Classic Rock Vinyl 855 Items

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Electronic & Dance

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Bureau B present a reissue of Serge Blenner's Magazin Frivole, originally released in 1981. Cold, concise analog synthesizer instrumentals -- on his second album Serge Blenner remained true to his style, albeit shifting course slightly towards pop territory. The juxtaposition of dark harmonies and pop structures is what makes this album so appealing. In places, it feels like a blueprint for early Depeche Mode. Having seen his first album La Vogue (BB 324CD/LP) snapped up by the Sky Records and fast-tracked for release in 1980, Blenner delivered his second LP, Magazin Frivole, the following year. Mindful of the success of its predecessor, Blenner added the name of his debut in big letters to the front cover of the new sleeve. Blenner remained faithful to his musical style, albeit adding more of a pop flavor. Magazin Frivole would not look out of place filed alongside Depeche Mode on the record shelf, as a certain resemblance is undeniable. Moreover, Blenner was one of the few proponents of electronic music who preferred to keep his songs concise, in contrast to the meandering odysseys of many of his electronic contemporaries. The far better-known French artist Jean-Michel Jarre adhered to similar principles, yet although Blenner was often compared to his compatriot, he claims only to have heard his music long after La Vogue had appeared. Minor chords dominate his harmonies, the bass performs octave leaps which mirror the zeitgeist. Unexpected key changes abound, adding a restless, almost disquieting quality. Overall, Magazin Frivole is less dark than the preceding album, but a picture of cheerfulness it is not. Nevertheless, a poppy drum computer introduces a lighter note. From the very first track, chord changes pop up at unexpected junctures -- they seem to come in prematurely, before harmonic sequences have run their course. Blenner doesn't have any explanation for this curiosity, other than to note that "most of the music was played by hand, so of course it wasn't all perfect." "I did all I could to avoid being successful -- on a subconscious level, at least. Unpredictable metrics and irregular beats were definitely part of the process," Blenner admits with an enigmatic smile. Juxtaposed with Blenner's more recent works, one can see what he means. His latest album Musique de Chambre (2008) comprises modern classical chamber music, built on digitally sampled real instruments. Besides, Blenner points out, handling all of those analog devices was a convoluted and complex undertaking.

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Europe

The Final Countdown

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Bureau B)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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The Final Countdown is the third studio album by the Swedish hard rock band Europe, and one of the most glorious launches in history. Released in 1986, the album was a huge commercial success selling over 3 million units in the United States alone, peaking at number 8 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart and reaching high positions in charts worldwide.

Pressed on 180g Vinyl

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Heldon

Allez-Téia (Heldon II)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Electronique Guerilla (Heldon I)

Heldon

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Bureau B)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Bureau B)

Richard Pinhas

Rhizosphere

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Bureau B)

Vono

Dinner für 2

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Michal Prokop & Framus Five

Mesto ER

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Supraphon)

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Supraphon)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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180 gram vinyl, fold out cover, inner sleeve

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Blue Effect

Meditace

LP | 1981 | DE | Reissue (Bureau B)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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A reissue of one of the top titles from Eastern Europe's rock history. Blue Effect's 1970 debut-album consists of progressive rock with a touch of blues and some serious underground atmospheres. Recorded in 1969, the line-up comprised Vladimír Misk (vocals), Radim Hladík (guitar), Jirí Kozel (bass) and Vlado Cech (drums). This LP comes on 180-gram vinyl and is presented in a gatefold cover.

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Sven Grünberg

Hingus

LP | 1975 | UK | Reissue (Spoon)

Release: 1981 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Reissued on vinyl, this is a wonderful Berlin School influenced electronic album (originally from '81) with progressive and psychedelic undertones from an Estonian musician. The 23-minute title track invites us into a fascinating, futuristic world of sound, laced with Far Eastern tonality, embellished with a church organ, extremely rare synthesizers and extraordinary percussion effects. And the other two tracks are no less superb.

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Can

Landed

LP | 1974 | UK | Reissue (Spoon)

Release: 1975 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Electronic & Dance

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Remastered from the original tapes, 180g vinyl!

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Can

Soon Over Babaluma

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Spoon)

Release: 1974 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Electronic & Dance

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Remastered from the original tapes, 180g vinyl!

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Can

Soundtracks

2LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Electronic & Dance

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Remastered from the original tapes, 180g vinyl!

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Kiss

Alive

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Elektra)

Eagles

Hotel California

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Bureau B)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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180 gram vinyl

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Roedelius

Wenn Der Südwind Weht

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Electronic & Dance

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LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Bureau B)

Moebius

Tonspuren

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Electronic & Dance

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Moebius, Plank & Neumeier

Zero Set

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Bureau B)

LP | 1974 | EU (Vinyl Lovers)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Electronic & Dance

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on 180g vinyl!

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Nico

The end

Release: 1974 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1974 | EU (Vinyl Lovers)

John Cale

Fear

Release: 1974 / EU

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Grown In U.S.A. Black Vinyl Edition

Homer

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Guerssen)

Black Soul Brothers Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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With their roots traced in two legendary 60s garage bands, The Outcasts and The Stoics, Homer were without doubt one the best psychedelic / hard-rock outfits coming out from Texas. “Grown in U.S.A” was their only album, released as a private pressing in 1970. Rural psychedelic rock with early prog hints fueled by stunning lead / dual guitar, melodic vocals and occasional mellotron.

