WAKEMAN, RICK-RHAPSODIES-1979-FIRST UK PRESS-A&M - AMLX68508. Matrix A-3/B-3/C-3/D-4. Rare British original cult keyboardist of progressive music. "Rhapsodies" (Rhapsody) - the 8th album by Rick Wakeman (double), includes Rhapsody works as the Rick and some other authors. Recorded this album in 1978 and early 1979 in a home Studio Wakeman "La Grange Studios", as well as in Switzerland, in the Studio, "Mountain Studios" (Montreux). Produced by Tony Visconti (previously worked with David Bowie, Marc bolana group "sparks"), he played acoustic guitar. The release took place in may 1979 on the label of A&M. Critics praised this album's different, but relatively low compared to previous albums. Sam Wakeman said that he did not plan to create something outstanding, he just tired from the countless tours with the band "Yes" and decided to relax, doing exactly the music which he at that moment was like. Immediately after the release, he terminated the contract with A&M, and the following album was released on Charisma Records.
Vinyl in top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE. Matte gatefold cover is in top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE. Record labels ' new - NMINT/ARCHIVE.
Lot sold: 2500 ₽
ELTON JOHN-SLEEPING WITH THE PAST-1989-FIRST PRESS HOLLAND-HAPPENSTANCE-838839-1. Rare original European master of pop-rock music.Sleeping with the Past is the 22nd Studio album by English singer songwriter Elton John, released 29 April 1989. It was his most selling album in Denmark (where it was recorded) and was dedicated to his writing partner Bernie Taupin . The album shows his first solo number-one single, "Sacrifice", in his home country of great Britain, which helped the album also hit number one there, his first since 1974's greatest hits Elton John . It also became his first platinum album in the UK since 1983. In the US it was certified gold in October 1989, and was certified platinum in April 1990 by the RIAA. ...more
Lot is not sold
Estimate: 3000—4000 ₽
DETECTIVE-IT TAKES ONE TO KNOW ONE-1978-FIRST UK PRESS-SWAN SONG-SSK59406. Of the matrix A-1/B-1 ALLEN. One of the interesting supergroups of the second echelon DETECTIVE came to the US in 1975, although its members were British. The founder of the band, keyboardist Tony Kaye (the Top Kauai) in the summer of 1968 became the co-founder of YES. The group invited Pete banks FLASH and BADGER. guitarist Michael Monarch (Michael Monarch) of STEPPENWOLF,the bass guitarist SUGARLOAF Bobby Pickett (Bobby Pikett), and Studio drummer John Hyde (Jon Hyde), although he did not play in the popular groups, but the reputation of the American Bonzo, the drummer of Led Zeppelin.At one of the concerts they saw Jimmy page and invited to his own label, Swan Song. The DETECTIVE seemed to him a suitable group and in the autumn of 1976 they signed a contract and first album Paige produced independently. ...more
Lot is not sold
Estimate: 4000—5000 ₽
QUEEN-NEWS OF THE WORLD-1977-FIRST UK PRESS-EMI room EMA784. Matrix A-3/B-2. Rare British original in fantastic condition. News of the World was sold in the amount of ten million copies. His fame is mainly provided by the first two songs: "We Will Rock You" and "We Are the Champions". Latest eventually became a sports anthem. ...more
Lot sold: 3700 ₽
Estimate: 6000—7500 ₽
EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER-BRAIN SALAD SURGERY-1973-UK FIRST PRESS-MANTICORE-K53501. Matrix A-6/B-3. Mega rare British original, complete configuration ( the poster and Flexi disc).Brain Salad Surgery — album English rock group Emerson, Lake & Palmer, released in 1973, is considered by most fans of the group the best. This is the first album recorded private label — Manticore Records. ...more
Lot sold: 7000 ₽
Estimate: 8000—10000 ₽
