Lot 40DEEP PURPLE-MADE IN JAPAN -1972-FIRST PRESS (CONTRACT) UK-PURPLE-NMINT/NMINT

DURAN DURAN-NOTORIOUS-1986-FIRST PRESS GERMANY-EMI-062-240659-1. A rare European original. Notorious is the fourth studio album by British new wave band Duran Duran, released on 18 November 1986. The producer of this release this time was the guitarist of the band Chic — Niall Rogers, who had previously worked with the band when producing the singles "The Reflex" and "Wild Boys". He also played guitar on the album's lead single, "Notorious". It is the only single from the album to achieve its former commercial success (#2 in the US and # 7 in the UK).    ...more

COLLINS, PHIL-BOTH SIDES (2LP)-1993-FIRST PRESS UK/EU GERMANY-WEA-450993757-1. Both Sides is the fifth Studio album by British singer-songwriter Phil Collins, released November 9, 1993. Both Sides were created by Phil Collins on their own, without the involvement of its regular employees (such as producer Hugh Padgham (eng. Hugh Padgham), guitarist Daryl Stormie (eng. Daryl Stuermer), which always helped him to record his albums. Moreover, parties of all musical instruments and all the vocals played and recorded by Collins alone — in his home Studio.Within six weeks Collins self recorded and played all the tracks on the album. He himself became the sole producer of the album.Due to the fact that all the musical material of the album was recorded at home Studio Collins (and transferred to a professional Studio only for final data), the album sounds noticeably different sound from all his previous albums. ...more

URIAH HEEP-SALISBURY-1970-FIRST PRESS UK-VERTIGO-6360028. Matrices 1Y-1/2Y-1. Stamper 420-1-4/1-6 (Dream!) Mega rare British original of the cult band's second album. Salisbury is the second studio album by British rock band Uriah Heep, released in January 1971 by Vertigo Records. It was produced by Jerry Bron.Unlike their first album, the credits for the full half of the album were credited only to Ken Hensley, as opposed to the collaborative partnership of frontman David Byron and guitarist Mick Box. Shortly after the release, drummer Keith Baker left the band, replacing Ian Clark (from another Vertigo band, Cressida). Along with Clark, the band embarked on their first US tour, supporting Three Dog Night and Steppenwolf. In the European charts, the album was placed from 5 to 31 places. the album is included in the 500 best works of hard rock of all time.  ...more

POLICE-SYNCHRONICITY-1983-FIRST PRESS UK-A/M--AMLX63735. A rare original of the British rock band's iconic album. Synchronicity is the fifth and final studio album by the British band The Police, the most successful release of their career. The album, released on June 1, 1983 on A./M Records, includes such well-known songs as "Every Breath You Take", "Wrapped Around Your Finger", "King of Pain" and "Synchronicity II". The album was included in the list of the 500 greatest albums of all time by Rolling Stone magazine ...more

TRAVELING WILBURYS-VOL.3-1990-FIRST PRESS UK/EU GERMANY-WILBURY- 075992632416. The second and last album of the supergroup The Traveling Wilburys (the stellar line-up), recorded and released in 1990. Released in October 1990, the album was less positively received than Vol. 1, but still had a fair success. In the United States, "She's My Baby" (with guest guitarist Gary Moore) and "Inside Out" became radio hits, charting 2nd album rock and 16th album rock respectively. The album peaked at number 14 in the UK and number 11 in the US, where it was certified platinum by the RIAA. ...more