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Miguel De Deus

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Groovie)

Poder Del Alma HHV Exclusive Clear Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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For the first time reissued, with the great contribution of Miguel de Deus's family in São Paulo, that supplied the amazing collection of photos for the 4 pages inner, inside the LP. This limited edition is a highly collectable for fans of brazilian soul, groove and psychedelia. It's our contribution to pay respect to one of the most important brazilian musicians of the late 60's and early 70's. Main brain of bands like OS Brazões and Assim Assado, he let us an amazing legacy for new generations. This is a small, but more than deserved homage to him, finally. Miguel de Deus was the protagonist of this amazing Afro-Funk movement, together with a group of “heavy” musicians, as they were called in those days of consolidation of a strong Black Power scene, mainly composed of black youth from the outskirts of the suburbs of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, where the movement took the name of Black Rio. Its raw Rock-Funk-Psychedelic-Tropicalia.

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Poder Del Alma

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Pharaway Sounds)

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (The Saifam Group)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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HHV Exclusive edition on clear blue wax, limited to 100 copies worldwide.

First ever reissue!! Psychedelic Latin-funk holy grail from Nicaragua, 1974!! Poder del Alma (“Soul Power”) was a supergroup formed by some of the best musicians from the Nica scene. This all-star band of nine members was assembled to play at the famous free concert of Santana in Managua in benefit for the 1972 earthquake. After that successful gig supporting the Latin-Rock superstar, what was to be a one-night stand became the seed of the most loved Nicaraguan act from the 70s. All the members had already played an important role in the history of the Nica music / hippie scene in the 1960s. Among them, we can find Román Cerpas (previously on Bwana), René “Chapo Domínguez (Los Rockets), Edgar “El Gato” Aguilar… A few months after the Managua concert with Santana, Poder del Alma traveled to Guatemala to record their first long play for Dideca (Discos De Centroamérica, S.A.) in just one week of recording sessions. Despite the low budget and precarious recording equipment, the band managed to obtain a powerful psychedelic / afro / funk-rock sound full of electric guitar, heavy drums, hot, percussion, horns, Spanish male/female vocals…featuring titles like “El Valle del Ayatimbo”, “Ia-Taa Yo”, “Zúmbale”…

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New Trolls

28,79 €* 35,99 € -20%

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Maracaibo Record Store Day 2023 Yellow Vinyl Edition

Lu Colombo

12" | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Udp Disco Piu)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Nuda Clear Green Vinyl Edition

Garybaldi

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (AMS)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Roller Clear Purple Vinyl Edition

Goblin

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (AMS)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Keeper Of The Flame Colored Vinyl Edition

Golden Earring

LP | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Music On Vinyl)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Oriental Beat - 40th Anniversary Re(Al)Mix Black Vinyl Edition

Hanoi Rocks

LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Svart)

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Elemental Music)

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Oriental Beat by Hanoi Rocks gets the redux treatment, officially mixed and revived from the original sessions, and released on March 17th on deluxe vinyl, CD and digital formats. The CD and vinyl come with the song lyrics, checked and approved by Michael Monroe.

Dubbed the “re(al) mix”, this 40th anniversary edition was mixed by Petri Majuri at E-Studios in Finland in collaboration with the band. Vocalist Michael Monroe calls this release “the longest and slowest album project ever,” stating that “40 years in the making, it's not just a remix, but the Real MIX supervised and approved by Hanoi Rocks”.

Recorded in London, UK in 1981, for 200 pounds a day, Oriental Beat was made during the height of the British punk + New Wave movement, when the band was hanging out with everyone from Phil Lynott to the Damned. Hanoi Rocks’ original drummer Gyp Casino says of Oriental Beat that: “Back in the days we gave heart, soul and a bit of pain to make this record something else” but the sound of the album, originally released in 1982, did not match their efforts at the time. Bassist Sami Yaffa called it “the worst sounding album of our career” and Michael Monroe said that “the producer of the album didn’t have a clue what the band was about and his mix of the album was horribly wrong”.

Oriental Beat’s original engineer Peter Wooliscroft, was not a rock producer, and according to Hanoi Rocks’ manager Richard Bishop he “tried to mix the album to sound like Spandau Ballet”. Released before the band could remix or rerecord it, as the label had run out of money, and the master tapes had gone missing, the band has always considered the original mix of Oriental Beat to be a “disaster”. With the tapes mysteriously showing up in the Universal vault recently, the band was finally able to mix and resequence the album the way they wanted it to sound.

