Focus rare Dutch 1st '70 Monster hard psych LP Imperial
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O-SUNSHINE PROG & PSYCH RARITIES!
HI VINYL FREAKS !! A LARGE QUALITY VINYL COLLECTION FOR SALE ---- HAVE A LOOK !!
In t he next few weeks I’ll put on auction more than 500 great and rare records. Most records are true collector’s items. Have a look, it is worthwhile! Most of my vinyl comes from my own collection and is in great, collectible condition. If not, I’ll clearly describe the possible flaws or scuffs. Appr. 90% of my records are EX to Mint-. This collection contains many rare German and essential Kraut, Dutch psych and garage, UK and US progressive and folk, early electronic and psychedelic records from the period 1967 to 1975. Moreover, many other essential wave, punk and (minimal) synth records will be on auction. Please take some time and read my instructions carefully. If questions... please feel free to ask. A fantastic vinyl collection is going to be for sale in outstanding condition. Don't miss out this opportunity!!please read:
- Please take a look at the shipping rates below for multiple discount ...I CAN'T SHIP FOR FREE !!
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Label/Matrix: 1970 Netherlands Imperial 5C 054 24192 with A1//B1
Condition Record/Sleeve: EX+/EX (Record immaculate, DREAM audio !! Cover clean and unwritten, with corners tiny "eaten", like new)
Extra info: KILLER !! Monster hard psych/prog record from the Netherlands !! Featuring Jan Akkerman and Thijs van Leer. Very rare 1st Dutch press on Imperial of their debut 1970 Album !! Great record and rare as hell ...........!! Don't hesitate ... in this DREAM condition very hard to find !!
Focus:
Of all the groups in the 1970s that combined elements of rock and classical music, Focus is, without a doubt, the most notable Dutch group widely known outside the Netherlands. Thijs van Leer founded Focus, following his conservatory studies, alongside bassist Martin Dresden and drummer Hans Cleuver. This initial line up received most of its work on the cabaret circuit, and in 1969 - also as the backing group for the Dutch cast of "Hair".
In 1970, the unique and talented guitarist, one Jan Akkerman (ex-Brainbox, Hans Dulfer), joined the group, and their first album release, "In and Out of Focus" followed one year later. At this early stage, the musical style of Focus had not yet completely crystallised, which is evidenced by this album. With the exception of "Anonymous" and "House of the King" (the latter released as a single), the album did not amount to much, compared to its followers.
In 1971, Akkerman introduced Brainbox drummer Pierre van der Linden to the group’s lineup. Also, subsequently, bass player Cyrill Havermans (ex-Big Wheel) joined the group; Cleuver and Dresden were asked to leave as a result. This new lineup recorded the much-acclaimed "Moving Waves" album. This true Dutch rock classic contains the mega-selling hit single, "Hocus Pocus", written by Akkerman; side two consists entirely of the 23 min. 04 sec. conceptual piece, "Eruption", written by Thijs van Leer. In this opus, he was venturing into the work of three classical composers.
Later that same year, Havermans left to pursue a career as a solo artist. He was replaced by Bert Ruiter (ex-Angelflight Railways). This line up proceeded to record "Focus 3", almost live, in the studio - a worthy followup to "Moving Waves", and almost as successful. The single, "Sylvia" was culled from this album.
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Return policy and After sales: I stand for the quality of my vinyl so i will take back records. However, i will only take back if buyer agrees to share the the costs of the return postage. All packages will be sent with registered mail. If a package is delayed please communicate with me first in stead of drop complaints at paypal!
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Quantity
Weight
Europe (EU)
U.K
Rest of World I
(RoW1)
Rest of World II
(RoW2)
RUSSIA
<2KG = EU
>2KG = Row2
1 Record
< 500 gr.
£ 8,00
£ 8,00
£ 8,00
£ 11,00
£ 8,00
2-3 Records
< 1KG
£ 12,00
£ 12,00
£ 12,00
£ 17,00
£ 12,00
4-6 Records
< 2 KG
£ 14,00
£ 14,00
£ 22,00
£ 22,00
£ 14,00
7-17 Records
< 5 KG
£ 22,00
£ 22,00
£ 28,00
£ 37,00
£ 37,00
18-34 Records
< 10 KG
£ 29,00
£ 29,00
£ 35,00
£ 60,00
£ 60,00
35-80 Records
< 20 KG
£ 40,00
£ 40,00
£ 45,00
£ 105,00
£ 105,00
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= Rest of World I
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Countries: Cyprus, Greece, Malta, Albania, Andorra, Bosnie-Herz., Canar. Islands, Faer. Islands, Gibraltar, Greenland, Island, Channel islands, Croatia, Lichtenstein, Macedonia, Moldavia, Montenegro, Norway, Ukraine, San Marino, Servia, Turky, Vatican, Russia, Swiss
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= Rest of World 2
(RoW2)
USA, AFRICA, ASIA, Australia, South America, Midlle East. Others please ask.
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