TEAR GAS-TEAR GAS-1971-THE FIRST PRESS OF FRANCE-REGAL ZONOPHONE-2C062-92549. Mega rare original of the cult progressive album. The band Tear Gas consisted of musicians who later formed the backbone of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band. At the time of joining Alex Harvey, the band consisted of: vocalist David Batchelor, Hugh McKenna-keyboardist and backing vocalist, bassist Chris Glen, Zal Cleminson-guitar and backing vocals, and Hugh McKenna's brother Ted on drums. Harvey took the place at the microphone, and David Batchelor became the sound engineer of the band (by the way, not bad).
Vinyl record in top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE . One-sided laminate cover in top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE Labels in top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE
Lot sold: 32000 ₽
CAMEL-BREATHLESS-1978-The first press of the UK-DECCA-TXS-R132 matrix A-P1/B-P1. A rare British original of the cult prog band. Breathless is the sixth studio album by the English progressive rock band Camel, released in 1978. This is the last album featuring the band's original keyboardist Peter Bardens, who left the band before the album tour. The album focuses on shorter, radio-friendly songs, while maintaining their progressive rock sound. The album received high critical acclaim , according to Allmusic it has 4 stars. ...more
Lot sold: 2600 ₽
Estimate: 4000—5000 ₽
OVERLANDERS-MICHELLE-1965-FIRST PRESS UK-PYE-NPL18138. A rare British original beat band. They released twelve singles on the Pye Record label between 1963 and 1966, but only one major LP. The Overlanders 'only UK hit was a cover of The Beatles' "Michelle". In January 1966, it reached number 1 on the Record Retailers chart (later the UK Singles Chart). In doing so, the single beat off a rival recording of David and Jonathan's "Michelle", whose version was produced by George Martin and featured arrangements by Tony Hatch. ...more
Lot sold: 3600 ₽
Estimate: 6000—8000 ₽
REA, CHRIS-GOOD'S GREAT BANANA SKIN-1992-FIRST PRESS UK/EU-GERMANY-EAST WEST-WX496 A very rare original of the cult album of the 90s. God's Great Banana Skin is the twelfth studio album by British singer-songwriter Chris Rea, released in 1992. The album was not released in the United States, although some tracks later appeared on the American release of Rea's next album, "Espresso Logic". The single "Nothing to be Afraid of" reached number 16 on the UK Singles Chart, and its music video was shot in Morocco. The album reached number 4 in the UK Albums Chart in 1992. ...more
Lot sold: 6300 ₽
Estimate: 5000—7000 ₽
JETHRO TULL-A PASSION PLAY-1973-The first press UK-CHRYSALIS-CHR1040 matrix A-4U/B-4U. 1PP/2PA stamper. A rare British original of the cult album. A Passion Play is the sixth studio album by the British progressive rock band Jethro Tull, released in July 1973 in both the United Kingdom and the United States. Following the same style as the band's previous album Thick as a Brick (1972), A Passion Play is a concept album consisting of individual songs arranged into a single continuous piece of music (which was divided into two parts across the two sides of the original vinyl release). The album was a commercial success, becoming Jethro Tull's second number-one album in the United States. Today, the album is often considered a favorite among Jethro Tull fans, and has been listed by contemporary critics as one of the greatest progressive rock albums of all time. ...more
Lot sold: 4500 ₽
Estimate: 5000—7000 ₽