Oriental Beat is a defining masterpiece made when Hanoi Rocks was about to explode onto the world scene and written at the absolute peak of lead guitarist Andy McCoy’s creativity as a songwriter. Rhythm guitarist Nasty Suicide says “only now, with stripping it down to the bare essentials and tweaking it to bring out what was really laid down it became our dream come true! This is what it's all about” as this definitive edition of Oriental Beat now fully displays the ultimate arrogance and attitude which defined the band. Monroe says: “now, 40 years after its original release in 1982, we finally got the album sounding as great as it deserves, with no overdubs or samples,” and McCoy adds that: “It's better now than ever. This is what it was meant to sound like. So enjoy it...Another shot of Hanoi Rocks”.

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Allman Brothers Band

Idlewild South

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Dedicated To Markos III (A.K.A. Black Flower)

Nirvana

LP+7" | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Wah Wah)

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Polydor)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Nirvana's third LP is a masterpiece of late UK sixties popsike turning into symphonic pop, but not having received proper promotion despite being equally good as, if not better than their previous releases, it also marked the end of the collaborations between Patrick Campbel-Lyons and Alex Spyropoulos back in 1969.

Nirvana presented it to Island boss Chris Blackwell under the title of Black Flower. Blackwell, however, decided to turn it down for release, but gave the masters to Campbell-Lyons and Spyropoulos so they could find a new label to release the album. That was to happen in the USA through Metromedia Records in 1969. At that time, the label's owner went through a scandal due to the payola days, which left Nirvana's third offering without any promotion - as a result of that, very few copies were pressed. There was also a UK release on PYE and it was even released by Metromedia in Japan. However, for years it remained as "the lost" Nirvana release, with the added fact that none of the released editions launched the album under its original title of Black Flower but under the rather cryptic Dedicated To Markos II (read why in the liner notes!).

Musically, this is Nirvana at their best. The tune that should have been the title track, Black Flower, is an incredible piece of symphonic psychedelia and probably the best produced Nirvana track ever. Campbell-Lyons and Spyropoulos were backed for the occasion by Spooky Tooth, who played on many tracks of the album, and big orchestral arrangements mesmerize the listener in one of the duo's darkest offerings. This song aside, the rest of the album was deemed as sounding too much like a French soundtrack by Island, which may do at some points –without that being a bad thing,– but there is a lot more to it, since Nirvana have not lost that popsike edge that characterised their sound in their two previous outings.

This is also a record that was widely acclaimed in the hip hop scene. And samplers of it have been used by several artists, most notably DJ Shadow used Love Suite in his 1996 debut album Endtroducing.

The Wah Wah edition has been remastered from the original tapes by Roger Prades @ Prades Mastering and comes with a bonus 7" EP and a four page colour insert with liner notes by Malcom Dome, plus a sheet with the lyrics of the songs. First ever official vinyl reissue since 1970 in a limited edition of 500 copies only!

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Rainbow

Rainbow Rising

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1978 | PL | Reissue (Universal)

Dire Straits

Release: 1978 / PL – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1982 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Dire Straits

Love Over Gold

Release: 1982 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Dire Straits

Making Movies

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Deep Purple

Machine Head

LP | 1984 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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This release comes on 180g vinyl.

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Deep Purple

Perfect Strangers

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Release: 1984 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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This release comes on 180g vinyl.

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Deep Purple

Stormbringer

Kahdet Kasvot Red Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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This release comes on 180g vinyl.

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Kummitus

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Svart)

Aamun Hauta Red Vinyl Edtion

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Kummitus (Finnish for “Ghost”), a band from Tampere who were active in the mid- ’70s, is certainly one of the strangest entities in the history of Finnish rock music. Their original vision was to create a mystical band that builds on horror or hysteria and performs in costumes, frightening their live audience. The band had also considered remaining completely anonymous. However, the concept proved inadequate for various reasons. Keyboardist Hannu Latva-Hakuni recalls: “We quickly ditched the masks and costumes because we had to show up before the show during the load in.” Drummer Seppo Tammilehto has speculated that in the ’70s, musical skills were even more important than in later eras of rock music. “We were laughed off the stage because of these extra musical elements.”

The concept for Kummitus came from Heikki Kauppinen who had managed a booking agency called Ohjelmamiehet and sold Matthews’ gigs. “He proposed this idea to me in the very beginning”, Seppo Tammilehto recalls. Jussi Niemi from the town of Nokia became the band’s guitarist. Despite their young age, Niemi and company accompanied both Sammy Babitzin and Johnny Liebkind and played in Muska’s band for one summer. A stint in Arto Sotavalta’s Häkäpönttö was followed by military service. After that also Niemi had time to play in Matthews. “Then we moved on to plan Kummitus.”

As the band’s manager, Heikki Kauppinen designed Kummitus a light show together with Pekka Heinänen who was responsible for the costumes. Flyers saying “kummitus IS Coming” were distributed all over Finland. When the band hit the road in the summer of 1975, the light show was of course ruined by sunshine. Besides their then unreleased original material, Kummitus played cover songs mainly from British rock bands such as Rolling Stones and The Beatles.

Later on Heikki Kauppinen was contacted by Kari Kantalainen and Vesa Majanen, both coming from a journalist background, who wanted to produce Kummitus’ album. The record label Basf, who were more renowned for their cassette tapes fit for home recording, was found through Kauppinen’s contacts. The album was made in Pekka Nurmikallio’s Microvox studio in Lahti. Jussi Niemi recalls there being “two stereo recorders, so almost everything was played live. Even the choir sections were sung while we were playing. The vocals, however, were recorded separately. It was challenging, since there’s all sorts of soundscapes especially on side B.”

