SCARCE re UK 1971 BEN VERTIGO PROG PSYCH SOFT MACHINE NUCLEUS UNDERGROUND
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91
$ 91
Sold For
Mar 24, 2012
Sold Date
Mar 19, 2012
Start Date
$ 10
Start price
15
Number Of Bids
USA
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1971 BRITISH PROGRESSIVE JAZZROCK SUPER RARITY
BEN
\ Europe - AK - 247
SCARCE ...long gone very limited 2ndpress in triple thick cover that is near to surpass the first press in "quality" ... this British group, BEN issued one of the rarest progressive albums = copies are impossible to find and valued a small fortune ... here, a brillant sounding rareexact issue as noted with above high end quality ... hard to find from around 10 yers ago, but no wear near the "rarity level" of the 1971 first press ...
- Peter Davey (Alto, Tenor, Soprano and Baritone Sax, Flute and Clarinet) - Alex Macleery (Electric Piano, Harpsichord and Moog Synthesiser) - Gerry Reid (Electric and Acoustic Guitars) - Len Surtees (Bass) - David Sheen (Drums, Congas, Percussion and Vocals) Ben's legendary self-titled debut, originally released in 1971, is one of the rarest of all Vertigo label albums, and is beautifully executed throughout, led by guitarist Gerry Reid and saxist Peter Davey. The album maintains a delicate balance between jazz and progressive rock, and the musical ability of each musician is apparent in each track. The Lp was released in 1971 but went right past most progressive rock fans back then, but is in fact a classic slab of progressive jazz rock with above average instrumental ability. Long tracks with a concept based on "growing up". Ranks alongside Dr Z as a lost prog monster. BEN has tendencies along the lines of the most famous jazz-rock bands such as NUCLEUS and SOFT MACHINE. With 4 long tracks (the first one "The Influence" is a side long suite divided in 7 movements) with lots of flute, keyboards, sax and guitars.Side 1 "The Influence" 10:05 - The Wooing of the child - The innocence of the child - The Interest of the youth - The Involvement of the man - The Realization - The Wooing of the man - The Conclusion "Gibbon" 9:32 Side 2 "Christmas Execution" 7:21 "Gismo" 11:50
CONDITION: The Cover: triple thick and perfectly M- with NO problems anywhere, looks like new even though it is nearly a decade old now...
The Vinyl: weight heavy thick platter is M- looks and plays TOP LEVEL
A cool addition to anyone's music library!
SEE: SELLERS OTher items for similar cool sounds for "head" people...
EFFICIENT/CAREFUL GRADING
All imperfections are noted both cover & record
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