The Vertigo Label 1969 - 1973
Created : 1969 by the Philips/Polygram group.
Music : Progressive and Hard Rock
Swirl phase : 1969-1973
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Colosseum (Valentyne Suite)
Cat No: VO 1
Release: 1969
Genre: Jazz Rock
Rock jazz from the UK.
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Line-up: Dave Greenslade: organ, vcls, keyb Dick Heckstall-Smith: sax John Hiseman: drms James Litherland: gtr, vcls Tony Reeves: bs.
Production: Gerry Bron & Tony Reeves for Hit Record Productions Ltd.
String quartet arrangement on Elegy by Neil Ardley, who also directs a background on Betty's Blues by ''some of the finest musicians at present working in London''.
Cover-design: Marcus Keef (fold-out cover outside) and Linda Glover (fold-out cover inside).
Photography: Marcus Keef and Peter Smith.
Liner notes: Jon Hiseman, written in July 1969.
Recorded: Spring/summer 1969.
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Juicy Lucy (Juicy Lucy)
Cat No: VO 2
Release: 1969
Genre: Blues Rock
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Line-up: Glenn Campbell, gtr, vcls, mand, marimba, steel Pete Dobson, drms Keith Ellis, voc, bsgtr Neil Hubbard, gtr Chris Mercer, sax, keyb'ds Ray Owen, voc, gtr Loughty Amao, perc.
Production: Gerry Bron for Hit Record Productions Ltd.
Recorded: at Spring/summer 1969.
Cover-design: Nigel Thomas, Glenn Campbell and Peter Smith
Photography: Zelda Plum and Peter Smith.
Liner notes: Nigel Thomas and Chris Welch, written in September 1969.
Recorded at: The I.B.C. studios in London in September 1969.
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Manfred Mann´s Chapter Three (Chapter Three, Vol. 1)
Cat No: VO 3
Release: 1969
Genre: Jazz Rock
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Line-up: Harold Becket, trp Craig Collinge, dr Brian Hugg, gtr Mike Hugg, voc, piano Bernie Living, alto-fl Manfred Mann, keyb, police-whistle Steve York, bsgtr, gtr, harp
Production: Dave Hadfield.
Cover-design: Jack Levy.
Photography: Johnny Clamp.
Liner notes: Manfred Mann and Mike Hugg.
Recorded at: Maximum Sound Studios between June and October 1969.
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Rod Stewart (An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down )
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Line-up: Rod Stewart, voc, gtr Mike d'Abo, keyb Ian MacLagen, keyb, piano Martin Pugh, gtr Martin Quittenton, ac-gtr Michael Waller, dr Ron Wood, gtr, bsgtr.
Production: Lou Reizner.
Cover-design: Marcus Keef.
Photography: Marcus Keef.
Liner notes: Unknown.
Recorded at: Lansdowne & Olympic Studios.
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Black Sabbath (Black Sabbath)
Cat No: VO 6
Release: 1970
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
Hard and heavy metal rock, the classic debut album. You cant live without it.GREAT.
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Line-up: Geezer Butler, bsgtr Toni Iommi, gtr Ossie Osborne, voc, harm Bill Ward, dr.
Production: Rodger Bain. Engineers: Tom Allom and Barry Sheffiled
Cover-design: Marcus Keef.
Photography: Marcus Keef.
Liner notes: Unknown.
Recorded at: Unknown.
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Cressida (Cressida)
Cat No: VO 7
Release: 1970
Genre: Progressive Rock
Melodic progressive rock with great keyboard/guitar from the UK.
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Line-up: Iain Clark, dr Agnus Cullen, voc Peter Hennings, keyb, piano, harpsichord John Heyworth, gtr Kevin McCarthy, bsg.
Production: Ossie Byrne.
Cover-design: Teenburger
Photography: Unknown
Liner notes: None
Recorded at: The I.B.C. studios in London.
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Fairfield Parlour (From Home To Home)
Cat No: 6 360 001
Release: 1970
Genre: Folk Rock
Progressive folk/pop, from the UK.
