Lot 87STYX-PIECES OF EIGHT-1978-FIRST PRESS UK-A&M-NMINT/NMINT

ELF(FR. R. J. DIO)-CAROLINA COUNTRY BALL - 1974 - FIRST UK PRESS-PURPLE-TPS3506. Matrix A-1U/B-1U .Stamper 1R/1P(the Dream!). Mega rare original first British group's iconic frontman.On the second album Elf with his producer Roger Glover continue to play its cheerful Boogie-rock with virtuoso keys Mickey Le Soul, but this time noticeably moving forward with the melodies and arrangements: the title song, the brass section adds elements of old Dixieland, but very atmospheric, mood-driven "Happy" sound reminiscent of the Beatles "Oh! Darling". But the main thing is that from your simple style Elf begin to create something more artistic than you'd expect from the average bar band - they have style and charm. A graceful, old fashioned charm, which you might sometimes hear, for example, the Queen, or, say, Billy Joel. But of course, this Elf are completely on their territory, because they have and a powerful rhythm section and above all amazing vocals of dio. The fact that with all this physical strength they can afford this simple, yet striking vignette, as a final "Blanche", tells you only how versatile the group could be Elf and how nalobova singer could be dio. ...more

ENYA-WATERMARK-1988-FIRST PRESS UK/EU-GERMANY-WEA-243875-1. Rare original with promo sticker. Watermark is the second album by Irish singer, songwriter and musician Enya. The album received many positive reviews from critics and it became a commercial success that propelled Enya to international fame. ...more

ACE OF BASE-HAPPY NATION-1993-FIRST GERMANY PRESS-METRONOME-517749-1. Very rare original disco album. Happy Nation is the debut album by Swedish group Ace of Base, released in early 1993. The album reached number one in the charts in at least 14 countries. In the United States for the first year it sold over 8 million copies in Canada, more than 1 million, just in the world has sold 25 million copies of the album. On 25 November 1993 the album was reissued in the US under a different name — The Sign with the addition of 4 new songs. The album became the best selling in the USA in 1994. A few songs from the album, including "The Sign", "All That She Wants" and "Don't Turn Around", were hits #1 on the charts the USA and Europe. ...more

FANCY-FLAMES OF LOVE-1988-FIRST GERMANY PRESS-METRONOME-CD 835782-2. Mega rare original cult album disco. Fancy is a German singer, performing songs in the styles of Italo disco and Euro-disco. The peak of its popularity peaked in the mid and late 1980-ies. Flames of Love is the third album by Fancy . It was released in 1988 Metronome Music ...more

U2-ACHTUNG BABY-1991-First press GERMANY -ISLAND - 212110 Rare original cult album. Achtung Baby is the seventh Studio album Irish rock band U2 produced by Daniel Lanois and Brian Eno and was released on 19 November 1991 on the Island Records label.Achtung Baby is one of the most successful recordings of U2. The album was warmly received by critics and debuted at first place in the American Billboard Top 200 and topped the charts in several other countries. The record sold more than 18 million copies worldwide, in addition, he was awarded the prize "Grammy" in the nomination "the Best vocal rock performance by a Duo or group". Achtung Baby is one of the most famous recordings of the 1990s, it regularly makes the list of best albums of all time. ...more