True to its name, Kahdet kasvot (Two Faces) clearly consists of two different sides. The straightforward and rocking side A is kicked off with ‘Paranoia’, composed by Niemi and featuring lyrics written by Tammilehto. The murky synth parts are a fine addition to the “robust rock music”, as the original pressing’s liner notes describe the song. As an uptempo rock song, Juhani Kivistö’s ‘Tuonen rock & roll’ may bring to mind early Coitus Int, whereas ‘Taivaassa taas’ and its devoted vocal performances share DNA with Kontra’s Finnrock. ‘Nauru haamuille’, written by Tammilehto, features proggy guitar patterns and a ghastly synth solo. ‘Se on ok’ was written by Niemi while the rest of the band was dining, with the purpose of making the album long enough to be sold at a full price.

The more experimental four-part entity of side B was, according to the liner notes, dedicated to “Spike Jones and an Englishman named Waters.” Pink Floyd influences are apparent in dramatic sound effects and certain details in the arrangements. ‘On the Run’ from The Dark Side of the Moon can be seen as one of the role models for the nightmarish track ‘Ilme’. The title track, written and sang by Tammilehto, is a catchy rock composition, and Kivistö’s ‘Kuudes päivä’ effectively mixes Floydian prog and blues nuances with saxophone-filled soul. The guest blower Lucjan Czaplicki played in Uranus, whose sole album Aamun hauta (1975) was also released by Basf.

The story of Kummitus continued for a while, albeit with obscure twists. “Due to certain difficulties, the band split up in the early summer of 1976,” Seppo Tammilehto recounts. “The group continued with a lineup that consisted of me, Olli Kivistö and Eero Peltonen. We backed up Mikko Alatalo under the moniker Manserock-76. This came to an end late in the summer when I reassumed the position of Alwari Tuohitorvi’s drummer. The group had become quite popular.” After the original Kummitus had split up, some other individuals played gigs under the moniker. Seppo Tammilehto has met a recently deceased musician and person of reduced mobility from Tampere, named Jukka Törmä, who used to play in the fake group. “With all due respect, he was a great guy. Törmä looked back on the gigs, where musicians were gathered before the performances, with a smile even if they didn’t work out at all. Kummitus’ manager Heikki Kauppinen had no idea who was arranging these shows. According to Törmä, the shows weren’t arranged for long and he stepped aside quite early.”

Even without the band’s unusual history, Kahdet kasvot would deserve a second coming as an original and interesting album. To cite Hannu Latva-Hakuni, “listening to the album now, almost 50 years later, I think we did a hell of a good job.”

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Uranus

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Svart)

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Bonfire)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Limited red vinyl, gatefold sleeve

Probably very few people today have ever heard of the Finnish band called Uranus. In the short time of their existence in the mid-seventies, the group recorded their sole album Aamun hauta (“The Grave of the Morning”) which remained mostly unnoticed by the music consuming public. As drummer Jari Unha says, “the time just wasn’t right for the kind of music we were playing”. The more rewarding it is now, nearly half a century later, to dig the album up from the grave of oblivion and let its happy soul groove reach our ears. With the help of historical perspective, it’s perhaps easier now to appreciate this extremely well played and rare early Finnish dive into the vibrating musical territory inhabited by legendary figures such as Otis Redding and Stevie Wonder.

In the autumn of ’75 Uranus drove to Lahti and recorded Aamun hauta in Pekka Nurmikallio’s Microvox studio. Jari Unha is amused to remember the pink Volga of the trombone player Hannu Lehtonen. “We went to record American soul music with the pride of the Soviet car industry. Almost like a detail from an Aki Kaurismäki movie!”

It is presumed that Aamun hauta was too daring a deviation from the mainstream of the time to get the attention it would have deserved. On top of that, Basf had no guts or will to promote the LP. It was an optional subscriber’s gift in Popfoto magazine, together with albums by Kummitus, Kyklooppi and Horseshoe, but due to the lack of money, the short-lived magazine failed to succeed.

As for Uranus, things folded soon after recording the album. Soul music didn’t sell in live circuits either. For some time the group continued accompanying Markku Aro on dance venue gigs. The members have since made long and versatile careers in music.

Meanwhile, the original vinyl of Aamun hauta has become a rare collector’s item. Majanen has noticed someone in Italy is selling the LP for the price of 70 euros. Svart Records is proud to re-release this delicious and invitingly groovy album. Happy listening!

