Original vinyl LP of ‘Fools and Pretenders’ by New Zealand singer-songwriter Wayne Roland Brown. Released in 1981 on IP Records, this album showcases Brown’s polished songwriting style, blending elements of soft rock, country rock and contemporary pop.
Recorded at Mandrill Studios in Auckland, New Zealand, the album features a strong supporting band and includes tracks such as ‘Part Time Lovin”, ‘Our Love Is On The Fault Line’, ‘Slippin’ Away’, ‘Take Your Time’, ‘Fools and Pretenders’, ‘A Crazy Thing To Do’, ‘Fame’s Got Its Price’, ‘Burning Me Up’ and ‘Like It Or Not’.
While not widely distributed outside New Zealand, Wayne Roland Brown’s recordings have become increasingly sought after by collectors of Australasian country rock, independent label releases and regional singer-songwriter recordings from the late 1970s and early 1980s.
This example originates from a former radio station library collection and retains period catalogue markings and broadcast-use provenance.
Features:
• Original 1981 IP Records release
• New Zealand recording artist
• Recorded at Mandrill Studios, Auckland
• Soft rock and country rock influences
• Includes original picture sleeve
• Former radio station library copy
• Collectable Australasian vinyl release
• Ideal for New Zealand music collectors
Condition appears consistent with age and previous radio station use. Sleeve displays handling wear, storage wear, ring wear, catalogue markings, label residue and edge wear. Record has not been professionally graded or play tested. Buyers should satisfy themselves as to exact condition from the photographs provided.
