Lot 39CAMEL-MOONMADNESS-1976-FIRST PRESS UK-DECCA-NMINT/NMINT

WAKEMAN, RICK-JOURNEY TO THE CENTRE OF THE EARTH-1974-FIRST UK PRESS-A&M-AMLH63621. Of The Matrix A-1/B-1. Rare British original .Journey to the Centre of the Earth is the third album by keyboardist Rick Weikman, released on may 3, 1974 record label A&m Records . This is a live recording of the second of his two concerts at the Royal festival hall on 18 January 1974 premiere of his 40-minute orchestral rock piece based on the eponymous science fiction novel by Jules Verne in 1864 . It tells the story of a Professor Lidenbrok, his nephew Axel and their guide Hans, who follow a passage to the center of the Earth, initially opened Arne Saknussemm, an Icelandic alchemist . Vacman performs with the London Symphony orchestra, English chamber choir and a select group of musicians for his rock band, which later became the English rock ensemble. Actor David Hemmings tells the story. Journey to the center of the Earth was generally well received by music critics. It reached No. 1 in the British album chart, the first album from A&M to do it, and reached No. 3 on the Billboard 200 in the United States. It was certified gold by the recording industry Association of America in October 1974 for sales of 500,000 copies. The album brought Veikmane a nomination for the Ivor Novello Award and a Grammy award for Best pop Instrumental performance . ...more

FLEETWOOD MAC-BEHIND THE MASK-1990-FIRST PRESS UK/EU-GERMANY-WARNER BROS 7599-26111-1. It was the first album issued by the group following the departure of guitarist Lindsey Buckingham. It was replaced by Billy Burnette and Rick Vito, both guitar players, singers and songwriters. As noted by critics , the album turned out great. ...more

SWEET-COLLECTION-1989-First press UK-CASTLE COMMUNICATIONS - CCSLP230. Rare British original double compilation album for the 1974-77 year. The album includes all tracks from the album FUNNY ADAMS. ...more

GILMOUR, DAVID-SAME-1978-First UK press-HARVEST -SHVL 817, OC 064/60774. First solo album of the guitarist of PINK FLOYD, rare British original.David Gilmour is the first solo Studio album by Pink Floyd guitarist and co-vocalist David Gilmour . The album was released in may and June 1978 in the UK and United States, respectively. The album reached number 17 in the UK and number 29 in the charts of US Billboard albums; it was certified gold in the US by the RIAA . The album was produced by Gilmour, and consists mostly of bluesy , guitar oriented rock songs except for the piano ballad "So Far Away". ...more

DIO (HEAVEN & HELL) THE DEVIL YOU KNOW (2LP'S)-2009-FIRST PRESS UK/EU GERMANY-ROADRUNNER-RRCAR 7853-1. Mega rare original great singer R. J. DIO. The Devil You Know is the only Studio album by heavy metal supergroup Heaven & Hell, whose members had previously performed under the name Black Sabbath[3], published in 2009, The Devil You Know — the last Studio recording of Ronnie James dio before his death in may 2010. The CD was released in Japan on 24 April 2009, 4 days earlier than in the USA (28 April). The Japanese edition was also released on April 27 in SHM-CD format. Producers were members of the group, with the support of Mike Exeter[4]. The Devil You Know was in the top 10 in its first week of sales, starting on 8th position in the Billboard 200 with over 30,000 copies sold ...more