Freedom's children astra ORIGINAL LP PSYCH PROG ROCK LP

$

921

How often do you see this gem being offered? The ORIGINAL South African pressing from 1970. Unique in this condition. The laminated gatefold sleeve is in excellent condition. The only problem (like all South African pressings) is that the lamination is pulling the sleeve and letting loose partially. Nothing seriously really, see picture for details. The solution is to cut the lamination near the seams, but I didn't do it here because I wanted to offer the album in it's original shape.
The record is in NEAR MINT condition. Incredible for a South African record that is 35 years old.

The album provided the magic of a classic rock album. There were dramatic climaxes, socio-philosophical lyrics, hard, pulsating rhythms, blistering lead guitar solos, sense-riveting sound-effects and soaring vocals.
Here are a few reviews:
South Africa's "Heavies": Take a listen to 'Astra', the tremendous Freedom's Children LP. The words and music were penned by Freedom poet and former bass guitarist, tall, long-haired Ramsay Mackay. Their sound - it's called "astrological rock" - is unique. It is really a pamphlet of our times. A colourful picture painted with sounds.
-- Peter Feldman, November 1970 (extract from an article in Impact magazine titled 'South Africa's "Heavies"')
USA For Africa: All of 'Astra' is a pleasure to listen to. Some songs are literally exciting, breathtaking, and so great that they reduce me to swear words for praise, like an inarticulate teenager praising his current heavy metal fave.
The wall of sound is thick and palpable, a solid force. The music is creative and inspiring of strong emotion -- and trippy at the same time. Now I'm more of a fan than ever of Julian Laxton's guitar work and Colin Pratley's drum playing. Brian Davidson's singing is manly, confident, and self-assured. Now that I've discovered Ramsay MacKay, I think it a shame more of his work is not in print.
This is clearly a superior album, and my thanks go to all involved, including Dave Marks, for making it possible for me to own it. What? Some of you all don't own this album?
-- Kurt Shoemaker, Texas, USA, 11 May 2000
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