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Miller Anderson

Bright City

LP | 1983 | UK | Reissue (DGM Panegyric)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Miller Anderson is a guitarist and vocalist, born on April 12, 1945, in Houston, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Since cutting his musical teeth in bands with Ian Hunter (pre-Mott the Hoople) and Bill Bruford (pre-King Crimson and Yes), Anderson has been a member of such bands as the Keef Hartley Band, Savoy Brown, T. Rex, Mountain, the Spencer Davis Group, and in groups led by Deep Purple's Jon Lord and folk-rock balladeer Donovan. His 1971 debut Bright City was released on the legendary Deram, sub-label of Decca that released new records from 1966 onwards for the likes of Moody Blues, Caravan, Camel and several british jazz-rock legends. The album is a brilliant example of modern folk with lush strings arrangements thanks to guitarist and producer William ‘Junior’ Campbell, leader of the Scottish pop-rock group The Marmalade. A brilliant songwriting alongside a pastoral feeling, gentle melodies and a solid background with several amazing players literally bridging the gap between contemporary pop and blues. Harold Beckett (John Surman, Graham Collier) on flugelhorn and Lyn Dobson (The Keef Hartley Band, The People Band, Third Ear Band) on flute were literally stalwarts of the british jazz-rock and experimental scene, their contributions is behind greatness. Same with keyboard player Mick Weaver another Keef Hartley alumni. The album - faithfully remastered - offers a vision of urban Scotland with a bluesy feel and it has to be ranked alongside the work of such luminaries as Donovan or Nick Drake

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XTC

Mummer

Release: 1983 / UK – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Fiaba Transparent Vinyl Edition

Procession

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Azzurra)

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Two very different albums by two almost totally different bands, is all that Procession have left us. This band from Turin made their first album Frontiera in 1972 for the small Help label (an RCA subsidiary that also released Quella Vecchia Locanda’s first album), a good album that can be easily described as an hard prog LP. With a line-up of two guitars, bass and drums, and the original high-pitched voice of singer Gianfranco Gaza, the band plays a very good hard rock with some progressive influences and acoustic passages. Not particularly original, the album has its moments and it’s particularly rare.

The band reappeared in 1974 with a new line-up and a new recording deal, this time it’s Fonit that releases their second album “Fiaba”. A mature work, much more original than their first and more in a symphonic vein with large use of sax and flute with guest appearances by drummer Francesco Froggio Francica (from Raccomandata con Ricevuta di Ritorno), Delirium’s keyboard player Ettore Vigo and Circus 2000 female singer Silvana Aliotta, while drummer Roberto Balocco (ex-Capsicum Red) helped the group in concert.

Despite a good live activity Procession never gained the success they deserved and despite two good albums they broke up in 1975.

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New Trolls

Tempi Dispari

Cherry Five Clear Purple Vinyl Edition

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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It consists of two long jazz pieces characterized by the presence of odd tempos (hence the title), the album featured the writing “Live Alcione”. Actually, the recording of the concert at the Alcione turned out to be of such poor sound quality that the group decided to re-record it in the studio, albeit live.

The poor commercial and critical success of the album was one of the reasons that led to the reunion of the New Trolls.

Jazz influences are heard, much stronger than Atomic System. Moreover, the name of the group on the cover of this album is New Trolls again and the musicians are not named, but the formation is in fact the same as the Atomic system, led by De Scalzi.

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Cherry Five

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (Ams Cinevox)

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Apoteosi Clear Purple Vinyl Edition

Apoteosi

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (AMS)

Raccomandata Ricevuta Di Ritorno

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Apoteosi were a very rare, if not the one and only, progressive voice coming from the Calabria region. Their self-titled LP, released in 1975, therefore in a period of transition for the prog-rock genre, is undoubtedly one of the most emblematic LP’s and shows how a young and geographically completely ‘out of the loop’ group has been able to create a small jewel. “Apoteosi” is a work deliciously poised between pastoral and refined moments and darker and ‘crimson’ moods, with an extremely original approach and that still deserves to be listened to carefully after exactly 40 years.

Almost every musician in the band will take off towards important careers in the music world, reflecting the talent of a group that even featured a 14-year old keyboardist Massimo Idà. There’s a curious “Coro Alessandroni” presence in the credits: “Apotheosis” was recorded in Rome, therefore we’re probably talking about the same Alessandro Alessandroni who at the time had already worked on many different soundtracks written by Ennio Morricone.

The remarkable rhythm section and the musical cohesion of the musicians are standout elements in this LP, since they were able to create a musical continuum that holds a qualitative tension along the whole work; moreover, there is a close proximity to certain models the English progressive underground, rather than the Italian one, the Canterbury scene in particular. “Apoteosi” stands still today among the hidden and precious gems delivered from a florid era of artistic ferment.

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Per Un Mondo Di Cristallo Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Samadhi Clear Vinyl Edition

Samadhi

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Scolopendra Clear Vinyl Edition

Alluminogeni

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Gleemen Clear Vinyl Edition

Gleemen

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Vinyl Magic)

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Fede Speranza Carita Clear Purple Vinyl Edition

J.E.T.

