1974 "DAWN" RARE Orig GRAVY TRAIN STAIRCASE THE DAY = ATMOSPHERIC PROG PSYCH
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ORIGINAL 1974 FIRST PRESS
1974 ORIGINAL PROGRESSIVE ON "DAWN Records"
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GRAVY TRAIN
" Staircase To The Day "
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UK - DAWN RECORDS - DNLH 1
SCARCE COLLECTION COPY - very first 1974 U.K. pressing, only released in England, South Africa & Japan...
Original 1974 BRITISH first printing as issued on DAWN Records ...in lovely designed Roger Dean designed gatefold cover...
Considered the peak works from GRAVY TRAIN, a British progressive band who released some fine collectible albums -- perhaps none to the quality of STAIRCASE TO THE DAY...
It's very true that Gravy Train were never considered as a 'top shelf' progressive act, but they have given us some memorable albums - with 'Staircase To The Day' we have a stunning Roger Dean gatefold sleeve to enhance the listening experience. Norman Barratt has a rather distinct quality to his voice, and he is often very passionate in his delivery, this makes his vox quite an acquired taste).
Opening with the dynamic track 'Starbright Starlight', it suggests that the listener may have a winning hand with this album. Pete Solley's synth/keyboard work being a treat, and the tune itself quite memorable. 'Bring My Life on Back To Me' is a rather standard tune, but Norman sings in a very emotionally distraught fashion, you almost feel his anguish and disappointment, his pain.... 'Never Wanted You' is an excellent tune featuring some odd meters and mellotron (always exciting prog embellishments) and finishing the first side is the beautiful title song - 7 and a half minutes of progressive bliss, with Mary Zinovieff on synthesizer.
'Going For A Quick One' starts off with a decent riff leading into one hard-rockin' tune with more of Solley's synth work - the backing vocals by the 'Gospel Ayres' gives it a commercial touch though. 'The Last Day' is a light tune with some nice flute playing, flowing nicely into 'Evening of my Life' is a pretty, piano driven ballad and closing track 'Busted In Schenectady' is quite an epic 8+ minute gem, full of heavy riffing, exceptional guitar playing, and even some shimmering electric violin.
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Starbright Starlight (4:28)
Bring My Life On Back To Me (5:48)
Never Wanted You (4:04)
Staircase To The Day (7:31)
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Going For A Quick One (5:16)
The Last Day (5:36)
Evening Of My Life (2:59)
Busted In Schenectady (8:11)
CONDITION: The cover: rated: near "EX" (excellent) actually appears visually great, very little past handling detected ... lavishly designed Roger Dean artwork ... all highly collectible after 44 years. There are...no split seams, no writing, no bends, no delete marks ... getting harder to find by the day ...
The vinyl: Rated: VG++ both sides are full of bright shine - visually has a few light scuff lines upon testing here plays with excellent enjoyable audio... the UK Dawn labels are both 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
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