JULIAN'S TREATMENT - A TIME BEFORE THIS LP 1970 AKARMA RE 2002 Italy EX GF PROG

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1970 IN-DEMAND ~ ORIGINAL PROGRESSIVE ROCK CLASSIC!     

JULIAN'S TREATMENT 

   "A Time Before This" 1970 

RE Italian Press - Akarma Records : AK 192 

Housed in Original Laminated Gatefold Cover  

 SOUNDS FANTASTIC WITH REAL NICE FIDELITY & WARM ANALOG SOUND !!! 

       Timeless Good !!!

Essential Psychedelic Rock Album ...  A MUST FOR ALL FANS !

THE PHOTO IS OF THE ACTUAL ITEM

       Label:

RE Italian Press - Akarma Records : AK 192  

        Vinyl:

EXCELLENT (EX) - Both sides of the record are glossy, has retained its original high sheen having just a few light superficial marking/scuffing visible when viewed at an angle under bright light, which not effect the playback at all. The record plays EX or better  throughout, some light ticks can be heard on the last track of Side 2 probably due to minor mark.                                                        

       Cover:

EXCELLENT (EX)  - A Laminated Gatefold Cover solid and stiff having no signs of wear except small ding at upper left corner. No major d efects, sharp & solid, no seams splits, no unwanted writings  (see picture).           
                 LP STORED IN A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE
The album is strictly graded and is guaranteed to your satisfaction. Any questions, feel free to ask.


Track Listing

Side 1
1. First Chapter: First Prophecy 'First Oracle' (1:30)
2. Second Chapter: 'The Coming Of The Mule' (3:53)
3. Third Chapter: 'Phantom City' (5:18)
4. Fourth Chapter: 'The Black Tower' (5:01)
5. Fifth Chapter: 'Alda, Dark Lady Of The Outer Worlds' (3:52)
6. Sixth Chapter: 'Altarra, Princess Of The Blue Women' (4:14)

Side 2
7. Seventh Chapter: Second Prophecy 'Second Oracle' (1:39)
8. Eight Chapter: Part One: 'Twin Suns Of Centauri' (2:59)
9. Eight Chapter: Part Two: 'Alkon, Planet Of Centauri' (2:59)
10. Ninth Chapter: 'The Terran' (4:00)
11. Tenth Chapter: 'Fourth From The Sun' (2:48)
12. Eleventh Chapter: 'Strange Things' (4:58)
13. Twelfth Chapter: Epilogue 'A Time Before This' (8:54)
Total Time 52:05
Line-up / Musicians
Line-up / Musicians

- Cathy Pruden / vocals
- Del Watkins / guitar, flute
- Julian Jay Savarin / organ, composer
- John Dover / bass
- Jack Drummond / drums
Julian's Treatment biography
The brainchild of this musical project was Julian SAVARIN who was born in Dominica and moved to Britian in the early Sixties. He was impressed by the London music scene and decided to form his own band to start his ideas about a SF trilogy he was working on. He started rehearsing with John Dover (bass), Del Watkins (guitar), Jack Drummond (drums) and Cathy Pruden (vocals). In june '70 the label Youngblood released their first album "A Time Before This". But due to problems of management, promotion and money JULIAN'S TREATMENT had to demise. Julian returned to writing, concentrating on the second part of his trilogy he had in mind. Two years later Julian was approached by Birth records to make a new album. Only bass player John Dover came from the old line-up, other musicians of JULIAN'S new band were Nigel Jenkins (guitar), Roger Odell (drums) and Jo Meek (vocals). In '73 the second album "Waiters On The Dance" came out, credited by Julian J. SAVARIN. Again, there was a total lack of promotion and exposure. Nowadays these two albums are very healthy priced collector items. But we don't have to worry about what happened to JULIAN, he has became a famous writer. First in Japan and later worldwide he succesfully published lots of novels (for instance: Waterhole, The Quiraing List, Naja and Hammerhead).

The best way to get an impression of this highly acclaimed "cultband" is the "See For Miles" re-release CD "A time before this..plus" ('90). It contains 18 tracks, spanning the period 1970-1973. The music is build upon the expressive and powerful vocals of Cathy Pruden and the compelling keyboards of Julian (lots of organ and some Mellotron). Some songs feature fine electric guitarwork. Imagine a psychedelic/gothic EARTH & FIRE but at first this is very unique music and it deserves a wider audience.
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RECORD GRADING

I use a very conservative process when grading my eBay items.

MINT

Sealed album...!!!

NEAR MINT

Like new. The vinyl retains its original gloss, and the jacket is clean with no wear nor marks on the label.

          EX              EXCELLENT

May have a few scuffs or very light scratches which do not affect its playability. May have some minor rubs on the label or spindle. May have some writing on the label which will be noted. May have some slight wear on the jacket but no splits! This is the desirable grade for most collectors.

VG+
VERY GOOD+

The vinyl and cover has light general wear including scratches (may be audible), small splits on the jacket, and some label wear (including writing).

VG
VERY GOOD

General wear both on vinyl and jacket, audible scratches, split jacket (including ringwear) and label wear.

POOR/DAMAGED

Non-playable!!! Sold for the jacket only, or sold as a "rare" filler copy.

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