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Line-up: Dan Bridgeman, voc, dr, bsgtr Steve Clark, bsgtr, fl Peter Daltrey, voc, keyb, piano, mellotron, harmonica Eddy Pumer, voc, gtr, keyb, harpsichord.
Production: David Symonds.
Cover-design: Marcus Keef.
Photography: Marcus Keef.
Liner notes: Everett K.
Recorded at: Morgan Studios.
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Gracious (Gracious)
Cat No: 6 360 002
Release: 1970
Genre: Progressive Rock
Progressive mellotron/guitar/vocal driven melodic rock with classical influences, from the UK.
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Line-up: Alan Cowderoy, voc, gtr/ Paul Davis, voc, 12-str gtr, tympani/ Martin Kitcat, voc, keyb, piano/ Robert Lipson, dr/ Tim Wheatley, bsgtr.
Production: Hugh Murphy.
Cover-design: Teenburger.
Photography: Sam Sawdon.
Liner notes: Unknown-
Recorded at: Philips Studios.
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Magna Carta (Seasons)
Cat No: 6 360 003
Release: 1970
Genre: Progressive Rock
Soft Psychedelic Progressive Folk Rock from the UK.
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Line-up: Tony Carr, dr Derek Grossmith, fl Spike Heatley, string-bsgtr Davy Johnstone, gtr, sit Barry Morgan, dr Tim Renwick, rec Chris Simpson, voc, gtr Glen Stuart, voc Lyell Tranter, gtr Tony Visconti, bsgtr, rec Rick Wakeman, keyb, piano Peter Willison, cello.
Production: Gus Dudgeon for Tuesday Productions.
Cover-design: Linda Glover.
Photography:
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Trident Studios, London & Morgan Studio, London..
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Affinity (Affinity)
Cat No: 6 360 004
Release: 1970
Genre: Progressive Rock
Progressive jazz rock from the UK fronted by vocalist Linda Hoyle
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Line-up: Mo Foster, bsgtr, cb Linda Hoyle, voc Mike Jopp, gtr Lynton Naiff, keyb, vibr, piano Grant Serpell, dr, perc.
Production: John Anthony Additional arrangements: John Paul Jones and Chris Hughes.
Cover-design: Marcus Keef.
Photography: Marcus Keef.
Liner notes: Various
Recorded at: Trident Studios and Island Studios.
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Bob Downes Open Music (Electric City )
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Line-up: Harold Beckett, trp, flhrn Dave Brooks, sax Ian Carr, trp, flhrn Nigel Carter,
trp Clem Cattini, dr Bob Downes, voc, sax, fl Don Faye, sax Herbie Flowers, bsgtr
Robin Jones, perc Harry Miller, bsgtr Bud Parks, trp, flhrn Daryl Runswick, bsgtr Alan
Rushton, dr Ray Russell, gtr Dennis Smith, dr Chris Spedding, gtr Kenny Wheeler, trp.
Production: Bob Downes.
Cover-design: Nigel Rollins and Rob Lett.
Photography: Jake Jackson.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Philips Studios, London.
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Uriah Heep (Very Eavy Very Umble)
Cat No: 6 360 006
Release: 1970
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
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Line-up: Mick Box, voc, gtr David Byron, voc Ken Hensley, voc, keyb, gtr Paul Newton, voc, bsgtr Ollie Olsson, dr.
Production: Gerry Bron for Hit Records Ltd.
Cover-design: Robin Nicol for Design Machine.
Photography: Pete Smith.
Liner notes: Ken Hensley.
Recorded at: Lansdowne Studios early 1970.
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May Blitz (May Blitz)
Cat No: 6 360 007
Release: 1970
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
Heavy (blues) progressive rock, from the UK.
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Line-up: James Black, voc, gtr Reid Hudson, voc, bsgtr Tony Newman, dr, vibes
Production: James Black & Tony Newman & Reid Hudson
Cover-design: Tony Benyon
Photography:
Liner notes:
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Nucleus (Elastic Rock)
Cat No: 6 360 008
Release: 1970
Genre: Progressive Rock
Progressive jazz rock from the UK.
