TAGES Contrast Original 1st Press Rare STEREO Vinyl LP
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Description
TAGES
(Super rare STEREO issue)
Title : Contrast
Label : PARLOPHONE (yellow & black)
Cat No : STEREO - PMCS 313 (super rear Stereo)
Matrix : XYSTO 1001 1 / XYSTO 1002 2
Band Members :
Tommy Blom
Anders Töpel
Danne Larsson
Göran Lagerberg
Freddie Skantze
Produced by : Anders Henriksson
Brief History - The TAGES
In the early 60s, skiffle was not only a big craze in England, it hit Sweden pretty hard too. In a small town outside of Gothenburg, a 16-year old lad named Tommy Blom had just received a guitar from his parents. One day he met an old school chum, Anders Töpel, who also had a guitar, and who in turn knew a third guitar player, Danne Larsson. These three young boys started playing together, and soon a fourth member was added, Göran Lagerberg. On purpose they chose the "geeky" name Tages (from Danne's middle name) to make fun of all guitar based pop bands with their slick attitude and suits.
Soon, however, the four youths decided to change their style, after having been introduced to the new "Mersey" sound. A drummer, Freddie Skantze, was added, and within a short time a reshuffle of the instruments followed. Lagerberg took up the bass, while Danne and Anders were to play rhythm and lead guitar respectively. This left Tommy as lead singer and tambourine player.
Their first gig was held on 23 December 1963. Their name was becoming locally known and in August 1964, a Swedish newspaper held a contest called "The Beatles of the West Coast". Many different groups applied, but finally Tages were the victors, earning the right to make a record for the new company Platina. This first recording session took place on 20 September 1964. While the studio was pretty basic, Tages did bring two good songs to the sessions, Sleep little girl and Tell me you’re mine, which were released as a single about a month later. One day, not knowing that the single was going to be tested for the Swedish Top Ten, the boys heard themselves on the radio, and just one week later, the single had reached no. 1, replacing none other than the Beatles.
A couple of months later, the next single followed: I should be glad b/w I cry. This was not only a commercial success, but the critics liked it too, and now Tages were accepted by the large crowd. On 31 March 1965, Tages got to open for the Rolling Stones on their performance in Gothenburg. New singles followed, and the first eponymous LP was released in November. At about the same time, Göran and Freddie were allowed to play together with Chuck Berry in Stockholm.
Record Details :
The is a 1st pressing of 'Contrast' by The Tages, on the yellow and black PARLOPHONE record label from 1967 in rare STEREO.
This is the rare SWEDISH 1st press issue. The record vinyl run off has the early 1st issue matrix of 1001 1/1002 2. It is in the original wonderful heavy weight vinyl.
This album is a fantastic sounding record with some great tracks.
A TRUE MOD BEAT MUSIC ROCK CLASSIC . . .
Vinyl:
The vinyl is in Very Good Plus Plus (VG ++) condition. The vinyl have one or two very very minor surface scuffs. The yellow, matt black and silver print labels are completely clean. Two clean centre holes. The silver printed label text is sharp and clear to read. It does have a vinyl wrap other wise I would grade this vinyl EX.
I played this LP though and the warp had no effected on the play back at all.
Over all a very tidy and respectable collectors vinyl.
Matrix Numbers
XYSTO 1001 1
XYSTO 1002 2
Sleeve
The sleeve is in Very Good Plus Plus (VG ++) condition. This is the early front and back laminated high gloss issue.Some light and minor creasing to lamination. No tears or pen marks of any kind. Over all a bright, sharp and tidy original 1967 sleeve. Not bad for 43 years old . . .
Inner Sleeve
Original inner sleeve with light creasing and minor handling. No tears or pen.
Track Listing:-
EVERY RAINDROP MEANS A LOT
WANTING
PRISONER
WHY DO YOU HIDE IT
HOUSE OF SOUL HILL
SHORT SONG ("STEPS")
I'M GOING OUT
SISTER'S GOT A BOYFRIEND
HEAR MY LAMENTATION
FUZZY PATTERNS
ONE DAY
YOU'RE TOO INCOMPREHENSIBLE
This is now a very rare record and with this being a rare 1st press now becoming almost impossible to find in any condition.
I only have one so don't miss out . . .
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