BAND OF LIGHT 'TOTAL UNION' 1973 RARE AUST. HEAVY BLUES ROCK IAN RILEN EX COND..

	A$		100
	$		66

On offer is the following 12" vinyl record:

BAND OF LIGHT

TOTAL UNION

1973

DETAILS OF AUCTION ITEM

ALBUM / ARTIST...

BAND OF LIGHT - TOTAL UNION

SIDE A

1. MY FIRST HOME

2. FREE THEM FROM HUNGER

3. SPACES OF TIME

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8.

SIDE B

1. IF

2. EARTHBOUND BLUES

3. THE FOUR HORSEMEN OF THE APOCALYSE

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RELEASE YEAR

RECORD LABEL

SERIAL NUMBER / REF:

CONDITION VINYL – SIDE A

EX

CONDITION VINYL – SIDE B

EX

CONDITION LABEL – SIDE A

EX

CONDITION LABEL – SIDE B

EX

CONDITION SLEEVE

PICTURE SLEEVE  - (G)

RECORD GRADING:

MINT  (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way – brand new and no signs of play.

EXCELLENT (EX)

Used, but no visible scratches, scuffs or marks.

VERY GOOD (VG)

Minimal light scratches, scuffing and wear, however will not effect playing of record.

GOOD (G)

Visible light scratches, scuffing wear and minor warps which will not result in record skipping but may result in minor surface noise, crackling and groove wear.

POOR (P)

Record will not play through without skipping, major scratches, scuffing or badly warped.

LABEL GRADING:

MINT  (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way – brand new and no signs of play.

EXCELLENT (EX)

Used, but no visible marks.

VERY GOOD (VG)

Minor markings, minor stains or discoloration

GOOD (G)

Major markings, stains, minor tears, writing on label, use of correction fluid or additional labels (stickers)

POOR (P)

Major tears or heavily marred (excessive writing on label) or major wear and fading.

SLEEVE GRADING:

MINT  (M)

Absolutely perfect in every way – brand new and possibly sealed (if specified).

EXCELLENT (EX)

Used, but no visible marking, creases, or writing.

VERY GOOD (VG)

Minor creases, ring wear, general wear and tear visible.

GOOD (G)

Visible writing, use of correction fluid, noticeable wear and creasing, minor tears (usually repaired)

POOR (P)

Major creases, tears, heavily marred.

Comments: 

Band of Light was an Australian heavy blues style based rock band formed in October 1972 and disbanded in late 1974. Phil Key was the founding member, bringing with him Peter Roberts, both of whom were originally with The La De Das. Ian Rilen (bass) replaced Roberts after three gigs, with Norm Roue (slide guitarist) and Tony Buettel (drummer) joining to complete the lineup. The band allowed Phil to develop his own songs written with his wife Pam, under the pseudonym of Wheel, using a quasi-religious philosophy which explored themes of racial equality, social justice, spiritual harmony and cosmic enlightenment. The music was energetic and funky with a heavy blues and boogie style interlaced with intense slide guitar work. In early 1973 they signed a recording contract with WEA, releasing two LP's, one EP and four singles. They worked consistently touring from Sydney to Melbourne doing pub gigs and concerts whilst playing alongside such bands as Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs, Carson, Coloured Balls (Lobby Loyde's band), Chain, Madder Lake and Buffalo. They highlighted themselves during the 1973 Sunbury Music Festival, and were included on the resulting live concert triple LP set "The Great Australian Rock Festival Sunbury 1973" with the track "Messin' with the Kid". Phil Key disbanded the group in late 1974 and died in May 1984 of a congenuial heart condition. Ian Rilen died from bladder cancer at the age of 59 on 30 October 2006.

Their albums have long been sought after as rarity vinyl's with 'Total Union' fetching up to A$300, 'The Archer' USD 100 and the EP 'Band of Light' USD $250.

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