EMERSON LAKE PALMER BRAIN SALAD SURGERY 1st UK UnPlAyEd

	£		125
	$		166

EMERSON LAKE & PALMER ''BRAIN SALAD SURGERY'' 1ST UK ISSUE CAT NO K53501 !!!!! THE ORIGINAL (YES THE ORIGINAL) THICK AND CHUNKY ,HEAVIER TYPE OF VINYL!!ORIGINALLY ISSUED WITH US CAT NO. MC46669 ON THE LABELS! UNBELEIVABLY HARD TO FIND VERY NEAR PRISTINE!!! TOP! TOP! AUDIO ON ALL FREQUENCIES!!!!!! COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL INSERT!!!!  LOOKS TOTALY UNPLAYED!! BARELY PLAYED IN 34 YEARS!!!!  -G -G   MATRIX ENDINGS (ONLY 1ST PRESS)! COMPLETE WITH ORIGINAL ADVERTISING SERPIER RECORD SLEEVE AND ORIGINAL TWO SIDED ILLUSTRATED POSTER\inner! 

Another from my personal collection! An awesome original classic from Emerson, Lake & Palmer!!!! Often seen later pressings with much flimsier type of vinyl! This on offer is the original 1st UK issue found on initial release! Absolutely top mint audio throughout!!! Purchased in 1971 from new in London , and initially played and then stored in a case for the best part of 30 years with the vinyl seperated from the cover! This is how I have always stored my vinyls!!!!!!!Important points to note! This is the original 1st issue that was released in the  UK  featured the us catalogue numbers on the labels and complete with the poster, the rarest and most sought after to find  with the UK catalogue number K53501 ! these are printed on the cover spines (only UK issues Not to be confused by the US pressings also on the Manicore labels which carry the catalogue number MC 66669 on the cover spine!  Manticore Records was the record label launched by Emerson, Lake and Palmer's production company Manticore in the early 1970s. The manticore is featured in the artwork for the album Tarkus! The original pressings were distributed by Atlantic Recording Corp in the US which is why the labels feature the cat no. MC 66669 ! The 1st pressing was released on November 19, 1973 in both the US and the UK at the same time! Later issues were printed featureing the correct UK catalogue number and these feature thinner vinyl.   

Brain Salad Surgery is the fourth studio album by progressive rock band Emerson, Lake & Palmer, released in 1973 and the first under their Manticore Records imprint. It features cover art by controversial artist H. R. Giger. According to the 1996 re-release notes, Manticore Records president Mario Medious "nicked the title from a slang lyric in Dr. John's 1973 hit, "Right Place, Wrong Time" (released January 26, 1973)": Just need a little brain salad surgery/Got to cure this insecurity to replace the working title, Whip Some Skull on Yer!!!!!

The most well-known track is "Karn Evil 9 - 1st Impression, Part 2" (Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends...). "Karn Evil 9" was so long it originally had to be split between sides 1 and 2 of the album. The original U.S.CD release also divided the piece, but subsequent releases have presented it in an uninterrupted version!!!!!.

The lyrics were co-written by Greg Lake with fellow ex-King Crimson member Peter Sinfield. On the instrumental "Toccata", based on Alberto Ginastera's 1st piano Concerto, special synthesized effects were produced not only by Keith Emerson but by Carl Palmer using newly-developed drum synthesizers. Ginastera's agent apparently did not care for ELP's rendition and wasn't going to clear the publishing rights; however, Ginastera himself liked it a lot and arranged for clearance. "Toccata" also gained fame as the theme to the New England cult TV show Creature Double Feature!!!!!.

The band had initially wanted to release "Jerusalem" as a single, but discontent from the BBC prevented these plans from materializing!!!!!.

"Karn Evil 9" includes vocal credit for Keith Emerson, and is Emerson's only official vocal credit on an ELP record!!!!.

1. "Jerusalem" (William Blake, Hubert Parry as adapted by Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Carl Palmer) – 2:44
2. "Toccata" Adaptation of Ginastera's 1st piano Concerto, 4th movement (Alberto Ginastera, arr. Emerson) – 7:22
3. "Still...You Turn Me On" (Lake)– 2:53
4. "Benny the Bouncer" (Emerson, Lake, Peter Sinfield) – 2:21
5. "Karn Evil 9" (Emerson, Lake, Sinfield) – 29:54
   • "Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression, Pt. 1" (Emerson, Lake, Sinfield) – 8:43
   • "Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression, Pt. 2" (Emerson, Lake) – 4:46
   • "Karn Evil 9: 2nd Impression" (Emerson, Lake) – 7:07
   • "Karn Evil 9: 3rd Impression" (Emerson, Lake) – 9:03

The matrix

side 1.''ST-MC-732991-G'' (EARLIEST 1ST MATRIX ''G'' ENDING)

side 2. ''ST-MC-732992-G'' (EARLIEST 1ST MATRIX ''G'' ENDING)

The Vinyl!

