Dave Mason - Split Coconut (1975) Vinyl LP • David Crosby, Graham Nash

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Vinyl plays nicely; a few light hairlines (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases near edges and light-scuffing (front/back/inner-gate). Inner-sleeve is original (blue sky); two seams partially split. Spine is unbroken and easy-to-read. Little shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and tiny divots. Red label with Columbia around edges. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Split Coconut
2. Crying, Waiting, Hoping
3. You Can Lose It
4. She's A Friend
5. Save Your Love
6. Give Me A Reason Why
7. Two Guitar Lovers
8. Sweet Music
9. Long Lost Friend

About The Record:

Split Coconut, by Dave Mason, is a pop rock album influenced by his time in the Virgin Islands, reaching No. 27 on the Billboard pop charts. The album features a mix of Mason's signature melodic style with experimental elements like funk, disco, and calypso, backed by a tight band including David Crosby, Graham Nash, and The Manhattan Transfer on vocals. Critics noted it as a departure from his earlier blues rock sound, with tracks like the funky Split Coconut and the Buddy Holly cover Crying, Waiting & Hoping showcasing his versatility. Historically, the album reflects Mason's attempt to diversify his sound during the mid-1970s, a period when he maintained a high profile.