AARDVARK First and Only LP / Pressing

$

204

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Artist(s) : AARDVARK

Title : Aardvark

Label / Catalogue # : Deram Nova SDN 17

Year of Release : 1970

Country of Origin : UK

Item / Description :

33 RPM 12" Vinyl Album

Record Condition

Comments : All my records are graded conservatively after international acclaimed GOLDMINE standard. All records are graded visually, not play-tested, except where noted. I NEVER grade a record MINT unless it's in a STILL SEALED cover.

Mint : M = See above; only if it's in a STILL SEALED cover.

Near Mint : NM = Looks unplayed and labels show NO signs of use.

Excellent : EX = Looks unplayed but labels show a few spindle marks.

Very Good : VG = Looks great but shows some minor signs of use, like paper scuffs.

Good  : G = Looks like it has seen better days and shows some heavy wear.

Fair : F = Looks f..... up and is offered only if impossible to find in better condition.

This Record :

Side A : NM

Side B : NM

Details / Extras : Record looks unplayed and shows no signs of use.

Cover / Label Condition : 

Comments : All my covers, labels and inners are graded conservatively after international acclaimed GOLDMINE standard. I ALWAYS grade them half a note WORSE than they actually are. I've had too many problems with MOON GRADINGS as a BUYER in my years of collecting.

Cover

Gatefold :

Laminated :

High Gloss :

Condition :

Front : M - 

Back : VG +

Details : Very delicate cover shows some very minor signs of wear on corners, seams and opening, plus some discoloration on the white back.

Extras :

Inner Sleeve :

Company Inner Sleeve : Comes with the original Decca Stereo inner.

Insert / Inlay :

Poster :

Other :

Labels

Side A : VG  

Side B : VG

Details : Although the labels show no spindle marks, I don't give them an M because of some very sloppy pressing.

Bio / Comments : A prog act without a guitar player? That's exactly what this early 70's British foursome is. Originally, they became known mainly because Paul Kossof and Simon Kirke played in the band before leaving to form legendary band FREE. From then on, AARDVARK were mostly a studio act and by the time they recorded their only album, the line-up consisted of Stan Aldous (bass), Frank Clark (drums), Steve Milliner (keyboards, recorder, vibraphone) and Dave Skillin (vocals). Comparisons are not easy but one could probably say their music has the power of EMERSON, LAKE & POWELL mixed in with a little British R&B à la PROCOL HARUM and early MOODY BLUES. Shades of GRYPHON, GREENSLADE and PINK FLOYD are also present.

As is to be expected, AARDVARK's material is highly keyboard oriented, the brunt of the music being carried by the fuzzed-up Hammond organ which more or less simulates the job of a distorted guitar. The soaring vocals by Skillin are pleasant and the music, although not highly original and somewhat lacking in variety, is quite melodic - nice 60's sounding melodies. The album contains some ear-friendly piano/keyboard interplay as well as some good R&B guitar riffs and harmonic choruses. Overall, AARDVARK is an honest musical effort for the times, an interesting early art rock experiment with a slight progressive edge.
Recommended for collectors of late 60's and early 70's, heavy organ-dominated prog. Fans of SPRING, CRESSIDA or FIELDS should also give them a try.

I'm not quite sure if this copy is a UK FIRST and ONLY pressing or a counterfeit. I can NOT GUARANTEE a genuine copy of this gem but I tend to think it's a REPRO, mainly due to the very sloppy pressing of the labels and the unlaminated cover.

That's the reason I give it a very low starting price.

It does have Stamped Matrix #'s but they are nearly illegible. Something like: BD or 80 2186-A O and B O

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