ATOMIC ROOSTER - 

IN HEARING OF

PEGASUS

PEG 1

1st UK Press 

 1971  Heavy vinyl

Weight : 137 gr.

Machined matrices: A-1U and B-1U. These are the very first matrices used.

 It is extremely rare to unearth an LP like this Atomic Rooster LP which is very rare as a genuine first press!!! It will be an upgrade for most serious prog collectors. This is a very 1st UK press on the Pegasus label with first press machined matrices. An extremely hard LP to find so late in the day but oozing with quality heavy prog rock.

On offer here is a VERY rare LP (especially in this condition!!!!) by ATOMIC ROOSTER an ORIGINAL 1971 UK 1st Pressing on the 1st Press Pegasus label!!!! THIS LP IS SERIOUSLY RAREVIRTUALLY NEVER TURNS UP FOR SALE!!!! JUST TRY AND FIND ANOTHER ONE!!!! BACK IN 1971 WHEN THIS LP WAS FIRST RELEASED - IT ONLY EVER SOLD IN ABSOLUTELY TINY AMOUNTS, AND WAS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY DELETED!!!! AS A RESULT IT IS SERIOUSLY RARE, AND INCREDIBLY HARD TO LOCATE TODAY!!!! - AND HAS ONLY BEEN LIGHTLY PLAYED, THREE SPINS AT MOST TAKE A LOOK AT THE PICTURES!!!! THIS IS THE ORIGINAL 1971 UK 1ST PRESSING 1ST PRESS 'E.J.DAY' GATEFOLD  COVER!!!! THIS LP IS SERIOUSLY RARE AND VIRTUALLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND LIKE THIS - SO DONT MISS OUT ON THIS AMAZING OPPORTUNITY!!!! 

A Brief History:

In summer 1969, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown had to cease touring in the middle of their second US tour because of keyboardist Vincent Crane's mental illness. When he recovered, he and drummer Carl Palmer took the step to leave Arthur Brown and return to England, the return date being Friday 13 June 1969, which was the year of the Rooster in the Chinese calendar, and arranged a meeting with Brian Jones to discuss a collaboration. After his death, they adopted the name Atomic Rooster (with influence from the US band Rhinoceros), and soon recruited Nick Graham on bass and vocals. They followed with what had emerged as The Crazy World of Arthur Brown formula of vocals, organ, bass, and drums.

They soon undertook live dates around London; at their first headlining gig the opening act was Deep Purple. They eventually struck a deal with B & C Records and began recording their debut album in December 1969. Their first LP, Atomic Rooster was released in February 1970, along with a single, "Friday the 13th". By March, Crane felt it was best that they add a guitarist, and recruited John Du Cann from acid/progressive rock band Andromeda. However, just as Du Cann joined, Graham left. Du Cann (who played guitar and sang for Andromeda) took over vocal duties, whilst Crane overdubbed the bass lines on his Hammond Organ with a combination of left hand and foot pedals. Atomic Rooster resumed gigging until the end of June, when Carl Palmer announced his departure to Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Ric Parnell filled the drum spot until August, when the young Paul Hammond was recruited from Farm to the drum spot. They then recorded their second album, Death Walks Behind You, released in September 1970. Originally it was not commercially successful, as with the first album, but by February 1971, the single, "Tomorrow Night" reached #11 in the UK Singles Chart, with the album reaching #12 in the UK Albums Chart.[1] Atomic Rooster made an appearance on the Top of the Pops, and toured to support their music.

In June 1971, just before they began configuring their line-up once again, the single "Devils Answer" hit #4 in the UK.[1] Atomic Rooster saw considerable popularity, and singer Pete French was brought in at the end of June. They began recording In Hearing of Atomic Rooster (UK #18).[1] The sound diverged from Death Walks Behind You though, since French's vocals were much more bluesy, and the music followed suit. (from Wikipedia)

The disc is in EX condition. Pristine, deep-gloss surface, with just one tiny wispy hairline on side B and one on side A. Careful inspection in strong daylight reveals that there is absolutely nothing untoward on this nearly perfect vinyl. Probably barely played!!!  As such this is the ultimate upgrade copy, for vinyl as well as the outstanding quality sleeve.

