ARGENT 'IN DEEP' UK ORIG 1st PRESS YELLOW LABEL W/ GOD GAVE... '73 ARCHIVE MINT
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Argent
'In Deep'
Epic, UK, 1973
EPIC 65475
ALBUM NUMBER four from this extremely well respected British (Hertfordshire, based) progressive rock band fronted by keyboard wizzard Rod Argent with guitarist/songwriter Russ Ballard providing an extra portion of magic. In fact, this was the last Argent album to feature Ballard before he split to go solo.
Earlier albums had been something of experimental affairs introducing them - post Zombies of course - to the new world of progressive rock whilst 'Altogether Now', the bands previous album, had produced a massive worldwide hit single 'Hold Your Head Up' helping them to break through from cult curriosities to major leaque players. 'In Deep' continues the vibe finding the band in confident mood rising to the challenges of success with the gravitus normely reserved for seasoned prog rock veterans. The music is bigger, brassier and jam packed with wonderful twists and turns - Ballards songs stand bright and proud fully confirming his reputation as one of the world's greatest writers and indeed most successful; 'God Gave Rock And Roll To You' providing them with another major hit single.
Elsewhere the going is just as impressive with globs of creative prog rock coming at you from all sides. 'It's Only Money', is a long opus split into two parts but manages to be totally accessible and highly catchy. Likewise 'Be Glad' and 'Candles On The River', two highly forthright tracks but blessed with unique instrumental arrangements and some glorious keyboard work from Rod Argent himself.
This auction is part of a fantastic collection of seventies rock which I was lucky enough to acquire. Most of these records were stored with the utmost care and sparsely played. Some were possibly never played or may have been for just a handful of times.
Pressing: Epic, UK, 1973 - Yellow label
Vinyl: Super clean and shiny condition. No spindle marks and no other signs of any use - can only have been played two or three times. Grades as near shop fresh MINT!
Cover: Issued in a superb gate fold cover designed by Hipgnosis; displays original printers bloom. Sharp corners (one slightly rubbed), no dings, no bends, no ring wear, no split seams and no creases. Spine is stiff and uncrushed. Impossible to find like this after 45 years. Grades as MINT-!
Inserts: Original CBS Inner sleeve with artists bios on both sides
Matrix:
1st Pressing
Side One: S65475 - A1
Side Two: S65475 - B1
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