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (AMS)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Forse Le Lucciole Non Si Amano Piu Transparent Green Vinyl Edition

Locanda Delle Fate

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Vinyl Magic)

Release: 1977 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Il Paese Dei Balocchi Clear Vinyl Edition

Il Paese Dei Balocchi

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Uomo Di Pezza Clear Red Vinyl Edition

Le Orme

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Quella Vecchia Locanda Clear Green Vinyl Edition

Quella Vecchia Locanda

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Uno Clear Green Vinyl Edition

Uno

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Concerto Grosso Clear Green Vinyl Edition

New Trolls

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Vinyl Magic)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Landscape Of Life Clear Green Vinyl Edition

Osanna

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Foetus Green Vinyl Editition

Franco Battiato

Maxophone Crystal Clear Vinyl Edition

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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An internationally known artist, Franco Battiato has been everything in his long career, from beat singer to avantgarde performer, producer, contemporary music composer. His beginnings lay in the mid 60's, with many singles released with no particular success, the first two under his real name of Francesco. He had left the native Sicily (he was born in Jonia, near Catania in 1945) moving to Milan around 1965.

In 1970 after his collaboration with Osage Tribe (that he quit before their only album Arrowhead) he had a record deal with Bla Bla, releasing his first solo album in 1972. Fetus, housed in a outrageous cover (reproducing a foetus) was definitely a prog album, but a very original one, with a minimalist sound mainly based on the use of a Vcs3 synth, unusual lyrics, complex arrangements. Two tracks, Energia and Una cellula were also released as single. (source: www.italianprog.com)

Produced by Pino Massara in the '70s, "Foetus" remained unreleased until 1999, when Vinyl Magic finally released it on CD (VM CD 065).

Limited clear green vinyl edition / Argent laminated cover.

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Maxophone

LP | 1975 | EU | Reissue (AMS)

Made In Italy White Vinyl Edition

Release: 1975 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Maxophone, from Milan, formed in 1973 as a six-piece with an unusual assortment of instruments, due to their past experience as music students. A band of great talents and musicianship, their only LP, released in 1975, came too late to compete with the most important Italian bands of the genre and went sadly unnoticed.

"Maxophone", released on the Produttori Associati label (along with Duello Madre one of the few ventures in rock records by this label) is a marvellous album, full of dreamy atmospheres and complex horn arrangements, with good vocal parts in a Genesis style and is nowadays considered as one of the best Italian prog records of all times. [source: www.italianprog.it]

Limited edition on crystal vinyl.

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Loredana Berte

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Nar International)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie, Reggae & Dancehall

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Glorieta De Los Lotos Half-Black Half-Orange Vinyl Edition

Smash

LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Philips)

It Became Crystal Clear Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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One of the biggest names of the Spanish 70's underground, Smash came from Seville and featured the well-known guitarist Gualberto who also found fame with later solo albums. Of the two longplays released by Smash, "La glorieta de los lotos" is the first of them. It was originally released in 1970 and mixes psychedelia with Andalusian roots. A very rare album, now available again on special vinyl half-black half-orange.

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Blue Sharks

LP | 1972 | EU | Reissue (Redi / Btf)

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Capitol)

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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“It Became Crystal” by Blue Sharks is an exclusive release by Redi Edizioni Musicali, an historical company from Milan that, in addition to curating the digital catalogue of Edizioni Leonardi’s library music and sonorizzazioni, is also re-printing faithful vinyl reproductions of the most prestigious titles from Leonardi’s catalogue. These records were originally released in very limited editions, often as not-for-sale promotional material, and many of the original LP’s are now very rare and collectibles almost impossible to find!

The library music LP re-release series by Redi Edizioni Musicali starts off with a true colossus in the genre. The record was written by maestros Giorgio Zinzi (under the pseudonymous “Ipcress” in the record’s credits) and Carmelo Carucci, who managed to involve composer and songwriter Stelvio Cipriani to collaborate with them in 1972: under the name “Blue Sharks” the trio created a perfect mix of rock, funk and soul, together with elements borrowed from their previous soundtrack works. The Moog synthesizer contributes to making this album unique and captivating from its first to last note. An evergreen classic!

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The Band

Cahoots 50th Anniversary

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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About Time Colored Vinyl Edition

Ping Pong

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Cinedelic)

Intorno Alla Mia Cattiva Educazione Clear Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Limited pressing on colored vinyl! Repressed for the first time in LP, 1971’s ‘About Time’ was the Ping Pong debut album. Founded by Alan Taylor from The Casuals it was one of the first bands in Italy (based in Bologna) to be inspired by the British sound of the period moving between late ‘60 psychedelic rock and the jazzy prog such Jethro Tull, Tonton Macoute, Camel and Caravan. 10 tracks all sung in English delicate and exceptionally well performed with warm precision, enthusiasm and greater energy in which the excellent musicians highlight their abilities: Celso Valli, who will then participate in many other productions of various genres, organ and piano / Mauro Falzoni acoustic and electric guitar, vocals / Paride Sforza - sax and flute (foreshadowing a signature sound from Italy like Osanna, P.F.M., Delirium, Quella Vecchia Locanda and many others) / Alan Taylor on bass and vocals / Vittorio Volpe (previously in I Meteors and later Paolo Conte's steady drummer) on drums (long solo on Funny Wife). This album represents the departure of the golden age of Italian progressive music.

