Leonard Cohen – Songs of Love and Hate Vintage LP (Columbia, Germany 1971)

The vintage LP Songs of Love and Hate is considered one of the most haunting albums by Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen . With his unmistakably deep voice and minimalist arrangements, Cohen created a work that balances between poetry, melancholy, and spiritual gravity.
Songs like Famous Blue Raincoat , Avalanche and Dress Rehearsal Rag showcase Cohen's lyrical talent in its purest form – impressive, uncompromising and deeply human.

Historical background:
Released in 1971, Songs of Love and Hate marks the darkest period in Cohen's career. The album was produced in collaboration with Bob Johnston (known for his work with Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash) and was recorded primarily in Nashville.
In Europe, particularly in Germany, the work quickly found an audience among discerning listeners and literature lovers. This German Columbia pressing is among the most sought-after original editions from the early 1970s.

Product details:

• Format: LP, 33⅓ RPM

• Label: Columbia – 69004

• Year of publication: 1971 (Germany)

• Genre: Folk Rock, Singer-songwriter

• Color: Black

• Cover condition: Good to very good (VG) – edge wear, small creases on the bottom edge, back cover with typical matte wear; nevertheless stable structure and intact spine.

• Vinyl condition: Very good (VG+) – glossy, only fine hairlines, plays clearly with minimal background noise in quiet passages.

• Special features: German original pressing with red Columbia label, classic black and white cover with iconic portrait of the artist.

Notes:

• Early German pressing

• A collector's item for Leonard Cohen enthusiasts

• A timeless classic in terms of both lyrics and sound.

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