This is the original THICKER TYPE WITH DEEPER GROOVES AND MUCH MORE ROBUST! also in my opinion provides the best audio quality for this format available!!!!!!

Initial inspection shows this vinyl looks like new! It looks like it has never been played at all in my opinion!! (no) needle scratches!! or indeed any audio sounding marks can be seen!!! Any visual marks that could possibly be seen under a strong light would only be sleeve removal marks only!!! I have played this through track for track prior to listing as usual. Please note! This has not been played for at least 30 years and has been stored all of this time! The audio is cristal clear and very (very) vibrant through out! with (no) signs of any grooveware or that this has been overplayed at all!!! It is awesome!! Points to note! It is all too easy to be critical about these pressings and the nature of this pressing with very quiet parts revealed very light static crackle!  Most of which reveals dirt or dust on the playing surface after play! ,,, which has been built up over the years of being stored and laying dormant! From my experiance constant cleanining before each play resolves this problem! I must emphisise this audio is awesome cristal clear and vibrant with (no) clicks ,pops and certainly (no) jumps or skips!!! Infact this has hardly ever been played in 34 years!!!!

Please note! I always add this disclaimer! I have given my honest opinion as usual when describing the audio quality of this vinyl as I hear it! I have played this on a top system at very loud volume! Please allow for the odd static ticks\crackle (not consistant throughout the audio) remember this isa genuine 34 years old vinyl (not a reissue) that would have originally been played on a 34 year old system!!!!!!

The record Sleeve.

What makes this album so rare to find is the original Atlantic\Atco advertising record sleeve Please note that Manicore was a subsidery of Atlantic\Ato these original covers are only ever found on the earliest pressings only! This has no splits or tares absolutely rare and superbe!

The cover

This is the original thicker card type cover! (only 1st UK  press) This is in awesome condition for 34 years old!!(no) splits or tares and amaizingly  (no) creases at all unbeleivable! very(very) light storageware indeed in the form of (very) light general rubbing\ grazing mainly at the rear only.  Light signs of ringware and grazing can be seen at the rear (notorious for this)  this is a top example!!!please note only the UK issues carry the catalogue number K53501 On the spine! Must be graded at least excellent!

The insert!

This has only ever been taken out for the photos in 34 years and is in the condition that i purchased it in from new!!And is as new condition!! !!!!! and makes this album complete!  

.As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 800 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions regarding this item or any other items that I have listed!

I HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK SO PLEASE BID WITH TOTAL CONFIDANCE!!!!

SHIPPING TO THE USA IS 10.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

SHIPPING TO EUROPE IS 7.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

POSTAGE WITHIN ENGLAND IS 3.90 SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY

Please note! All items are now despatched by signed for 1st class delivery!!!! I normally despatch within the next working day on receipt of cleared funds!!!!!

All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement!!!!!!

I offer a postage discount for multiple purchases!!!,, but i do insist that the buyer pay for the items as they are won! I can not any longer allow winning bidders to run up a large bill and then not pay! I do not have a problem with holding the goods to be despatched untill they are ready (at the buyers request), for multiple items purchased!!!!!

PLEASE LOOK AT MY OTHER RARE 1ST UK PRESSINGS LISTED NOW!!!! (click the link bellow)

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HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality as i hear it. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 1000 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

Please do not hesitate to email me with any questions regarding this item or any other items that I have listed!

I HAVE 100% POSITIVE FEEDBACK SO PLEASE BID WITH TOTAL CONFIDANCE!!!!

SHIPPING TO THE USA IS 10.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

SHIPPING TO EUROPE IS 7.76GBP INCLUDES INTERNATIONAL SIGNED FOR DELIVERY WITH INSURANCE AND TRACKING

POSTAGE WITHIN ENGLAND IS 3.90 SENT BY RECORDED DELIVERY

Please note! All items are now despatched by Royal Mail signed for 1st class delivery!!!! I normally despatch weekdays within the next working day on receipt of cleared funds!!!I POST ON WEEKDAYS ONLY (NOT OVER THE WEEKEND)!! Tracking details are always emailed to the winning bidder after despatch.

All items are despatched securely with ample reinforcement (It is my prime interest to make sure that the items arrive in the same condition that they left me!!!!

I offer a postage discount for multiple purchases!!!,, but i do insist that the buyer pay for the items as they are won! I can not any longer allow winning bidders to run up a large bill and then not pay! I do not have a problem with holding the goods to be despatched untill they are ready (at the buyers request), for multiple items purchased!!!!!

PLEASE LOOK AT MY OTHER RARE 1ST UK PRESSINGS LISTED NOW!!!! (click the link bellow)

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