NAZARETH - PEGASUS 1ST UK PRESS EX++ VINYL "PORKY PECKO" PROG Uriah Heep
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NAZARETH -
S/T
PEGASUS
PEG 10
1st Press UK
1970 Ultra Heavy vinyl
"PORKY" and "PECKO" etched into the run out grooves.
Condition Record/Sleeve: EX++/VG+
Extra info: KILLER Scotttish PROG !! Fantastic 1st Nazareth album from 1971 !! Nazareth albums are a hard find , don't miss out this opportunity !!
This 1971 self-titled debut may stun fans who are accustomed to the hard-driving rock and gritty power ballads that characterize Nazareth's more popular work. Nazareth is a diverse collection of songs that points the way towards the pop leanings that would dominate the group's later output. Although it lacks the consistency of later albums like Hair of the Dog and Expect No Mercy, fans of 1970s rock will find plenty to enjoy on this surprisingly adventurous disc. The overall sound is softer than the hard rock the group is best known for, but that doesn't mean the album isn't lacking in good old-fashioned rock & roll. "Witchdoctor Woman" is a moody rocker built on a slow, spooky fuzz guitar riff, and the group's sinister cover of "Morning Dew" transforms this folk classic into a hard rock epic that provides a powerful showcase for Manny Charlton's powerful but imaginative guitar work. A lot of time is also devoted to country-styled ballads like "I Had a Dream" and "Country Girl," which set dreamy melodies against a gentle backdrop of keyboards and steel guitar. The most surprising thing about Nazareth is the experimental, effects-laden approach used to bring the songs to life; the best example is the use of a voice box guitar for the much of the vocal on "Fat Man," which enhances the loneliness of the lyrics. There are also touches of orchestration, the most interesting use appearing on "Red Light Lady," a song that starts off as a steamy, guitar-heavy rocker but transforms midway through into a stately ballad driven by a powerful string arrangement. All in all, Nazareth tries out too many different styles to ever cohere, but it does effectively show off the chops and songwriting skills of this oft-underrated band. It is a necessary listen for the group's fans and may even win over '70s rock fans who wouldn't normally go for the Nazareth sound.
Remember that this LP sold very few copies upon its release as Nazareth were just another obscure prog rock band at the time, it wasn't until 1973 after Nazareth supported Deep Purple on tour that they began to get critical recognition and started selling records in any large quantities.
Sleeve: VG+. A nice sleeve with light edge wear and a repaired seam split (hardly visible). There is no writing or creasing. This sleeve being matt it is in far better condition than average.
Vinyl: EX++ to NM. Both surfaces retain their original deep, glossy sheen. This is the original pressing which is a very heavy vinyl. This has barely been played as there is no evidence of play at all. There are not any hairlines and the labels have no spindle traces at all. This is probably the best vinyl you can find for this album and as most of you know this is by no means an easy album to find in any condition.
Outstanding audio delivery in all respects with a crystal clear, deep, rich, warm and detailed sound and on playback at a loud volume (which is how I always listen to my LPs prior to listing and it's always an immense pleasure to return to this one) there is barely any surface noise. This is a beautifully clean pressing (and I must emphasise again how difficult it is to find a copy which plays this well). The whole LP sounds absolutely stunning and plays to an extremely high standard with superb clarity, no groove-wear and no distortion and is very strictly graded a strong EX++ for audio - great copy!! Of course, NO skips, NO jumps, NO ticks.
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***This is a unique prime investment opportunity!!! Finding this classic album in any condition at all is nearly impossible!!! This is a great and seriously collectable super album!! You will buy into a piece of superb prog history.***
This is a unique investment opportunity!!! The next psych album to go completely through the roof. Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible so late in the day. Get this while you still can. This value of the album is only going to go one way ... up and up ... until it will be totally unavailable at all for a reasonable price.
This an excellent investment opportunity!!! Any questions please ask me and I will try to answer soon.
This is a unique investment opportunity!!! The next prog album to go completely through the roof. Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible so late in the day. Get this while you still can. This value of the album is only going to go one way ... up and up ... until it will be totally unavailable at all for a reasonable price.
Important : International postage will be registered and insured if over GBP 20.00. Please wait for my invoice before paying. Postage will be according to Royal Mail rates. Postage is NOT a money spinning exercise for me.
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This an excellent investment opportunity!!! Any questions please ask me and I will try to answer soon.
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