SALAMANDER, The Ten Commandments (1971 PROG-ROCK 1ST)

	£		68
	$		90

SALAMANDER – THE TEN COMMANDMENTS

1971 UK LP on YOUNG BLOOD RECORDS

Impossibly rare first pressing with vinyl in great condition!!! This is one of the holy-grail albums for collectors of early 70s prog-rock and it’s easy to hear why, this is an album packed with gorgeous, melodic, organ drenched heavy and lighter ever-changing passages that serves to illustrate all that was questing and inventive about the genre. This is truly one of the must-hear albums from a heavy-duty collectors period and is definitely not to be missed; this really is the rare and wonderful stuff!!!

CAT NO: SSYB 14

Side A Matrix: SSYB 14 A1 (stamped)

Side B Matrix: SSYB 14 B1 (stamped)

TRACKS:

Side A

Prelude incorp. He Is My God

Images

People

God’s Day

Honour Thy Father And Thy Mother

Side B

Kill

Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery

Steal

False Witness

Possessions

LABEL

The white Young Blood label with red logo

MODE

Stereo

VINYL TYPE

Medium width and weight, nice and solid

VINYL CONDITION

This Very Good condition album still has a nice glossy, clean looking sheen that has not been clouded by its age. A close up inspection under a strong light reveals a few light marks and tiny paper scuffs, but these do not affect play and there are no manufacturer’s defects in the vinyl, it has remained in great shape. The labels on the record only have moderate spindle wear, proving that this album has not been over played even though it has clearly been used a little by the previous owner.

SOUND

There is a superb meaty sound and great audio clarity on this original album, the sides both kicking off with close to silent run-in grooves and then maintaining a high standard of audio throughout. In no place does this album skip or stick and it gives a powerful hard sound that is totally satisfying, in fact my grading is definitely based more on the visible aspects. There is an occasional light crackle and perhaps one or two faint pops or clicks, but these are never loud or serious enough to spoil your enjoyment of this brilliant melodic progressive music.

COVER TYPE

Gatefold sleeve with one side opening

COVER CONDITION

This is a mega-rare album that, given its scarcity, I am starting at a low starting price. The one reason for this is some issues with the condition of the sleeve which has to grade as a Good. The sleeve is still fully intact and serves its purpose as a case for the album fine, but there are two visible areas of ware. One is that the previous owner has put protective tape around all the edges; this was presumably done because perhaps the seams were coming un-stuck but still I’d prefer it if the tape was not there. The second and most significant point is a severe tear across the front cover which should be clearly visible in the photos below as it goes across the word ‘Ten’. It has been suggested that someone of an artistic bent could touch up the front cover and return it to something like its former glory but I prefer to not go down that route; choosing instead to give an honest grade and let the future owner do with it what they will. Either way, this remains a great rare item from the prog-rock top drawer!

POSTAGE & PACKING

UK - £1.00 (45s) / £2.50 (LPs & 12” singles)

Europe - £2.00 (45s) / £4.00 (LPs & 12” singles)

Rest of World - £2.50 (45s) / £7.00 (LPs & 12” single)

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