MINTY CLEAN UK ISLAND 1ST LP "RENAISSANCE" EARLY UK PROG + KEITH RELF YARDBIRDS
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BRITISH PROG-PSYCH CLASSIC ..|/\|...............................................|/\|..
" Renaissance"
..|/\|...............................................|/\|.. UK - (pink rimmed)ISLAND RECORDS - ILPS 9144
MINT CLEAN VINYL!
SCARCE long long gone early '70's pink-rimmed Island Records collectible in gatefold sleeve... Far and away superior to the USA issue... this was one of the earliest of bands experimenting with progressive rock which became such the rage in the early '70s.
40+ year old pressing in custom psychedelic gatefold cover..was issued with a different (single) cover in the USA...
And here...the pioneering Psych Progressive albums from the U.K. fronted by the ex-Yardbirds vocalist Keith Relf who formed the band with a vision in mind....the sounds within are very advanced for 1968...
Following the break-up of The Yardbirds in early 1968 drummer Jim McCarty and guitarist/vocalist Keith Relf formed Together, an acoustic based group. This short lived then became Renaissance in early 1969 with the addition of John Hawken (keyboard), Louis Cennamo (bass) and Jane Relf (vocal). Musically, this debut album has significant contribution in laying strong foundation of progressive rock music altogether with King Crimson, ELP, Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd. Renaissance has its own identity than the others. This debut album sets an important milestone for Renaissance music direction in the future. Jane Relf's vocals are not really always in the foreground: other musicians also sing on this album. The lead & backing vocals are interesting though. This record is definitely keyboard oriented: when there is piano or harpsichord passages the album sounds quite classical baroque. On the first side, it is a bit strange to hear an outstanding first baroque part, followed by a rhythmic piano rock ballad containing harmonica a la Zappa, and finally finished with a minimalist psychedelic passage. For sure, the album, like their next one, has some psychedelic influences. The best moment is definitely the progressive part on Innocence: very structured and delightful! For 1969, this record is really avant-garde and ahead of its time!
Kings and Queens / McCarty, Relf 10:56
Innocence McCarty / Relf 7:07
Island McCarty / Relf 5:58
Wanderer McCarty 4:02
Bullet McCarty / Relf 11:21
The Sea / 03:05
CONDITION: The cover: rated: VG++ with only light shelf wear beginning and contained... altogether, very stiff and sound with fresh colors, there are no delete marks, no bends, no writing and no split seams
The vinyl:Clean and glossy over both sides, rated M- TOP COPY very enjoyable CLEAN audio, NO distracting surface problems ... both UK Island labels are clean
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people... EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING All imperfections are noted both cover & record NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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