Machined matrices  : A-1U  B-1U  

The absolute rarity of this album is not to be underestimated. It hardly ever surfaces nowadays.  The feel of it is very solid. The vinyl is extremely heavy. This has a lovely deep glossy sheen!! Hauntingly beautiful songcraft!!! Immense quality prog album that ticks all the right boxes and incredibly hard to find. I have twenty five years experience in grading. It doesn't get much better than this!!

A CLASSIC PROGRESSIVE LP THAT SHOULD BE IN EVERY QUALITY PROG COLLECTION - if you cannot buy this you should at least try and get a re-issue and enjoy!

The surfaces display blazing factory-fresh gloss.

the audio is supreme!!!

Please, also have a look at my other incredibly rare prog albums on sale this week.

ELUSIVE PROGMONSTER!!!! VINYL IN A UNIQUE EX CONDITION!!!

!!!!AN IMPOSSIBLE FIND!!!GORGEOUS EX!!! About 2000 of the LP were ever sold!!! This is SOOOOOOOOOOO very rare!!!!!

BACK IN 1971 WHEN THIS LP WAS FIRST RELEASED, IT ONLY EVER SOLD IN ABSOLUTELY TINY AMOUNTS - AS A RESULT IT IS SERIOUSLY RARE AND INCREDIBLY HARD TO LOCATE TODAY!!!! 

****ELUSIVE PROGMONSTER!!!****PERPLEXING SONGCRAFT!!!***AN INSPIRATION TO MANY SUBSEQUENT TOPACTS!!!***

!!!!GETTING REALLY HARD TO  FIND!!! Most have been bought up by collectors!! This is hardly offered these days!!

Vinyl: EX .   I first played for a general listen and a second time for a more detailed observation. I have played it on my very revealing Linn/Sondek/B&W/Rotel set-up and it sounded fabulous. An absolute keeperpiece. Fantastic songcraft!! A personal favourite of mine and I am very glad to be able to report that this is a fine slab of vinyl without any problems at all and as such worthy of inclusion of any great prog collection. This will be an ultimate upgrade version for most collectors.  Outstanding audio delivery in all respects with a crystal clear, deep, rich, warm and detailed sound and on playback at a loud volume (which is how I always listen to my LPs prior to listing and it's always an immense pleasure to return to this one) there is barely any surface noise. This is a beautifully clean pressing (and I must emphasise again how difficult it is to find a copy which plays this well). The whole LP sounds absolutely great and plays to a high standard with superb clarity, just a couple of light clicks on side B track 4 hardly any static or crackle at all - great copy!! Of course, NO skips, NO jumps.

Gatefold Sleeve: EX.  A gorgeous gatefold sleeve without any creases or writing.  The spine is great for most part but has an inch of rubbing near the top where some of the title has worn away.  To the top front right a small colour fill. The top and bottom edges are really nice with only very minimal storage wear. There is no writing or damage or anything else untoward. The inside gatefold is likewise fantastic with all credits. The opening is super crisp. Just ultra light storage wear on the top and bottom edges. It is simply a beautiful keeper copy for this magnificent album!!! An LP that is rarely ever seen these days and possibly one of the last ever opportunities to achieve a copy in this great condition.  The colours are just gorgeous!

***This is a unique prime investment opportunity!!! This album will only go up in value until no longer affordable for the average collector. Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible!!! This is  a great and seriously collectable super album!!  You will buy into a piece of  prog core history.*** 

Labels: These are the very desirable PEGASUS labels. Please look at the pics!! 

***This is a unique prime investment opportunity!!! Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible!!! This is  a great and seriously collectible super album!!  You will buy into a piece of  prog core history.*** 

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***This is a unique prime investment opportunity!!! Finding this classic album in any condition at all is nearly impossible!!! This is  a great and seriously collectable super album!!  You will buy into a piece of  superb prog history.*** 

This is a unique investment opportunity!!! The next prog album to go completely through the roof. Finding this album in any condition at all is nearly impossible so late in the day. Get this while you still can. This value of the album is only going to go one way ... up and up ... until it will be totally unavailable at all for a reasonable price.

Important : International postage will be registered and insured if over GBP 20.00.  Please wait for my invoice before paying. Postage will be according to Royal Mail rates. Postage is NOT a money spinning exercise for me.

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This an excellent investment opportunity!!! Any questions please ask me and I will try to answer soon.