PFM - PREMIATA FORNERIA MARCONI World Became The World GIMMIX 1974 UK PROG NM
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Description
Artist: Premiata Forneria Marconi
Title: The World Became The World
Details: - Original 1st UK Issue of this Italian/UK Prog rock rarity on ELP`s Manticore label in Die-Cut - Gimmix sleeve, a classic design (Lets face it they are never going to make these sort of sleeves again!), musically clearly influenced by the likes of Genesis, Moody Blues and King Crimson (Pete Sinfield wrote the English Lyrics) on Mint- condition vinyl this is not one to be missed - Run out/Matrix side 1 K53502 A5/ side 2 K53502 B5
The original LP sleeve had a cut out centre, which allowed a reversible display of opposing images (before and after the bomb) on either side of the inner sleeve to show through.
Label: Manticore
Catalogue No: K 53502
Year: 1974
Country: UK
Vinyl: (M-) Top Copy, even under bright Halogen Spotlights can only see light paper scuffs Sleeve: (EX+) Classic Die Cut - Gimmix `Shorewood Packaging Co Ltd, London` Sleeve, decent spine, some light edge wear, amazingly the delicate perforations around the die cut hole are in very nice condition, there is some glue residue on the front top left from a sticker removal Inserts: NM, strong card insert in top condition contains lyrics and inside pictureLabels: Clean labels - no visible spindle lines
"Just look away" has echoes of King Crimson's "I talk to the wind". It is a beautifully soft track, with atmospheric Pete Sinfield lyrics, and a haunting flute solo to finish. "The world become the world" starts with a segue continuing the soft atmosphere of the previous track, before exploding into a loud keyboards drenched chorus. Once again, there are echoes of King Crimson's "Court of the Crimson King" album, "Epitaph" in particular. The soaring synthesisers after the refrain of the song title are wonderful, and at the time of the album's release were quite unique. Side two`s "Four holes in the ground" has an infectious theme, while "Is my face on straight" ends with a chant of simple rhyming phrases. The final track, "Have your cake and beat it" is a jazz influenced instrumental piece. A very good album by a band who peaked here, their subsequent output offering nothing coming close the standout tracks on this album.
Post/Packing: UK - £5.50, Europe - £7.50, World £9.50
I use professionally made packers with card stiffeners & record removed from album cover
Gradings: I use the standard UK gradings as set out in Record Collector Magazine below:
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing.
VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
Near Mint, EX+, VG+ etc are acceptable additions to help `fine tune` descriptions for the buyer
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