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Line-up: Ian Carr, trp, flhrn Jeff Clyne, cb, bsgtr Karl Jenkins, sax, ob, keyb John Marshall, dr Brian Smith, sax, fl Chris Spedding, gtr
Production: Pete King for Ronnie Scott Directions Ltd.
Cover-design: Roger Dean.
Photography: Sigurdur Thorarinsson & Ævar Jóhannesson.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Trident Studios.
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Dr. Strangely Strange (Heavy Petting)
Cat No: 6 360 009
Release: 1970
Genre: Folk Rock
Experimental folk rock from Dublin Ireland.
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Line-up: Tim Booth, voc, gtr, keyb Tim Goulding, voc, keyb Andy Irvine, mand Johanna, voc, keyb Linus, voc, perc Dave Mattacks, dr Gary Moore, gtr Johnny Moynihan, bouz Jan Myrdal, glock Ivan Pawle, voc, bsgtr, keyb Brendan Shields, bsgtr Heather Woods, voc Annie Xmas, voc, keyb.
Production: Joe Boyd. for Witchseasons Productions Ltd.
Cover-design: Roger Dean.
Photography: Roger Dean & Johanna & Orphan Annie.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Eamonn Andrews Studios & Sound Techniques Studios.
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Jimmy Campbell (Half Baked)
Cat No: 6 360 010
Release: 1971
Genre: Folk Rock
..folk-rock..
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Production: Don Paul.
Cover-design: Marcus Keef.
Photography: Marcus Keef
Liner notes:
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Black Sabbath (Paranoid)
Cat No: 6 360 011  
Release: 1970
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
Hard and heavy metal rock
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Line-up: Geezer Butler, bsgtr Toni Iommi, gtr Ossie Osborne, voc, harm Bill Ward, dr.
Production: Rodger Bain for Tony Hall Enterprises.
Cover-design: Marcus Keef.
Photography: Marcus Keef.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Regent Studios & Island Studios.
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Manfred Mann´s Chapter Three (Chapter Three, Vol. 2)
Cat No: 6 360 012
Release: 1970
Genre: Jazz Rock
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Line-up: Harry Becket, tr Dave Brooks, sax Craig Collinge, dr Sonny Corbett, trp David Coxhill, sax Jerry Field Brian Hugg, gtr, voc Mike Hugg, voc, keyb Conrda Isidore, dr Bernie Living, sax Manfred Mann, keyb Andy McCulloch, dr Clive Stevens, sax Steve York, bsgtr.
Production: Dave Hadfield, Mike Hugg & Manfred Mann. Additional brass arrangements: Derek Wadsworth & Mike Gibb
Cover-design: Marcus Keef.
Photography: Marcus Keef.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Maximum Sound Studio.
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Clear Blue Sky (Clear Blue Sky)
Cat No: 6 360 013
Release: 1971
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
Hard rock by a young UK three piece band
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Line-up: John Simms, voc, gtr Mark Sheather, bsgtr Ken White, dr
Production: Patrick Campbell-Lyons.
Cover-design: Roger Dean.
Photography:
Liner notes: Nick Massey.
Recorded at: Island Studios.
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Juicy Lucy (Lie Back & Enjoy It)
Cat No: 6 360 014
Release: 1970
Genre: Blues Rock
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Line-up: Glenn Campbell, mand, steel Rod Coombes, dr Keith Ellis, bsgtr Chris Mercer, sax, keyb Mick Moody, gtr Paul Williams, voc, keyb
Production: Gerry Bron & Nigel Thomas for Hit Record Productions Ltd.
Cover-design: Nigel Thomas.
Photography: Peter Smith.
Liner notes:
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Warhorse (Warhorse)
Cat No: 6 360 015
Release: 1970
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
Progressive metal rock, with ex-Deep Purple bassist Nick Simper: From the UK.
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Line-up: Ashley Holt, voc Ged Peck, gtr Mac Poole, dr Nick Simper, bsgtr Frank Wilson, keyb
Production: Ian Kimmet & Warhorse.
Cover-design: Marcus Keef.
Photography: Marcus Keef.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Trident Studios.
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Patto (Patto)
Cat No: 6 360 016
Release: 1970
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
Psychedelic progressive jazz rock featuring guitarist Ollie Halsall and vocalist Mike Patto(former Timebox). From the UK.
