Lot 10KOSSOFF-BACK STREET CRAWLER -1973-First press USA-ISLAND-NMINT/NMINT

MAYALL, JOHN-CRUSADE-1967-FIRST PRESS (MONO) UK-DECCA-LK4890. Matrix A-1A/B-1A. Very rare original cult Blues rocker. Since the release of the previous album A Hard Road in the composition of Bluesbrakers there have been noticeable changes: Peter green went to collect his own band (Fleetwood Mac), and Ainsley Dunbar went to Jeff Beck. The vacant position of drummer John Keefe took Hartley's, and replacing the lead guitarist was more difficult - because the new musician would have to withstand the comparison with Clapton and green. John recalled that on one of concerts when Eric for some reason didn't show up on time, came a young boy who claimed to know the entire repertoire of Bluesbreakers. Have Mayola there was little choice, and he invited the young guitarist to the stage. He demonstrated a good knowledge of the material and excellent technique, and John was impressed with his game. But after the concert the boy left without giving their coordinates. Now Mayall wanted to find this musician, and in the end was able to do this by placing an ad in Melody Maker. So the group came to Mick Taylor, inclined more to Blues-rock, and not pure Blues. The group was expanded by the involvement of two saxophone - Chris Mercer tenor and Rip Kant on the baritone. This sextet went into the Studio on 11 and 12 July to record a new album that was produced by Mike Vernon, and as the engineer was again observed Gus Dudgeon. ...more

DEEP PURPLE-COME TASTE THE BAND-1975-First UK press - PURPLE REC. - TPSA7515 of the matrix A-1U/B-1U. Rare British original cult album. Come Taste the Band is the tenth Studio album Deep Purple, released in October 1975. The first and only album (not counting live), recorded in the composition of Mark IV. Reviewer of Classic Rock magazine, making a review of the anniversary reissue of Come Taste the Band 2010, noted the amazing work of Kevin Shirley on the second drive and stated that the album (received at the time of the cold reception), passed the test of time and is one of the best in the Deep Purple catalogue. ...more

QUEEN - THE GAME-1980-FIRST UK PRESS-EMI-EMA795 of the Matrix A-3U/B-10U MASTERED AT ALLEN ZENTZ L. A., CALIF. Very rare British original. The Game ("Game") is the eighth Studio album by British rock band Queen released 30 June 1980. The album was recorded in Studio "Musicland" in Munich (Germany) from June 1979 to may 1980. The album was well received: it became five times platinum in Canada alone. This is the only album of Queen, took first place in the charts in the UK and USA. ...more

ROXY MUSIC-ROXY MUSIC 1972-FIRST UK PRESS-ISLAND - ILPS-9200. Matrix A-1U/B2U, Stamper 1T/1MG. Rare British original. Roxy Music is the debut Studio album by the English group. In 2003, Rolling Stone chose the album as number 62 in its list of the best debut albums of all time. ...more

DOORS-WAITING FOR THE SUN-1968-FIRST UK PRESS-ELEKTRA-EKS74024. Of The Matrix A-1/B-1. Mega rare original British cult album. Waiting for the Sun is the third Studio album by American rock band the Doors, released in July 1968. The disc recorded in the Studio sunset Sound (Los Angeles). Originally it was planned that it will be based on 25-minute composition "The Celebration of the Lizard" ("the praise of the lizard"), but after listening to the recorded material, which was satisfied only Morrison, this idea had to be abandoned. The plate also not included, and the title song, defected in the album Morrison Hotel. While working on the album Morrison was often drunk than infuriated producer Paul Rothchild. Despite its unevenness, and a barrage of criticism, the album reached the top spot in the national hit parade. ...more