Lot 85SWEET - IDENTITY CRISIS-1982-FIRST PRESS UK/EU-GERMANY-POLYDOR-NMINT/NMINT

DEEP PURPLE-BURN-1974-FIRST UK PRESS-PURPLE - TPS 3505, OC 062 94837, Matrix A-2/B-1U. Stamper 1A/2GGO. Very rare British original. Burn is the eighth Studio album by the British band Deep Purple and the first recorded composition of "Mark 3", was released in February 1974 on EMI/Purple (UK) and Warner Bros. in the United States. Burn was recorded in November 1973 in Montreux, Switzerland (Mobile Studio The Rolling Stones). Under the influence of newcomers — singer David Coverdale and bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes — the sound of Deep Purple has become more Blues, began to show elements of funk and soul.Despite the fact that the song "Burn" became a big hit, and its main melody is surpassed in recognition only of the legendary "Smoke on the Water", in fact few people know that the riff of this song was borrowed from George Gershwin's of "Fascinating Rhythm /Someone to Watch Over Me". [4][unauthoritative citation needed]. Becoming a hit, "Burn" over the next two years, opened the concerts of Deep Purple. ...more

KRAFTWERK-AUTOBAHN-1974-FIRST PRESS GERMANY-PHILIPS-6305231. Very rare original cult album. Autobahn is the fourth Studio album by German electronic band Kraftwerk, released in November 1974. It was the first album that fully embraced repetitive electronic sound that they would become famous, although organic instruments were still part of their sound palette and was inspired by the title of the German freeway system .Radioreaction the title track became an unexpected international hit, reaching number 11 in the UK, number 12 In the Netherlands, and number 25 in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number 30 on the Australian chart. In 2015, the album was included in the Grammy Hall of fame ...more

WISHBONE ASH-ARGUS-1972-UK FIRST PRESS-MCA-MDKS8006.Of the matrix A-2L/B-2L. Rare original cult British prog group. Argus is the third Studio album by British rock band Wishbone Ash, released in 1972. Argus is the most popular and one of the most diverse work group from Devon. Readers of the magazines "Sounds" and "Melody Maker" named best album Argus 1972. Musically the record is a mix of folk, progressive rock, hard rock and classics. The main themes of the album are chivalry and war. The album was produced by Derek Lawrence, known for his work with the British jandrokovi group Deep Purple. The sound engineering was made by Martin birch, has also closely collaborated with Deep Purple, and later worked with Iron Maiden, and many other well-known heavy rock bands.The album cover was designed by the design Studio Hipgnosis."Argus" took the 3rd place in the hit parade of great Britain and the 169th place in the hit parade of the American magazine "Billboard" ...more

MERCURY, FREDDIE/CABALLE, MONTSERRAT BARCELONA 1988-FIRST UK PRESS-POLYDOR-POLH44. Barcelona is the second Studio album by Freddie Mercury, released 10 October 1988. Recorded with Opera singer Montserrat Caballe. The second and last lifetime solo album Freddie Mercury. The disc is recorded in 1987-1988, the Studio Mountain Studios. The idea of Freddie Mercury with the involvement of the Symphony orchestra was not implemented because of lack of time, and in the end the album was partially arranged synths and drum machine. The song "Barcelona", which gave the name to the album, became the anthem of the city hosting the Summer Olympics in 1992 in Spain. ...more

STYX-EQUINOX-1975-UK FIRST PRESS-A&M-AMLH 64559. Rare British original. Equinox is the fifth album by Styx , released in December 1975. Although "Equinox" stopped on 58-m a place, has since been certified gold in 1977 shortly before the release of "the Grand Illusion" (1977), and has sold 350 000 copies a year. ...more