Khan – Space Shanty, prog rock, gatefold, Brain 1019, M-/VG++, 1973, Germany
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Original copy of Space Shanty from Khan, a cornerstone title of the Canterbury scene featuring Steve Hillage. Clean, well‑kept copy with top‑tier playback.
If you’re exploring deeper psychedelic or progressive rock and want something that feels fresh even though it’s from 1972, Space Shanty is one of those albums that hits instantly. It’s part of the Canterbury scene — a branch of prog that’s warm, melodic, and adventurous without being overblown. Think fluid guitar lines, trippy keyboards, and songs that build and shift in ways that feel ahead of their time.
This record has become a favorite among younger collectors because it bridges the gap between psych, prog, and jam‑friendly musicianship. It’s the kind of album you put on expecting “old prog” and end up thinking, why didn’t anyone tell me about this sooner? If you’re into modern psych‑rock, mathy indie, or anything with a bit of cosmic swirl, this is a perfect gateway into one of the most creative corners of early ’70s rock.
Track listings and information:
A1 Space Shanty (Incl. The Cobalt Sequence And March Of The Sine Squadrons) 9:00 A2 Stranded (Incl. Effervescent Psycho Novelty No. 5) 5:45 A3 Mixed Up Man Of The Mountains 9:23 B1 Driving To Amsterdam 9:23 B2 Stargazers 5:34 B3 Hollow Stone (Including Escape Of The Space Pilots) 8:18
Made By – Metronome Records GmbH Lacquer Cut At – Tonstudio Pfanz Pressed By – Phonodisc GmbH
Bass, Vocals – Nick Greenwood Design [Sleeve] – David Anstey Drums – Eric Peachey Engineer – George Chkiantz, Pete Booth Engineer [Remix] – Dave Grinsted Engineer, Engineer [Remix] – Derek Varnals Guitar, Vocals – Steve Hillage Organ, Piano, Marimba, Celesta [Skyceleste] – Dave Stewart Producer – Neil Slaven Written-By – Greenwood* (tracks: A3), Hillage*
Green labels with 'Metronome' wording across.
Matrix / Runout (Side 1): st-1019-A (0664. 198 S1) PF Matrix / Runout (Side 2): st-1019-B 0664. 198 S2 PF Rights Society: gema
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