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Alusa Fallax

LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (BTF)

DNA Clear Red Vinyl Edition

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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A five-piece from Milan, Alusa Fallax were formed in 1969 deriving from Gli Adelfi, and released their first single the same year, with a second one not long after. Also in 1969 one of the members (there were two of them with the same name) released a solo single as Guido degli Alusa Fallax (Guardarti negli occhi on West Side).

The band kept playing and released their one and only album in 1974 on Fonit; a great little-known gem, in the best Italian prog tradition, led by keyboards with classical influences, it reminds the best things Banco del Mutuo Soccorso ever made. No less than 13 tracks are listed on the label, but these are connected to form two long suites very well played and sung, and with interesting lyrics.

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Jumbo

Release: 1972 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Psychedelic And Underground Music Yellow Vinyl Edition

The Psycheground Group

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Vinyl Magic)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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About Time Black Vinyl Edition

Ping Pong

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Cinedelic)

LP | 1977 | US | Reissue (Tooth Factory)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Repressed for the first time in LP, 1971’s ‘About Time’ was the Ping Pong debut album. Founded by Alan Taylor from The Casuals it was one of the first bands in Italy (based in Bologna) to be inspired by the British sound of the period moving between late ‘60 psychedelic rock and the jazzy prog such Jethro Tull, Tonton Macoute, Camel and Caravan. 10 tracks all sung in English delicate and exceptionally well performed with warm precision, enthusiasm and greater energy in which the excellent musicians highlight their abilities: Celso Valli, who will then participate in many other productions of various genres, organ and piano / Mauro Falzoni acoustic and electric guitar, vocals / Paride Sforza - sax and flute (foreshadowing a signature sound from Italy like Osanna, P.F.M., Delirium, Quella Vecchia Locanda and many others) / Alan Taylor on bass and vocals / Vittorio Volpe (previously in I Meteors and later Paolo Conte's steady drummer) on drums (long solo on Funny Wife). This album represents the departure of the golden age of Italian progressive music.

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Saitana

Jenakuru

L'aurora Crystal Vinyl Edition

Release: 1977 / US – Reissue

Genre: Organic Grooves, Rock & Indie

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1977’s Jenakuru was self-produced and reveals a slightly darker, somewhat introspective and perhaps more vulnerable side to Saitana. A great admirer of Jimi Hendrix, Satiana often performed solo during this period. “It was really unheard of at the time to perform without a band. He could entertain people like that and a lot of people loved him because he was such a character.” There was also an increasingly Dionysian aspect to Saitana’s routine as a performer - a gradual advance into drunken showmanship akin to Jim Morrison. Taken from the original reels.

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Le Orme

LP | 1970 | Reissue (AMS)

Release: 1970 / Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Percy Record Store Day 2021 Edition

The Kinks

LP | 1971 | Reissue (Sanctuary)

2LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Sommor)

Release: 1971 / Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Record Store Day 2021 Release.

Limited edition, remastered, picture disc vinyl. 1LP 50th anniversary release of the 1971 British comedy film soundtrack album. Performed by THE Kinks with additional orchestral arrangements by Stanley Myers. Their ninth official studio album and last on the PYE label. First re-issue on vinyl for 20 years. Sleeve artwork and textured cover as per the original release. Produced in association with THE Kinks.

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Little Big Horn

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Little Big Horn evolved from Luton-based pop-psych band Wild Silk. As occurred with many British bands from the 60s, they adopted different musical influences as the decade progressed and "underground" was the thing to be, so by the late 60s, Little Big Horn incorporated West Coast, Americana and hard-rock elements to their powerful sound. Their sole album was released only in Germany in 1971 as part of a deal between Shel Talmy Productions and the Bellaphon label (along with other obscure acts like Sunday and Diabolus) and it's an interesting mix of rootsy Americana and heavy rock. Here’s the first ever legit vinyl reissue, expanded to a double LP set with the addition of the killer 45 B-side “Just A Game” and excellent unissued material from the time. Transferred from original master tapes. Gatefold sleeve plus insert with rare photos and detailed liner notes by Alec Palao. Riyl: The Band, Led Zeppelin, Byrds, Badfinger, Grapefruit, Bronco, Plastic Penny, Youngbloods… “A fine example of its era, showcasing seasoned, but not slick, ensemble playing, and it has enough flashes of genuine inspiration to warrant reappraisal.” – Alec Palao

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Sticky Fingers Half Speed Remastered Edition

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Polydor)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Some Girls Half Speed Remastered Edition

LP | 1978 | EU | Reissue (Polydor)

Release: 1978 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1974 | EU | Reissue (Polydor)

Eric Clapton

461 Ocean Boulevard

Release: 1974 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Undercover Half Speed Remastered Edition

LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Polydor)

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Tattoo You Half Speed Remastered Edition

LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Polydor)

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Emotional Rescue Half Speed Remastered Edition

LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Polydor)

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Dirty Work Half Speed Remastered Edition

LP | 1986 | EU | Reissue (Polydor)

Release: 1986 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Black And Blue Half Speed Remastered Edition

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Polydor)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Mercury)

Def Leppard

On Through The Night

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1981 | EU | Reissue (Mercury)

Def Leppard

High 'N' Dry

Release: 1981 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1978 | DE | Reissue (Sony Legacy)

