VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR-PAWN HEARTS-1971-ORIGINAL PRESS 1976 UK-CHARISMA-CAS1051. Matrices A-1/B-1 . A rare early edition of the cult album of the British prog rock legend. Pawn Hearts is the fourth album by the English progressive rock band Van der Graaf Generator, released in October 1971 on Charisma Records. The original album included only three tracks, including the suite "A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers". The album was not a commercial success in the UK, but reached number one in Italy.
Vinyl record in a clean top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE. The cover is a matte spread in top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE. Labels as new - NMINT/ARCHIVE.
Lot sold: 3500 ₽
CARAVAN-IF I COULD DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN I'D DO IT ALL OVER YOU-1970-SECOND PRESS 1972 UK-DECCA-SKL-R.5052 . Matrix A-P2W/B-P4W, a rare British original of the second pressing of the cult album. The second album by the Canterbury band Caravan, released in September 1970. It was the precursor to their most famous album In the Land of Grey and Pink (1971). The album is a representative of the genre of the Canterbury scene, it features characteristic organ solos and melodic vocals typical of the band's style. The album was released on Decca Records, as was the title track as a single. The album received high critical acclaim on both sides of the Atlantic. ...more
Lot sold: 13000 ₽
Estimate: 23000—25000 ₽
NAZARETH-CLOSE ENOUGH FOR ROCK'N'ROLL-1976-FIRST PRESS USA-AM-SP4562 . A rare American original . Close Enough for Rock ’n’ Roll is the seventh studio album by the Scottish rock band Nazareth, released in 1976. The album was released in March 1976. The album was produced, as well as the previous one, by Manny Charlton. The highlight of the album is the composition Telegram, which is a work of four parts describing the difficult touring life of rock musicians. Dan McCafferty: "The first album we recorded in Canada at Le Studio. And since then, Telegram has always opened concerts." In Britain, the album enjoyed modest success, but in Canada, Close Enough for Rock ’n’ Roll was able to rise to the 12th position of the national chart ...more
Lot sold: 2500 ₽
Estimate: 5000—6000 ₽
DIRE STRAITS-COMMUNIQUE-1979-FIRST PRESS SWEDEN-VERTIGO-6360170. A rare Scandinavian original of the cult album.Communiqué is the second studio album by the British rock band Dire Straits, released in 1979. Communiqué was recorded in November-December 1978, at Compass Point Studios, Nassau and produced by Jerry Wexler and Barry Beckett. The album was the first to debut in the German charts at number 1 in the first week of sales (their debut album Dire Straits was still at number 3 in this country). In total, it has sold over 7 million copies worldwide. In Europe, 3,600 thousand copies were sold, and in the United States it reached gold status. ...more
Lot sold: 2000 ₽
Estimate: 4000—5000 ₽
LEE, ALVIN AND MYLON LEFEVRE (EX-TEN YEARS AFTER) -ON THE ROAD TO FREEDOM-1973-FIRST PRESS UK-CHRYSALIS-CHR1054.1M/1P Stamper Matrices A-2U/B-2U (A Dream!) A rare British original guitarist from TEN YEARS AFTER. On the Road to Freedom is an album by English rock musician Alvin Lee and American gospel singer Milon Lefevre. Released in November 1973, it was Lee's first solo project, which achieved international success thanks to his leadership of a blues rock band ten years later. The album was recorded at Lee's home studio in south Oxfordshire, which he and Lefebvre built specifically for the project. Guest musicians on the sessions were George Harrison, Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Ron Wood and Mick Fleetwood. "Fallen Angel" and Harrison's song "So Sad (No Love of His Own)" were released as singles from the album. The album On the Road to Freedom was well received by music critics, although Lee's more subtle guitar playing and new musical direction were not welcomed by fans Ten Years After. ...more
Lot sold: 3500 ₽
Estimate: 5000—6000 ₽
