SAVOY BROWN BLUES BAND ''SHAKEDOWN'' (DEBUT ALBUM) 1967 1st UK PRESSING  (((STEREO)))  CAT No. SLK4883  EARLIEST UNBOXED DECCA 'DEEP GROOVED'   EARLIEST -1W , -1W MATRIX ENDINGS! RARELY  PLAYED! !   NEAR MINT AUDIO! YOU CAN STILL SEE THE PLASTIC IN THE SPINDLE HOLE!

From my personal collection. 1st rarer (STEREO) pressing 1st issue Savoy Brown (Debut Album 1967) on the 'deep grooved' Unboxed Decca labels Purchased from new and initially only ever played a few times and recorded to tape Over 45 years ago,and then stored in a case for all of these years! (Importantly this has barely been played)The audio is awesome throughout, top on all frequencies, I have play tested the vinyl using a Linn LP 12 and Koetsu PU, this plays through cristal clear and very vibrant without any distortion  there are no loud clicks or pops that I heard, very near perfect on my systems. (so hard to find like this after 45 years). This album is totaly original with the original 1st issue very flimsy Robert stace printed cover. Decca record sleeve without splits or tares!. This Savoy Brown debut album is highly sought after and collectable especially in this condition. Best audio available on vinyl. In my opinion, the only way to hear this album! 

Savoy Brown, originally known as the Savoy Brown Blues Band, are a British blues band formed in 1966, in Battersea, South West London. Part of the late 1960s blues rock movement, Savoy Brown never achieved as much success in their homeland as they did in the United States, where they promoted their albums with non-stop touring!!

The band was formed and led by guitarist Kim Simmonds, whose dominating personality led to a myriad of personnel changes. Others have attributed the constant lineup adjustments to the "creative accountancy" employed by the band's manager, Harry Simmonds, brother of Kim!.

The original line-up included singer Bryce Portius, keyboardist Bob Hall, fellow guitarist Martin Stone, bassist Ray Chappell, harmonica player John O'Leary and drummer Leo Manning. Portius was one of the first black blues musicians to be a part of a British rock band.

 This line-up appeared on the band's 1967 debut album this album on offer, Shake Down, a collection of blues covers. Two albums followed in 1968, Getting to the Point, and Blue Matter!!.

In 1969 a single "Train to Nowhere" was released with a vastly different lineup, including singer Chris Youlden, who, with Simmons, took over primary songwriting duties for the band, on A Step Further that year. It was viewed by some as the last gasp of the blues scene in the United Kingdom.

 They developed a loyal core following in the United States, due to songs such as "I'm Tired", a driving, melodic song from the album. They were one of the bands that UK Decca (US London/Parrot) stuck with through the lean times until they started selling records (it took four or five albums until they started to sell in the U.S.) !.

While the band is still active today, touring the world and recording regularly, only Simmonds has stayed since the beginning. Guitarist "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, bassist Tony Stevens, and drummer Roger Earl went on to form Foghat!. Original member and harmonica player, John O'Leary, is still active on the British blues circuit with The John O'Leary Band. Another singer, Dave Walker, would later join Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath!. Their bassists included Andy Pyle, who played with Mick Abrahams from Jethro Tull in Blodwyn Pig then later with The Kinks and Gary Moore. Andy Silvester had played with Wha-Koo and Chicken Shack. Savoy Brown also provided an outlet for the keyboardist and guitarist, Paul Raymond, who later went on to join UFO!!.

This album on offer ''Shake Down'' is the debut studio album by the British rock band Savoy Brown!!.

1. "Ain't Superstitious" – 3:25
2. "Let Me Love You Baby" – 3:00
3. "Black Night" – 4:47
4. "High Rise" – 2:44
5. "Rock Me Baby" – 2:56
6. "I Smell Trouble" – 4:28
7. "Pretty Woman" – 2:28
8. "Little Girl" – 1:38
9. "The Doormouse Rides the Rails" – 3:32
10. "It's My Own Fault" – 4:55
11. "Shake 'em on Down" – 6:00

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side 1 ''ZAL-7887-1W'' (Earliest ever 1st UK press only)

side 2 ''ZAL- 7888-1W'' (Earliest ever 1st UK press only)

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COVER:   EX

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