ODIN 1972 SWIRL VERTIGO Hard Psych Prog HAMMOND/ GUITAR Krautrock D PURPLE
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384
$ 384
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Nov 6, 2022
Sold Date
Nov 1, 2022
Start Date
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USA
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- MEGA RARE & SOUGHT !
1972 ORIGINAL FIRST PRESS - SWIRL VERTIGO
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- Germany - SWIRL VERTIGO - 6360 608
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This is a terrific LOST British underground psych rarity ~
One of the RAREST SWIRL VERTIGO Originals!
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- MEGA RARE 1972 Original SWIRL VERTIGO German-only pressing of a highly collectible (investment collectible) by "Odin"
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- key note: pressed only ONCE by the prestigious VERTIGO swirl label, well 50 years beyond ... remains one of the most difficult
Vertigo (swirl) original pressings ...
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- w/ rising value (of course, as history will show
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Prominent psych and blues underground- heavy prog-rock band sprinkled with complex chord structures & time changes. The lineup consisted of a German, Dutchman and a couple of Englishmen transplanted to Germany in the late sixties. An early formation was known Honest Truth and made their modest reputation through heated live shows for the most part.
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ODIN came to be after a breakup of Honest Truth in the wake of the actual-death of their keyboardist combined with theft of their equipment.
Thee ODIN lineup included a new keyboardist named Jeff Beer, the only German member, who was also a gifted converted guitarist.
- ODIN also concentrated on live shows, and secured a contract with Vertigo in 1972. Their self-titled and only studio release followed shortly thereafter. While the group had worked on a follow-up and had recorded tracks in a radio studio that would be released a quarter-century later, their fortunes in 1973 were rather bleak and by early 1974 the band sadly called it quits after less than three years together.
LP highlights include: “Gemini” 1970 Hammond organ-driven heavy rock song with wailing lead guitar and ambitious drumbeat.
“Clown”, another psych guitar/Hammond organ hard-rocker, battles into the pleasing zones for 1971 rarities ...
- The "FAN MAN" weighs in further, advising, IF vinyl collectors love the sound of the Hammond organ, this album is a total must, often Jeff Beer played his organ with fuzz-tone, not unlike DEEP PURPLE's Jon Lord, or Peter Robinson's work with QUATERMASS
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In fact ODIN so much re-creates a QUATERMASS song as well !
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ODIN starts off with "Life Is Only", a totally killer piece stuffed with cool guitar and Hammond-organ solos.
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"Tribute to Frank" is a short jazzy instrumental that brings to mind some of ZAPPA's genius instrumental works, so unsurprisingly the tribute would be to Frank ZAPPA.
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"Turnpike Lane" features a lot of wordless vocals, and at times almost reminding of certain Italian highly sought prog bands. Though the guitar and organ solos are more typical of '72 circa British bands.
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Then there's the cover of QUATERMASS' "Gemini".
If you know the original "Gemini", you'll find they pretty much stick to the original, with exception they added on majestic guitar lines (since of course ODIN featured a guitarist and QUATERMASS didn't), and with an extended guitar solo the original didn't have.
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The "Clown" goes back to the heavy style Krautrock high-points, one of the more centerpieces for this talented, yet totally obscure, most-sought Swirl Vertigo releases. - ..............................................................................
- The ODIN album, if you can find a copy, try to get it!
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The heavy Hammond organ/guitar format of the music makes it obvious existing in the early '70s, and as long as the music is great,
as demonstrates, collectors are on the quest!
Truly an amazing and forgotten gem consisting of British/German prog.
If you like early 1971 guitar/organ- driven heavy prog/psych,
this album is a total must!
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Life Is Only (10:55)
Tribute To Frank (1:58)
Turnpike Lane (3:43)
Be The Man You Are (2:45)
Gemini (8:54)
Eucalyptus (2:51)
Clown (8:35)
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CONDITION: - The cover: rated: M- 50+ year old TOP preserved copy,
- think twice (!)
Hard to find an original in ANY condition,
This one is TOP LEVEL (!) There are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing
- The vinyl: TOP, M- shiny smooth, playing clean all the way ! The 1972 original SWIRL - VERTIGO labels are totally CLEAN
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTHER ITEMS (((similar grooves for "head" people...)))
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GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks, plays clean
M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, plays clean
EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, enjoyable
VG+ a bit more scuff or marks 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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