Curved Air Air Conditioning UK 1970 K56004 A2 B1 Signed EX Vinyl LP
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Curved Air Air Conditioning UK 1970 K56004 A2 B1 Signed EX Vinyl LP
🎶 Album Title: Air Conditioning
📅 Release Year: 1970
📀 Label: Warner Bros. Records (K 56004)
📀 Format: Vinyl LP, Stereo, First UK Pressing
🌏 Country: United Kingdom
🎵 Genre: Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock
A superb original UK pressing of Curved Air’s debut album Air Conditioning, featuring the iconic circular psychedelic sleeve artwork. This example is particularly desirable as it is a signed copy, adding unique collector appeal. The vinyl presents beautifully with a glossy finish and plays with minimal surface noise, making it both a display piece and a strong audio copy.
Matrix numbers:
Side A: K 56004 A2
Side B: K 56004 B1
These early matrix numbers confirm a first UK pressing from 1970 on the Warner Bros. green label.
Condition Details:
Sleeve: Very Good Plus (VG+) with light edge wear and some creasing visible. Handwritten signature on the front adds collectible value.
Record: Excellent (EX) glossy vinyl with no visible marks or scratches. Plays clean with almost no surface noise.
Tracklist:
Side One
1. It Happened Today
2. Stretch
3. Screw
4. Blind Man
5. Vivaldi
Side Two
1. Hide And Seek
2. Propositions
3. Rob One
4. Situations
5. Vivaldi With Cannons
Curved Air were pioneers of the UK progressive rock movement, blending classical influences with psychedelic and experimental rock. Fronted by Sonja Kristina’s distinctive vocals and driven by Darryl Way’s electric violin, the band stood apart from their contemporaries with a unique fusion of rock and baroque-inspired arrangements. Air Conditioning remains their most celebrated release, particularly noted for its adventurous sound and striking visual presentation.
Record label
Warner Bros. Records was one of the most influential labels of the late 1960s and 1970s, known for signing innovative and genre-defining artists. UK pressings from this era, especially early matrix variants like A2/B1, are highly regarded for their sound quality and collectability. The label’s association with progressive and experimental acts helped shape the evolution of rock music during this period.
This is a highly collectible first UK pressing with the added rarity of a signature, ideal for progressive rock collectors and vinyl enthusiasts seeking an early pressing with strong playback quality.
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