ROBERT CALVERT - CAPTAIN LOCKHEED AND THE STARFIGHTERS -1974- FIRST PRESS RELEASE UK-UNITED ARTISTS- UAG29507. A-1U/B-1U matrices. A rare British original of a cult album. The first solo album by Robert Calvert, an eccentric character who was still a full-time Hawkwind poet at that time and had not yet managed to become their full-time frontman. This is a very peculiar story album - the real story of the American Lockheed F-104 Starfighter fighter, which in the 60s was, it turns out, purchased by the West German Air Force in terrible quantities with such modifications that made the aircraft terribly emergency, as a result of which it earned the nickname "Widowmaker". Calvert is drawn here on two counts at once: firstly, he expresses his love and knowledge of military history; secondly, he demonstrates colorful sarcasm and a sense of humor. His targets, of course, are German generals (banter against Germans, as you know, is a traditional genre of British humor). The album actually resembles a radio play, in which song numbers alternate with comic skits brilliantly played by characters such as Vivian Stanshall from Bonzo Dog Band and, of course, Calvert himself.
For music lovers, it is valuable here that Calvert was supported by almost the entire Hawkwind line-up at that time.
Vinyl record in top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE. The cover is a matte centerfold in top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE. Labels as new – NMINT/ARCHIVE
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JUICY LUCY-LIE BACK AND ENJOY IT-1970-THE FIRST UK PRESS-VERTIGO-6360014. A very rare British original of a cult album by a blues progressive British band. Lie Back and Enjoy It is the second album by the British-American blues rock band Juicy Lucy, released in 1970. Although several band members have been replaced since the release of their first album, most notably singer Ray Owen and lead guitarist Neil Hubbard, the album is considered a very strong follow-up to the first album.. Most of the songs were written by the band, although the album features added Willie Dixon songs "Built for Comfort" and cover versions of Frank Zappa's "Willie the Pimp". The album peaked at number 53 on the UK Albums Chart in November 1970. ...more
Lot sold: 18000 ₽
Estimate: 30000—35000 ₽
AC/DC-THE RAZORS EDGE-1990-FIRST PRESS UK/EU-GERMANY -ATCO-7567-91413-1/WX364. The album includes the songs "Thunderstruck" and "Moneytalks", one of the most famous tracks of AC/DC. A huge commercial success the group returned to popularity in the late 70's-early 80-ies. The album is at # 2 on the Billboard 200 in the US and in 4th place in the UK. "The Razor's Edge" was certified five-time platinum album (which has sold 5 million copies), and in 2003, remastered, was included in a series of "AC/DC Remasters". ...more
Lot sold: 10000 ₽
TURTLES -HAPPY TOGETHER-1967-THE FIRST PRESS UK-LONDON-HA-U-8330. A rare British original by a cult band. "Happy Together" is a song written by Harry Bonner and Alan Gordon and recorded by the American rock band The Turtles. It was released as a single in January 1967, along with the song "Like the Seasons" (B-side), and reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, becoming the band's first and only chart-topping hit. It also entered the top 20 in various countries, taking 2nd place in Canada and 12th place in the UK. It was later included on the Turtles' third studio album Happy Together (1967). ...more
Lot sold: 4400 ₽
Estimate: 6000—8000 ₽
BEATLES-A HARD DAY'S NIGHT (STEREO)-1964-ORIGINAL PRESS 1965 UK-PARLOPHONE-PCS 3058. Matrix numbers: Side 1: YEX 126-1; Side 2: YEX 127-1. stamper 3OL/2MD (VERY EARLY!) The third press since the end of 1965. Black label with yellow logo and silver print. Gramophone Co. LTD.” printed at the beginning of the perimeter of the seal. "Record first published 1964" and "sold in the UK on the subject of..." With or without the CT Tax Code on the label. ...more
Lot sold: 18000 ₽
Estimate: 25000—30000 ₽
