Raw Material ST debut LP on Evolution label
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Mega rare self titled debut LP from the UK PROG rock group Raw Material. Released in 1970 on the Evolution label Z1006.
The bands Lps rank alongside the likes of Leaf Hound and Bodkin for rarity. This is the first of two album releases from the band before splitting up and is a highly sought after LP. I am reluctantly selling this copy.
Laminated triple flipback sleeve made by Garrod and Lofthouse is in VG condition. There are creases to the front laminated cover as can be seen in the photos but the laminate is OK.
The vinyl textured paper labels are in great condition and visually the vinyl is in VG condition. There are a few marks present consistant with needle slips, however are not audibly effective. Lovely deep shine to the playing surface. there is some static noise in the some of the quiet passages however the overall sound is superb. Lovely deep bass all the way through and a really enjoyable listen. There is an odd pop here and there but I am sure that a good clean would sort them out
Overall I have really enjoyed listening to this LP and would be a lovely addition to anyone's collection. if you are looking for a mint copy of this then best not bid for it. Good luck bidding. Record will be sent by recorded delivery.
RAW MATERIAL are a British band that released two albums in the ealy 70's that are now highly collectible. The group consist of your standard prog quartet plus frontman Mike Fletcher on wind instruments. They developped a slighly jazz-tinged progressive rock so typical of that era and their debut album had some great moments (the longer tracks on side1) but was also partially flawed but ends in a bizarre poem recitation to string arrangements. This album (with the line-up augmented by a second guitarist Harewood) was much more 70's-sounding and left loads of space for instrument interplay and hold many fine moments that every proghead looking for rare late proto-prog should investigate.
Both albums have gotten a few Cd re-issues but beware of some approximate versions as some are giving strange info. The debut even came out with a spanish pop cover.
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