ATOMIC ROOSTER Atomic Roooster 1970 UK 1st PRESS ORIGINAL MIX - EXCELLENT COPY
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Dec 30, 2017
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Dec 20, 2017
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ATOMIC ROOSTER Atomic Roooster 1970 UK 1st PRESS ORIGINAL MIX - EXCELLENT COPY
ATOMIC ROOTSERAtomic Roooster
UK B&C RECORDS (CAS 1010) FIRST PRESS, ORIGINAL MIX (March 1970)
This is the first pressing which does not contain John Du Cann's overdubbed guitars, which were added for an intended US release (which never happened)
VERY NICE COPY - BEST I HAVE SEEN IN A WHILE
PRESSED WITH THE FIRST ISSUE TEXTURED B&C LABELS WITH LARGE B&C LOGO
MATRIX: CAS + 1010 + A2 / CAS + 1010 + B2
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL MATT SLEEVE "Printed and made by the E. J. Day Group, London and Bedford”
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL POLY-LINED INNER SLEEVE DATED '119' (November 1969)
Vincent Crane Hammond organ, backing vocals, piano
Nick Graham bass guitar, lead vocals, flute, guitar
Carl Palmer drums, percussion, congas, glockenspiel
The incipient incarnation of Atomic Rooster -- with Vincent Crane (organ/vocals), Nick Graham (vocals/bass), and Carl Palmer (drums) -- was together just long enough to document its debut, Atomic Roooster (1970) -- (note: the extra O is intentional). Prior to the last-minute addition of Graham -- the only bassist Atomic Rooster ever had -- the band emerged from the remnants of the then recently defunct Crazy World of Arthur Brown. The material was primarily courtesy of Crane and consisted of heavier sides. His versatility is evident throughout the impressive array of styles ranging from the folk-inspired pastoral "Winter" to the bluesy horn arrangement heard on "Broken Wings." This directly contrasts driving rockers such as the album's edgy opener, "Friday 13th," or the aggressive "S.L.Y." "Decline and Fall" is a jazz-infused number boasting some exceptional if not incendiary instrumental interaction, most notably from Crane and Palmer. Lyrically, Crane reveals his penchant for dark imagery, including the fatalistic "What is the point of going on?" chorus that runs through the aforementioned "Winter" or the sexually snide "And So to Bed." Support was bolstered by strong live appearances, positive word-of-mouth, and a few significant BBC Radio sessions -- all of which resulted in Atomic Roooster making a respectable showing at number 49 on the U.K. LP charts. By the time the platter was picked up by Elektra Records in North America, the personnel had already changed with John Cann (guitar/vocals) replacing Graham. In an interesting move, they decided that Cann should also overdub guitar parts to "S.L.Y." and "Before Tomorrow," as well as provide a new vocal to "Friday 13th." The transformation didn't end there, either, as the original running order was also significantly altered.
Side 1:
Friday The Thirteenth
And So To Bed
Broken Wings
Before Tomorrow
Side 2:
Banstead
S.L.Y.
Winter
Decline & Fall
LABELS: EXCELLENT
Clean, unmarked labels
VINYL Visual: EXCELLENT
Both surfaces retain their original glossy sheen but there are some hairline marks - nothing feelable to the touch - these have little audible significance
VINYL Audio: EXCELLENT
Plays beautifully throughout with fantastic sound. The odd tick noted but no scratches or any other audible distractions. Great copy - a very strong Excellent
SLEEVE: VERY GOOD+
Some light grubbiness to the white front but good and solid with sharp edges and spine - a fine example
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINER, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
UK: £9.00 (Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day by 1pm)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £18.00 (International Signed For delivery)
Combined Post: for items purchased within any 10 day period - additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: all records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way I will email you when payment has been received to let you know when the item will be posted. Please leave feedback upon receipt of the item so that I know you have received it safely. Thanks 818 (GS 7.0.10 (818))
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