MAGMA Udu Wudu (RCA FPL1 7332) Christian Vander RARE French 1st Press Zeuhl MINT
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MAGMA Üdü Wüdü (RCA FPL1 7332) Christian Vander RARE French 1st Press Zeuhl MINT
RARE very first French pressing of Christian Vander and Magma`s "Üdü Wüdü" on RCA Records (October 1976). While this cover shows some storage wear, the record within is in absolutely MINT condition.
"Magma were in a bit of a shambles by this point. Essentially, the band consisted of the Vanders, Blasquiz and Top, everything else being fleshed out by guest musicians. The startling 18-minute feature piece "De Futura" is performed solely by the core trio of Top, Vander and Blasquiz, and features Top's bass as its main melodic lead instrument. Bass players are sure to go wild for this piece, as I can think of few musical pieces where a bass player is allowed to go wild like on this track!
Synthesizers appear for the first time on a Magma disc, and they seem absolutely tailor-made for the band. The disturbing electronic wails on "Zombies (Ghost Dance)" and the Gothic/operatic "Weïdorje" add a distinct colouration to Magma's sound, which is perfectly in line with their futuristic, science-fiction nightmare conceptualism. On the other hand, the bouncy title song is likely to take Magma's established fan base by surprise, featuring Christian Vander performing a rather comic call-and-response with a female choir.
So, I don't know if I'd recommend starting here, but considering the state of the band at the time, it turned out well in the end." - Progbear, Progarchives.com (September 2005).
GRADING:
VG+ COVER with a bit of all-round wear. Please see photos for details.
- Fully laminated French first pressing sleeve in very passable condition.
- Seam split (4 inches long) to the bottom edge.
- Beginnings of a seam split to the top edge.
- Minor creasing along the spine.
- Small nick to opening edge (at top right).
- An appropriately black polylined inner sleeve provided at no extra cost.
MINT(-) RECORD that looks absolutely unplayed.
- Pristine vinyl on both sides, with impeccable audio reproduction throughout.
- Full-colour RCA/Utopia labels with no visible spindle wear.
- This copy of "Üdü Wüdü" is certified to be an original French first pressing, released in October 1976.
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