{"product_id":"van-morrison-a-sense-of-wonder-1985-vinyl-lp-srm-1-4098","title":"Van Morrison – A Sense of Wonder (1985) Vinyl LP — SRM-1-4098","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVan Morrison – A Sense of Wonder (1985)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReleased in 1985 on Mercury Records, \u003cem\u003eA Sense of Wonder\u003c\/em\u003e captures Van Morrison at a deeply spiritual and introspective peak. Often called \"the Belfast Cowboy,\" Morrison weaves together rock, folk, soul, and Celtic mysticism into a sound that feels both earthy and transcendent. This album stands as one of his most contemplative works — a meditation on faith, nature, and the quiet moments of awe that punctuate everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Artist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eVan Morrison's career spans more than five decades, from his early days with Them through legendary solo albums like \u003cem\u003eAstral Weeks\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eMoondance\u003c\/em\u003e. By the mid-1980s, Morrison had settled into a period of rich, spiritually grounded songwriting. His voice — that unmistakable blend of gritty soul and Celtic longing — remains one of the most distinctive in popular music. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1993 and the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2003.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAlbum Highlights\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Sense of Wonder\u003c\/em\u003e opens with the driving, literary-inspired \"Tore Down à la Rimbaud,\" a nod to the French poet that sets the album's tone of artistic searching. The title track is a gentle, hymn-like piece that builds into a sweeping meditation on the sacred in the ordinary. Morrison also pays tribute to his jazz influences and delivers moments of quiet beauty alongside more uptempo, soulful passages. The album rewards repeated listening — each spin reveals new layers in the arrangements and Morrison's phrasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Care\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVinyl:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carefully cleaned with a Spin-Clean system and placed in a fresh plastic inner sleeve. Minor scuffs are visible but the record played flawlessly on a quality turntable with no skips. Only minor pops and crackles were noticed during playback — consistent with a well-loved but well-cared-for record.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e VG condition with very little sign of wear, as shown in the photos. Corners and edges remain intact with only light handling marks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog:\u003c\/strong\u003e SRM-1-4098\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMatrix (Side A):\u003c\/strong\u003e SRM.1-4095A ➋ SNB 230 EL CR\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderful addition for any Van Morrison collector or fan of spiritually-infused 1980s rock. This copy has been handled with care and is ready to spin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Portage MCC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":71163377418493,"sku":"Storefront Vinyl","price":10.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0512\/9597\/7651\/files\/Van_Morrison_A_Sense_of_Wonder_1985_Vinyl_LP_SRM-1-4098.jpg?v=1787169168","url":"https:\/\/portagemcc.com\/products\/van-morrison-a-sense-of-wonder-1985-vinyl-lp-srm-1-4098","provider":"Portage MCC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}