ANDERSON / STOLT – Invention of Knowledge – 2xLP + CD – 2016 Inside Out – MINT

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ANDERSON / STOLT – Invention of Knowledge – 2xLP + CD – 2016 Inside Out – MINT PROG GRAIL 🌌

💿 Catalog #: IOMLP 460 / 88985326571

Pressing: EU 2016 Optimal Media pressing, gatefold, 180g vinyl with bonus CD

Genre: Progressive Rock | Symphonic Prog | Yes Family Tree

🎶 Description:

A sweeping, spiritual return to form by Jon Anderson (Yes) and Roine Stolt (The Flower Kings, Transatlantic), Invention of Knowledge is a modern prog epic spanning over 60 minutes of lush, symphonic suites. Split across four grand compositions, this double LP flows with celestial vocals, vintage synths, fretless bass, and fluid guitar lines that recall Tales from Topographic Oceans meets The Flower King’s finest.

This copy is MINT UNPLAYED, opened only to relieve seal tension—vinyl is untouched, CD never removed, jacket pristine. Includes full lyric inserts, liner notes, photography, and beautiful Silas Toball artwork.

🌟 Tracklist Highlights:

• Invention / We Are Truth / Knowledge (23:00) – Thematic suite in three parts

• Knowing (17:54) – Cosmic grandeur with Stolt’s signature guitar layers

• Everybody Heals / Better By Far / Golden Light (13:20) – Gentle beauty and harmony

• Know… (11:10) – Uplifting conclusion with melodic grace

🎹 Musicians & Credits:

• Jon Anderson – Vocals, Lyrics, Synth, Co-Producer

• Roine Stolt – Guitars, Keys, Percussion, Producer, Mixing

• Jonas Reingold – Bass, Mastering

• Felix Lehrmann – Drums

• Tom Brislin / Lalle Larsson – Piano, Organ, Synths

• Backing vocals: Daniel Gildenlöw, Nad Sylvan, Kristina Westas, Anja Obermayer

• Mixed at Cosmic Lodge | Mastered by Jonas Reingold

💎 Condition:

• Vinyl: MINT – Both records appear unplayed, full gloss

• Jacket: NM/MINT – Gatefold sharp, shrink carefully opened along edge

• CD: MINT – Factory-housed in sleeve, never removed

🔍 Collector’s Notes:

Pressed on 180g vinyl at Optimal Media (Germany) and packaged with care, this edition includes the bonus CD with complete album, making it perfect for analog and digital collectors alike. Currently climbing in value as Anderson/Stolt gain appreciation for their late-era prog fusion.

📦 Shipping Info:

• Ships with Whiplash mailer, corner protection, and care

• Media Mail by default – upgrades available

• Combine shipping and save

🛡️ Authenticity:

From Championship Vinyl NH (CVNH) – trusted seller, play-graded and inspected, sealed with our guarantee:

“If it’s not as described, we make it right.”

🔑 Keywords:

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