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Line-up: Clive Griffiths, bsgtr Olly Halsall, gtr, vibr, keyb John Halsey, dr Mike Patto, voc
Production: Muff Winwood.
Cover-design: Tony Benyon.
Photography: Allen Melina.
Liner notes:
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Colosseum (Daughter Of Time)
Cat No: 6 360 017
Release: 1970
Genre: Jazz Rock
Progresive/jazz/blues fusion vocal by Chris Farlowe and guitar by Dave "Clem" Clempson, from the UK.
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Line-up: Fred Alexander, vcl Harold Becket, trp, flhrn Louis Cennamo, bsgtr Mark Clarke, bsgtr Dave Clempson, gtr, voc Chris Farlowe, voc Dave Greenslade, voc, keyb Dick Heckstall-Smith, sax, narr Jon Hiseman, dr Nicholas Kraemer, vla Jack Rothstein, vl Barbara Thompson, fl, sax, voc Derek Wadsworth, trb Trevor Williams, vl
Production: Gerry Bron for Hit Record Productions Ltd.
Cover-design: Robin Nicol for Design Machine.
Photography:
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Recorded at: Lansdowne Studios.
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Beggar´s Opera (Act One)
Cat No: 6 360 018
Release: 1970
Genre: Progressive Rock
Keyboard driven progressive rock with classical influences, from Scotland.
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Line-up: Marshall Erskine, bsgtr Ricky Gardener, gtr Martin Griffiths, voc Alan Park, keyb Raymond Wilson, dr
Production: Bill Martin & Phil Coulter.
Cover-design: Marcus Keef.
Photography: Marcus Keef.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: De Lane Lee Studios.
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Legend (Legend (Red Boot) )
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Line-up: John Bobin, bsgtr, voc Bill Fifield, dr Mickey Jupp, voc, keyb, gtr Mo Whitham, gtr, voc
Production: Tony Visconti for David Knights Productions.
Cover-design: Karl Stoecker.
Photography: Karl Stoecker.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Advision.
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Gentle Giant (Gentle Giant)
Cat No: 6 360 020
Release: 1970
Genre: Progressive Rock
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Line-up: Paul Cosh, hrn Claire Denis, vlc Gary Green, gtr Ketty Minnear, voc, keyb, bsgtr, vlc, perc Derek Shulman, voc, bsgtr Philips Shulman, voc, rec, sax, trp Ray Shulman, bsgtr, vl, gtr, voc Martin Smith, dr
Production: Tony Visconti.
Cover-design: George Underwood.
Photography:
Liner notes: Toni Visconti.
Recorded at:
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Graham Bond (Holy Magic)
Cat No: 6 360 021
Release: 1971
Genre: Progressive Jazz
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Line-up: Aliki Ashman, voc Pete Bailey, dr Graham Bond, voc, keyb, sax Annette Brox, voc Victor Brox, keyb, voc, crnt Alex Dmochowski, bsgtr Rick Gretch, bsgtr John Gross, sax John Morsehead, gtr Godfrey McLean, dr Jerry Salisbury, crnt Kevin Stacey, gtr Diane Stewart, voc Steve York, bsgtr
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Liner notes: Graham Bond.
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Gravy Train (Gravy Train)
Cat No: 6 360 023
Release: 1970
Genre: Progressive Rock
Progressive hard rock, from the UK.
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Line-up: Norman Barrett, voc, gtr Barry Davenport, dr J.D.Hughes, voc, fl Les Williams, voc, bsgtr
Production: John Peel for Mike Vaughan Productions Ltd.
Cover-design: Hipgnosis.
Photography: Hipgnosis.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Olympic Sound Studios.
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Keith Tippett (Dedicated To You, But You Weren't Listening )
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Line-up: Roy Babbington, bsgtr, cb Gary Boyle, gtr Marc Charig, crnt Elton Dean, sax Nick Evans, trb Phil Howard, dr Bryan Spring, dr Keith Tippett, keyb Tony Uta, perc Nedville Whitehead, cb Robert Wyatt, dr
Production: Pete King for Ronnie Scott Directions.
