COLOSSEUM DAUGHTER UK PRESS 1ST #1#1 MATRIX VERTIGO MiNt AuDiO ArChIve PROG ROCK

	£		126
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COLOSSEUM ''Daughter Of Time'' UK PRESSING! (PROG PSYSH ALBUM) 1970 !

Vertigo Swirl Labels (Rarer Variation With White Vertigo Label Both Sides!

Earliest 1st  #1#1 Matrix Endings!

Near Mint Stunning Crystal Clear Audio!

Near Mint Vinyl Barely ever Played!

1st Issue Gold Gatefold Cover In Superb Condition!

Complete With The Rarer Reverse Vertigo Swirl Poly Lined Record Sleeve!

Another from my personal collection. Purchased from new in 1970 initially only ever played a few times.  This features later, rarer swirl labels variation, look Features the Earliest #1#1 matrix endings, Earliest for the best audio quality on vinyl, very rare to find like this! The overall condition is superb.  Complete with the original and rarer reversed swirl record sleeve.  This psych prog rock album is highly collectable and sought after like this. I played this album again prior to listing on a top system at very loud volume, It plays almost like new absolutely stunning separation cristal clear and very vibrant throughout!

Hear The Complete album in the player below (Actual recording from the vinyl)

Colosseum is a British progressive rock band formed in 1968 by drummer Jon Hiseman, tenor sax player Dick Heckstall-Smith and bass player Tony Reeves, who had previously worked together in John Mayall's Bluesbreakers.

Dave Greenslade, on (organ), was immediately recruited, and the line-up was completed by Jim Roche on (guitar). Roche only recorded one track before being replaced by James Litherland, (guitar and vocals)

Colosseum made their live debut in Newcastle and were promptly recorded by influential BBC Radio One DJ John Peel for his Top Gear Radio program. This appearance gained them valuable exposure and critical acclaim.

Colosseum's first album, Those Who Are About To Die Salute You, was released by the Fontana label in 1969. Colosseum's second album, also in 1969, was Valentyne Suite, notable as the first release from Vertigo Records, the first label to sign heavy metal pioneers Black Sabbath. Vertigo Records was a branch of Philips, established to sign and develop artists that did not fit the main Philips Records brand.

Dave "Clem" Clempson replaced James Litherland for the third album, The Grass Is Greener, released in 1970 and only in the United States. Mark Clarke then replaced Tony Reeves on bass, and Hiseman recruited vocalist Chris Farlowe to enable Clempson to concentrate on guitar. This is considered to be the definitive Colosseum line-up, which recorded the 1970 album Daughter of Time!

After the band split, Jon Hiseman formed Tempest with bassist Mark Clarke; Dave Greenslade formed Greenslade with Tony Reeves; Clem Clempson joined Humble Pie; Chris Farlowe joined Atomic Rooster; and Dick Heckstall-Smith embarked on a solo career.

Hiseman reformed the group as Colosseum II in 1975, with a stronger orientation towards jazz-fusion rock and a new lineup, featuring guitarist Gary Moore, and Don Airey on keyboards. Colosseum II released four albums before disbanding in 1978.

In March 1971, the band recorded its concerts at the Big Apple in Brighton and at Manchester University. Hiseman was impressed with the atmosphere at the Manchester show, and the band returned five days later for a free concert that was also recorded.

The recordings were released as a live double album in 1971, Colosseum Live, shortly before the original band broke up!

Daughter of Time is the fourth album by Colosseum, released in 1970!

Tracks

1. "Three Score and Ten, Amen" (Clempson/Greenslade/Hiseman) – 5:38
2. "The Time Lament" (Greenslade) – 6:13
3. "Take Me Back to Doomsday" (Clempson/Greenslade/Hiseman) – 4:25
4. "The Daughter of Time" (Dennan/Greenslade/Heckstall-Smith) – 3:33
5. "Theme for an Imaginary Western" (Brown/Bruce) – 4:07
6. "Bring Out Your Dead" (Clempson/Hiseman) – 4:20
7. "Downhill and Shadows" (Clempson/Hiseman/Reeves) – 6:13
8. "The Time Machine" (Hiseman) – 8:11 (live)

The matrix and mother stampers.

side A. ''6360047'' ''1Y#1 ''(Earliest Possible Highly Collectable)

side B. ''6360047'' ''2Y#1'' (Earliest Possible Highly Collectable)

The labels

The original labels are awesome condition features the white label swirl on side a. and on side b. (Rarest Label Variation to find in my opinion)! All rights.... are featured around the label rim(only early press)! Barely a handful of spider traces can be seen in strong light and (NO) spindle ware  which indicates that this has and looks barely ever played! very (very) rare for an album that is 45 years old!

The vinyl

The vinyl is absolutely superbe on initial visual inspection this looks absolutely awesome I FIND IT HARD TO SEE A BLEMISH AT ALL! and still retains its sheen from new! The vinyl is free of any warping and lays perfectly flat on the turntable! Lovely looking clean vinyl!

The Audio Quality

 (please note this vinyl has barely ever been played no more than a handful of times in my opinion, and certainly (not) been over played at all !,, nor are there any signs of grooveware or distortion! I have played this through track for track and the audio quality is superb crystal clear and extremely vibrant!! THIS WILL BE HARD TO FIND BETTER!  (no)scratches when held in very strong light at least (no) needle scratches noticed, at least (none) that caused any loud constant clicks or pops that would have an adverse effect on the audio at all that I heard!
I have played this track through a couple of times and i never heard any problems. The audio on this pressing in my opinion is as good as it gets for a very early  pressing! Even in between tracks there is extremely minimal noise!  This almost plays as new in my opinion! Absolutely stunning separation throughout! TOP TOP AUDIO!!(NO) LOUD ANNOYING CONSTANT CLICKS OR POPS AND CERTAINLY (NO) SKIPS OR JUMPS! I would class myself as highly critical and this is a truly exceptional sounding vinyl and the 1st by this awesome band ''COLOSEUM''! Please check my completed listings of records that i have sold of this calaber and you will see that i normally get it right!

Hear for yourself, The Complete album in the player above (Actual recording from the vinyl)

Audio Graded at Near Mint!

The cover

This is the original 1ST PRESS BRONZE gatefold (non) laminated cover VERY HARD TO FIND IN THIS AWESOME CONDITION!  this cover is superbe with only very (very) light rubbing to mention, some at the spine and edges which can only be seen if looked for in  my opinion! Any creases can only be spotted if you really are looking for them (very) minimal storage ware rubbing at the rear to mention, Ringware is very slightly noticed at the rear worth to mention. Superbe condition of this early issue cover which is nearly 45 years old! I would grade the cover at least excellent if not better in my opinion

The record sleeve

This is the original rarer reversed Vertigo swirl polythene lined record sleeve patented and made in england. with (no) splits and or tares! very light general creases light staining with age only!(please note this is stored separately from the vinyl! (please look at the photos) I have taken photos of both sides of the original sleeve so that all aspects can be clearly seen!

HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLE WRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality as i hear it. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 1000 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

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