NOVALIS - S/T SAME SELF TITLED '75 LP GER BRAIN NM PROG

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1975 IN-DEMAND ORIGINAL ~ PROGRESSIVE ROCK CLASSIC!

N O V A L I S                                  

   

"N O V A L I S" 1975

  German Pressing - BRAIN RECORDS (Orange Label) 1070 

NM Housed in Original Laminated Gatefold Cover. 
 Near Mint (NM) is the highest grade I use for open records.  
  Grading is strict. Any flaws in the vinyl, cover or labels will be noted below.  

Extremely Hard to Find Especially in Such Superb Condition!    This record is a top copy and the condition is stunning, I doubt you could upgrade this without actually getting a sealed copy. ...a TOP COPY survivor... Essential Progressive Rock Album ...  A MUST FOR ALL FANS OF PROGRESSIVE ROCK!

This is a rare find ... NOVALIS "Novalis" ... a collectors dream!

THIS IS NOT A RECENT RE-ISSUE !!!!

 You have the opportunity to bid on this scare German copy of the classic LP from NOVALIS ! 

AN ELUSIVE PROGMONSTER!!! ONE OF THE TOP PROG ALBUMS EVER CREATED !!! VINYL IS IN AN UNIQUE NEAR MINT CONDITION !!! ULTRA RARE!!! HARDER TO FIND THAN THEIR ANY OTHER  ALBUM !!! 

 Timeless Good !!!

   

THE PHOTO IS OF THE ACTUAL ITEM

 

C O N D I T I O N:

Label:

BRAIN RECORDS (Orange Label) 1070 

Vinyl:

NEAR MINT (NM) - Both sides are absolutely clean & glossy, has retained its original high sheen. The vinyl looks outstanding and has clean labels! Looks like it has never been played, no even spindle marks ..here a TOP COPY survivor... It has clearly been very well cared for. Has no any particular flaws to mention. Rare collectible copy. 

Cover:

NEAR MINT- (NM-) - Laminated Original Gatefold Cover. Stiff, sturdy, solid & very presentable, having no more than lightest signs of previous careful use. NO damages, seam splits, no bends, no creasing, writings or tears (see picture). 

 

The album is strictly graded and is guaranteed to your satisfaction. Any questions, feel free to ask. 

                                  
LP STORED IN A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE. 

Tracks Listing

Side 1

1. Sonnengeflecht (4:06)
2. Wer Schmetterlinge lachen Hört (9:16)
3. Dronsz (4:53)

Side 2

4. Impressionen (nach Themen der 5 Symphonie von Anton Bruckner (8:55)
5. Es färbte sich die Wiese grün (Originaltext von Novalis um 1798) (8:16)


 Line-up/Musicians

- Hartwig Biereichel / drums
- Detlef Job / guitar
- Carlo Karges / guitar, keyboards
- Lutz Rahn / keyboards
- Heino Schünzel / bass, vocals

A MUST...!

Novalis biography
During the mid-seventies, the Hamburg-based band NOVALIS established themselves as leaders in the field of German-language romantic rock. The quartet called itself NOVALIS after the most important German poet of early romanticism. They created a rock music of poetic, lyrical with german lyrics and instrumental beauty. Their music, a heavy organ rock, was compared to the sounds of bands such KING CRIMSON and PINK FLOYD. They released a few albums of lush, keyboard-dominant prog rock during the seventies. The keyboards created majestic layers on which the guitar builds airy melodies.

Starting with heavily organ-accentued art rock a-la KING CRIMSON (and on their debut, "Banished Bridge", including English lyrics), NOVALIS later developped their own unique style, a mixture of progressive, classic, folk and rock. "Banished Bridge" (1973) showed their KING CRIMSON influences... in a dreamy, laid back progressive rock. This 1975 self-titled album was their 2nd album and continues to show their own style take on these influences. "Novalis" (1975) and the classic "Sommerabend" (1976), both are actually much better than the comparatively disappointing fourth album, "Brandung" (1977). They did very well down musically and commercial in the second half of the 70's. "Flossenengel" (1979) was the last good one. "Rock on Brain" (1978) is an excellent document of the first 6 (and best) years of this great band.

           ·   No Reserve.

·   All Items will be Shipped in a Padded Sturdy Cardboard Mailer Specifically Designed for LP. 

·   Shipping within the US via Media Mail is $3.50 for the first LP and $1.00 extra per each additional.

·   Shipping to Canada via USPS International is $8.00 for the first LP and $2.00 extra per each additional.

·   International shipping via USPS International is $14.00 for the first LP and $4.00 extra per each additional.  

RECORD WILL BE SHIPPED IN A PADDED MAILER WITH INSERTS, IN A PLASTIC OUTER SLEEVE AND QUALITY ORIGINAL PAPER INNER SLEEVE, WITH RECORD OUTSIDE OF JACKET ( except for SEALED LPs) TO PREVENT DAMAGE.

Please, email me with any questions.

RECORD GRADING

I use a very conservative process when grading my eBay items.

MINT

Sealed album...!!!

NEAR MINT

Like new. The vinyl retains its original gloss, and the jacket is clean with no wear nor marks on the label.

          EX              EXCELLENT

May have a few scuffs or very light scratches which do not affect its playability. May have some minor rubs on the label or spindle. May have some writing on the label which will be noted. May have some slight wear on the jacket but no splits! This is the desirable grade for most collectors.

VG+
VERY GOOD+

The vinyl and cover has light general wear including scratches (may be audible), small splits on the jacket, and some label wear (including writing).

VG
VERY GOOD

General wear both on vinyl and jacket, audible scratches, split jacket (including ringwear) and label wear.

POOR/DAMAGED

Non-playable!!! Sold for the jacket only, or sold as a "rare" filler copy.

PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT WHEN VINYL WAS THE STANDARD, 20 TO 30% OF ALBUMS CAME OUT OF THE SHRINK WRAP AS BAD PRESSINGS WITH SURFACE NOISE. OBVIOUSLY, SUCH BAD PRESSINGS WOULD NOT BE IDENTIFIABLE THROUGH VISUAL EXAMINATION, NO MATTER HOW CAREFUL

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