Cover-design: Roger Dean & Martyn Dean.
Photography:
Liner notes: Richard Williams (Melody Maker).
Recorded at:
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Cressida (Asylum)
Cat No: 6 360 025
Release: 1971
Genre: Progressive Rock
Melodic progressive rock with great keyboard/guitar from the UK.
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Line-up: Iain Clark, dr Agnus Cullen, voc John Culley, gtr Peter Hennings, keyb Kevin McCarthy, bsgtr Harold McNair, fl.
Production: Ossie Byrne.
Cover-design: Marcus Keef.
Photography: Marcus Keef.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: I.B.C Studios.
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Still Life (Still Life)
Cat No: 6 360 026
Release: 1971
Genre: Progressive Rock
Progressive Rock with heavy organ and driving guitar in the mould of Uriah Heep.
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Line-up: Graham Amos, bsgtr Martin Cure, voc Terry Howells, keyb Alan Savage, dr
Production: Stephen Shane.
Cover-design: Design Machine.
Photography: Design Machine.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Recorded Sound Studios.
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Nucleus (We'll Talk About It Later)
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Line-up: Ian Carr, trp, flhrn Jeff Clyne, bsgtr, cb Karl Jenkins, sax, ob, keyb John Marshall, dr Brian Smith, sax Chris Spedding, gtr, bouz
Production: Pete King for Ronnie Scott Productions.
Cover-design: Roger Dean.
Photography:
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Recorded at: I.B.C Studios.
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Uriah Heep (Salisbury)
Cat No: 6 360 028
Release: 1971
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
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Line-up: Keith Baker, dr Mick Box, gtr, voc David Byron, voc Ken Hensley, keyb, gtr, voc Paul Newton, bsgtr, voc
Production: Gerry Bron for Hit record Productions Ltd. Brass and woodwinds arranged by John Fiddy
Cover-design: Bloomsbury Group.
Photography: Central Office of Information.
Liner notes: Ken Hensley.
Recorded at: Lansdowne Studios.
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Catapilla (Catapilla)
Cat No: 6 360 029
Release: 1971
Genre: Jazz Rock
Jazz-rock featuring guitar, saxophones and clarinets, from the UK.
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Line-up: Robert Calvert, sax Hugh Eaglestone, sax Malcolm Frith, dr Anna Meek, voc Thierry Reinhardt, sax, cl, fl Dave Taylor, bsgtr Graham Wilson, gtr.
Production: Patrick Meehan Jr.
Cover-design: Rick Breach.
Photography:
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Assagai (Assagai)
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Line-up: Fred Coker, voc, gtr Mongezi Feza, cornet Louis Moholo, dr Bizo Muggikana, sax Charles Ononogbo, bsgtr Dudu Pukwana, sax.
Production: Dave Watson.
Cover-design: Winston Branch.
Photography:
Liner notes: Dave Watson.
Recorded at:
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Nirvana (Local Anaesthetic )
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Line-up: Patrick Campbell-Lyons with help from Jade Warrior Sunbird Mrs.Kelly Jeremy Barlow Mother and Dave Mel Collins Glenn and Nicky.
Production: Patrick Campbell-Lyons.
Cover-design: Marcus Keef.
Photography: Marcus Keef.
Liner notes: Patrick Campbell-Lyons.
Recorded at: Island Studios.
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Patto (Hold Your Fire)
Cat No: 6 360 032
Release: 1971
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
Psychedelic progressive jazz rock featuring guitarist Ollie Halsall and vocalist Mike Patto(former Timebox). From the UK.
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Line-up: Clive Griffiths, bsgtr, voc Olly Halsall, gtr, vibr, keyb, voc John Halsey, dr Mike Patto, voc
Production: Muff Winwood.
Cover-design: Roger Dean, designed by Patto.
Photography:
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Recorded at: Island Studios.
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Jade Warrior (Jade Warrior)
Cat No: 6 360 033
Release: 1971
Genre: Progressive Rock
Progressive atmospheric rock with eastern influences, from the UK.
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Line-up: Tony Duhig, gtr Jon Field, fl, perc Glyn Havard, voc, bsgtr
Production: Jade Warrior.