Toto

Release: 1978 / DE – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

I Love Rock N Roll

LP | 1981 | US | Reissue (Sony Legacy)

Release: 1981 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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2LP | 1970 | EU | Reissue (Guerssen)

Julian's Treatment

A Time Before This

Fragments Of Light Blue Vinyl Edition

Release: 1970 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Debut, double album by musician/sci-fi writer Julian Jay Savarin. Originally released on Miki Dallon's Youngblood label in 1970, this is a classic since the early days of record collecting.
Hammond dominated, spacey, psychedelic prog-rock with long tracks, cool female vocals and a cosmic, sci-fi concept vibe.
This reissue features the original gatefold sleeve, master tape sound in 180g vinyl, and detailed liner notes by Andy Morten (Shindig!). Essential to anyone into early UK prog-rock!

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Sensations' Fix

LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Vinyl Magic)

Finest Finger Clear Green Vinyl Edition

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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180g Blue LP /// Listening today to the music produced by Sensations’ Fix, a project founded and directed by Franco Falsini in ‘70s, can’t just leave anyone indifferent. Already in the mid-‘60s, Falsini was full-time involved in musical activities: a tireless traveler and experimenter, an artist with uncommon curiosity and intuition, after having lived for some time in the United States and England, he finally established again in Italy where he gave shape to Sensations’ Fix and signed a contract with Polydor for the release of six records in five years. Often associated with the sound of Tangerine Dream and the so-called German ‘cosmic couriers’, Sensations’ Fix were much more than mere clones of something already existing.

“Sensations’ Fix” is – together with “Portable Madness” and “Fragments of Light” – one of the three titles published in 1974, a collection of short psychedelic compositions, in which glimpses of ‘cosmic’ music can already be noticed; those elements would soon become a trademark in the group’s repertoire. The twelve compositions present here were part of demos that Falsini had sold to the record company, which decided to publish them in the form of a not-for-sale LP, which had “music especially recorded for radio and television” written on the back cover: in practice, sketches of musical ideas had been ‘transformed’ into ‘library music’ and collected in an extremely rare vinyl that sells today for hundreds of euros.

Sensations’ Fix albums are generally difficult to find; almost none of them has been reprinted in over forty years, but thanks to this series of reissues on the VM label it is now possible to rediscover them all.

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Sensations' Fix

LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Vinyl Magic)

LP | 1971 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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First time on vinyl /// 180g Green LP /// Listening today to the music produced by Sensations’ Fix, a project founded and directed by Franco Falsini in ‘70s, can’t just leave anyone indifferent. Already in the mid-‘60s, Falsini was full-time involved in musical activities: a tireless traveler and experimenter, an artist with uncommon curiosity and intuition, after having lived for some time in the United States and England, he finally established again in Italy where he gave shape to Sensations’ Fix and signed a contract with Polydor for the release of six records in five years. Often associated with the sound of Tangerine Dream and the so-called German ‘cosmic couriers’, Sensations’ Fix were much more than mere clones of something already existing.

“Finest Finger” is Sensations’ Fix’s fourth album, originally released in 1976 and never officially reissued on vinyl until today. The making of this record coincided with the line-up addition of a second keyboard player and, even if Franco Falsini remains the only author of all its songs, the album sounds much more homogeneous, fluent, inspired, better produced than the band’s previous ones and is clearly the result of a proper teamwork. For the first time, Falsini also took care of the singing parts in four of the eight tracks, with very good results. This is probably the first album in which, thanks to the experience and means acquired, the sound of Sensations’ Fix takes on more precise and personal shapes.

Sensations’ Fix albums are generally difficult to find; almost none of them has been reprinted in over forty years, but thanks to this series of reissues on the VM label it is now possible to rediscover them all.

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Rory Gallagher

Deuce (Remastered 2011)

Release: 1971 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Calling Card (Remastered 2012)

Rory Gallagher

LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1974 | US | Reissue (Sony Legacy)

Santana

Greatest Hits

Release: 1974 / US – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1980 | EU | Reissue (Capitol)

Paul McCartney

McCartney II

Release: 1980 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1976 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Frank Zappa

Zoot Allures

Release: 1976 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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LP | 1983 | EU | Reissue (Capitol)

Billy Idol

Rebel Yell

Release: 1983 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers

Full Moon Fever

LP | 1989 | EU | Reissue (Geffen)

LP | 1977 | EU | Reissue (Universal)

Release: 1989 / EU – Reissue

Genre: Rock & Indie

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“Full Moon Fever” is the debut solo studio album by Tom Petty, released April 1989 by. It features contributions from members of his backing band the Heartbreakers, notably Mike Campbell, along with Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison (who died prior to its release), and George Harrison of the Traveling Wilburys.The record shows Petty exploring his musical roots with nods to his influences.The songwriting is mainly collaborations between Petty and Lynne, who was also a producer on the album. The album became a commercial and critical success peaking at No. 3 on the U.S. Billboard 200 and being certified 5× platinum in the United States and 6× platinum in Canada.

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Iggy Pop

The Idiot