Poems For Pleasure – John Clements (Grand Specialities WA-008, Vinyl 7", 33⅓ RPM)

Performer/Narrator: John Clements
Label: Grand Specialities, Box K808, G.P.O. Perth
Catalogue Number: WA-008
Format: Vinyl, 7", 33⅓ RPM
Country: Australia
Genre: Non-Music
Style: Spoken Word / Poetry
Release Date: [Undated, c.1970s]
Condition: Very Good – light scuffing to vinyl, clean labels; original

Track Listing:
Side A
A1 – The Bush Christening (A. B. Paterson)
A2 – The Last Of His Tribe (Henry Kendall)
A3 – The Wind

Side B
B1 – Chorus Frogs (A. B. Paterson)
B2 – Droving Days (A. B. Paterson)

Description:
A charming Australian poetry recording from the mid-to-late 20th century, Poems for Pleasure features the warm and expressive voice of John Clements reading works by iconic poets A. B. "Banjo" Paterson and Henry Kendall. Issued by the Perth-based Grand Specialities label, this 7" vinyl offers a nostalgic journey into bush ballads and poetic reflections on country life and nature—ideal for collectors of Australiana, vinyl enthusiasts, and poetry lovers.

Why You’ll Love It:
A rare and evocative piece of Australia’s literary and spoken word history. Perfect for collectors of vintage records, bush poetry, and anyone who loves the rhythmic storytelling of Paterson and Kendall.