EMERSON LAKE & PALMER Tarkus NM ORIGINAL 1U UK LP Pink Rim Island PSYCH PROG ELP

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EMERSON, LAKE & PALMER: Tarkus
Second album by the popular progressive trio, this the original pressing with the E. J. Day cover which is thicker and more robust. Never easy to find in this lovely little-worn condition, most found are usually badly rubbed and ringworn. Side one is occupied by the title ‘Tarkus’ – a suite in seven parts and is an ELP classic. Virtuoso musicianship with super production and dynamics, all three members excelling. This is high class, high tempo prog-rock which pushed their sound even more forward after the classic debut.

Moderate in theory but the genuine first Island pressings are far, far harder to find. If you find a copy on the Island pink rim format, it does not guarantee a first pressing. In fact most found are second Island pressings or even later Manticore examples. There are several differences between a first and second Island pressing namely: a) the first pressings have an A-1U / B-1U matrix number and include the ‘PORKY’ / ‘PECKO’ run out groove inscriptions and b) the cover is constructed from very thick and heavy card and was printed and made by the E. J. Day Group Ltd, the second examples were Howard’s or Robor covers. As a ‘first pressing’, this is quite a scarce record.

Condition:
The record and the thick gatefold cover are in EX+ to NM condition. Has a sticker on the back.

Tarkus  - Emerson, Lake & Palmer  [1971] (HD) - YouTube

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Tarkus (i. Eruption, ii. Stones of Years, iii. Iconoclast, iv. Mass, v. Manticore, vi.... - YouTube

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AllMusic Review by François Couture:
Emerson, Lake & Palmer's 1970 eponymous LP was only a rehearsal. It hit hard because of the novelty of the act (allegedly the first supergroup in rock history), but felt more like a collection of individual efforts and ideas than a collective work. All doubts were dissipated by the release of Tarkus in 1971. Side one of the original LP is occupied by the 21-minute title epic track, beating both Genesis' "Supper's Ready" and Yes' "Close to the Edge" by a year. Unlike the latter group's cut-and-paste technique to obtain long suites, "Tarkus" is a thoroughly written, focused piece of music. It remains among the Top Ten classic tracks in progressive rock history. Because of the strength of side one, the material on the album's second half has been quickly forgotten -- with one good reason: it doesn't match the strength of its counterpart -- but "Bitches Crystal" and "A Time and a Place" make two good prog rock tracks, the latter being particularly rocking. "Jeremy Bender" is the first in a series of honky tonk-spiced, Far-West-related songs. This one and the rock & roll closer "Are You Ready Eddy?" are the only two tracks worth throwing away. Otherwise Tarkus makes a very solid album, especially to the ears of prog rock fans -- no Greg Lake acoustic ballads, no lengthy jazz interludes. More accomplished than the trio's first album, but not quite as polished as Brain Salad Surgery, Tarkus is nevertheless a must-have.

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