Lot 41HARRISON, GEORGE-DARK HORSE-1974-FIRST PRESS UK-APPLE-NMINT/NMINT

SCORPIONS-VIRGIN KILLER-1976-FIRST GERMANY PRESS-RCA PPL1-4225. Very rare original cult album. Virgin Killer is the fourth Studio album by the German band Scorpions, released in 1976, the band's first album, known outside Europe. The title song, Virgin Killer, illuminates the subject of human depravity, it gave the idea covers with naked young virgin who was banned in the United States and several other countries. As with the previous album, In Trance, the cover was censored in some countries the album was released with an alternative version of the cover. The artwork was Steffan Böhle, Manager of RCA Records. He depicted a naked minor girl on black background; broken glass effect covering her genitals. In Japan, the album reached the 32nd line in the hit parade. It was another step the group on the way from psychedelic rock to hard rock. ...more

SPACE-DELIVERANCE-1977-THE FIRST PRESS OF GERMANY-HANSA-25797 OT. A rare German original . Deliverance is the second studio album by the band Space, released in 1977.The CD was recorded at Sydney Bechett Studio in 1977. Ray Cooper, Elton John's drummer, took part in the recording. The song "Deliverance" was recorded at the Abbey Road Studio. In addition to Madeline Bell, it was performed by Jan Lozette (at the 1983 concert) and Eric Bami (2002 concert). Deliverance is designed in the styles of spacesynth, disco, synthpop. Starting with this album, "the disco component of the band's music gradually began to prevail over the electronic" ...more

MCCARTNEY, PAUL-TUG OF WAR-1982-THE FIRST JAPAN PRESS-ODEON-EPS-81485. A rare Japanese original of a cult album.  Tug of War is the third solo studio album by English musician Paul McCartney, released on April 26, 1982. This is his 11th album since the breakup of The Beatles in 1970, his first album released since the breakup of his band Wings last year, and his first album since the assassination of his former collaborator John Lennon.  Rolling Stone music critic Stephen Holden called Tug of War "a masterpiece that everyone always knew Paul McCartney could create," and particularly admired his vibrant music and consistent songwriting. The album restored McCartney's reputation in the eyes of critics after what was considered a difficult period for him. Tug of War was nominated for the Grammy Album of the Year Award in 1983. ...more

SPACE-MAGIC FLY-1977-THE FIRST PRESS USA-UA-UA-LA780G.. A rare original of a cult album. Magic Fly is the debut studio album by the French band Space, released in 1977. The CD was recorded at Sydney Bechett Studios, recorded and mixed by Patrick Fraigneau. Magic Fly is designed in the styles of synthpop, disco. The track "Magic Fly" was used as the soundtrack to the television footage of the Buran landing. ...more

LED ZEPPELIN - LED ZEPPELIN III-1970-THE FIRST JAPAN-ATLANTIC-MT2043 PRESS. Very rare Japanese original in full package (very rare OBI) Led Zeppelin III is the third studio album by the English rock band Led Zeppelin, released on October 5, 1970. Led Zeppelin III was one of the most anticipated albums of 1970, with pre-orders approaching one million in the United States alone. The cover with the wavy edge delayed production for two months. Ahead of the release, the band posted a full-page advertisement in Melody Maker magazine at the end of September saying, "Thank you for making us the number one band in the world."  The album was released in the US on October 5, and in the UK on October 23. He immediately topped the UK charts. Led Zeppelin III became the number one transatlantic hit. In the UK, it reached number one on November 7, 1970 and remained on the charts for 40 weeks. In the United States, it entered the charts at number three on October 24 and reached number one the following week. It stayed on the charts for 19 weeks and was certified gold on October 8, 1970. ...more