GROUNDHOGS-BLACK DIAMOND-1976-FIRST PRESS UK-UA-UAS29994. Matrix A-1U/B-1U is a very rare British original of the cult prog blues band.Black Diamond is the ninth studio album by the British rock band The Groundhogs. Recorded in July-August 1976 at T.S. Studios in Haverhill, England, it was released in the fall by United Artists. This album differs from its predecessors with a much richer sound and a finely honed technique of execution. Tony McPhee tried to make the music of the album even more uncompromising, which he wanted to emphasize with a tougher sound of guitars and amplification of keyboards (synthesizers), which, of course, he played himself. A very big influence on him during this period was exerted by "King Crimson", who later, in turn, themselves learned a lot from the album "Black Diamond", when they were once again revived at the turn of the millennium. Nevertheless, the departure from a purely bluesy sound was not very liked by the fans of "The Groundhogs", which did not slow down to affect the contract with the record company. Black Diamond is the last studio album of the "Golden Age" of the band, after which the band ceased to exist and was revived with a new line-up only in 1985 (the year of the release of the new album).
Vinyl record in top condition - NMINT/ARCHIVE. The cover is laminated in top condition- NMINT/ARCHIVE. Labels as new -NM/ARCHIVE.
Lot sold: 4900 ₽
CHARLES, RAY-RAY'S MOODS-1966-THE FIRST UK PRESS-HIS MASTER'S VOICE-CSD-3574 is a rare British stereo original of the legend of the jazz scene. Ray's Moods is a studio album by Ray Charles, released in July 1966. The album is highly appreciated by experts and fans - US Billboard 200 - 52nd place, US R and Albums - 7th place. ...more
Lot sold: 3900 ₽
Estimate: 5000—6000 ₽
BEE GEES-HORIZONTAL-1968-THE FIRST UK PRESS-POLYDOR-583020. Matrices A-1/B-1. A rare original of the cult album. "Horizontal" is the fourth studio album by the Bee Gees and their second album released internationally. The album was released in early 1968 and included the international hits "Massachusetts" and "World". ...more
Lot sold: 7500 ₽
Estimate: 8000—10000 ₽
DEEP PURPLE-STORMBRINGER-1974-THE FIRST USA PRESS-WARNER- PR2832 Rare American original.Stormbringer is the ninth studio album by English hard rock band Deep Purple, released in November 1974, and the second studio album to feature the Mk III lineup, including vocalist David Coverdale and bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes. ...more
Lot sold: 2900 ₽
Estimate: 5000—6000 ₽
QUEEN- THE GAME-1980-FIRST PRESS USA-ELEKTRA-5E513. A rare American original. The Game is the eighth studio album by the British rock band Queen, released on June 30, 1980. The album was recorded at the Musicland Studio in Munich (Germany) from June 1979 to May 1980. The album was well received by listeners: it became five times platinum in Canada alone. This is the only Queen album to reach the top of the UK and US charts. ...more
Lot sold: 3100 ₽
Estimate: 5000—6000 ₽
ROXY MUSIC-FOR YOUR PLEASURE-1973-FIRST UK PRESS-ISLAND - ILPS-9232. Matrix A-2/B-2. Rare British original. "For Your Pleasure" is the second album by British rock band Roxy Music , released Island Records 1973. This was the last album, which was attended by synth and sound designer Brian Eno , who later gained recognition as a solo artist and producer. "For Your Pleasure" was ranked 4th in the UK charts in 1973. In 2000 " Q " placed it at number 33 in its list of the 100 greatest British albums in history. 2012 the album was ranked 396 - e a place in the list of Rolling Stone magazine of the 500 best albums of all time. ...more
Lot sold: 5600 ₽
Estimate: 7000—9000 ₽