generation to discover why Lucas remains such a revered figure among folk cognoscenti and provides longtime fans their first opportunity to own this essential recording legally.
Record Store Day 2022 issue. A four page, 12" square insert containing liner notes, lyrics and songwriting credits is included. Download card also included. Photos of Trevor playing in London Clubs circa mid-1960s courtesy of the Trevor Lucas Estate. earthvinyl.com ℗ 2022 Earth Recordings © 2022 Earth Recordings