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Ian Matthews (If You Saw Thro' My Eyes)
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Line-up: Gerry Conway, dr Sandy Denny, voc, keyb Pat Donaldson, bsgtr Ian Matthews, voc Tim Renwick, gtr Andy Roberts, gtr Keith Tippett, keyb Richard Thompson, gtr
Production: Ian Matthews. String arrangement by Del Newman.
Cover-design: Design Machine.
Photography: Steve Hiett.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Morgan Studios.
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May Blitz (The 2nd Of May)
Cat No: 6 360 037
Release: 1971
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
Heavy blues progressive rock, listen to For Mad Men Only. Great Album!! From the UK.
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Line-up: James Black, voc, gtr Reid Hudson, voc, bsgtr Tony Newman, dr
Production: John Anthony.
Cover-design: Tony Benyon.
Photography: Chris Hopper.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Air Studios.
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Daddy Longlegs (Oakdown Farm)
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Line-up: Peter Arnesen, voc, keyb Clif Carrison, dr Gary Holerman, voc, gtr Kurt Palomaki, bsgtr, cl, voc
Production: Tod Lloyd for Beppo Productions.
Cover-design: Hipgnosis.
Photography: Hipgnosis.
Liner notes: Rob Partridge.
Recorded at: Sound Techniques Studios.
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Ian Carr (Solar Plexus)
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Line-up: Harold Beckett, trp, flhrn Ian Carr, trp, flhrn Jeff Clyne, bsgtr, cb Karl Jenkins, keyb, sax, ob Chris Karan, perc John Marshall, dr Ron Matthewson, bsgtr Tony Roberts, sax, bscl Brian Smith, asx, fl Chris Spedding, gtr Kenny Wheeler, trp, flhrn Keith Winter, keyb
Production: Pete King for Ronnie Scott Directions Ltd.
Cover-design: B.E. Ltd.
Photography:
Liner notes: Ian Carr.
Recorded at:
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Magna Carta (Songs from Wasties Orchard)
Cat No: 6 360 040
Release: 1971
Genre: Folk Rock
Folk rock, from the UK.
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Line-up: Davy Johnstone, voc, gtr, mand, sit, keyb Chris Simpson, voc, gtr Glen Stuart, voc, lyre
Production: Gus Dudgeon for Tuesday Productions
Cover-design: Bloomsbury Group.
Photography: Bloomsbury Group-
Liner notes: Chris Simpson.
Recorded at: Trident Studios.
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Gentle Giant (Acquiring The Taste)
Cat No: 6 360 041
Release: 1971
Genre: Progressive Rock
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Line-up: Paul Cosh, trp, keyb Gary Green, gtr, bsgtr Kerry Minnear, voc, keyb, vibr, vlc Derek Shulman, voc, sax, keyb Ray Shulman, voc, bsgtr, vl, vla, gtr Phil Shulman, voc, sax, cl, keyb, trp Martin Smith, dr Tony Visconti, perc.
Production: Tony Visconti.
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Liner notes: Gentle Giant.
Recorded at: Air Studios.
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Graham Bond (We Put Our Magic On You)
Cat No: 6 360 042
Release: 1971
Genre: Progressive Jazz
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Line-up: Graham Bond, voc, sax, fl Gaspar Lawall, perc, Diane Stewart, voc, keyb John Weathers, dr
Production: Graham Bond.
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Tudor Lodge (Tudor Lodge)
Cat No: 6 360 043
Release: 1971
Genre: Progressive Rock
Progressive folk rock with traditional and modern instrumentation. From the UK.
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Line-up: Sergei Bezkorvany, vl Fred Buxton, vl Tony Coe, fl, cl Terry Cox, dr Lyndon Green, voc, gtr Graham Lyons, bssn, cl David Marcou, vl Douglas Moore, hrn Mike Morgan, gtr Suzanne Perreault, vlc Sonny, afr.dr John Stannard, voc, gtr Ann Steuart, voc, gtr, keyb, fl Danny Thompson, cb G.Wareham, ob
Production: Terry Brown.
Cover-design: Phil Duffy.
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Recorded at: Lansdowne Studios, London.
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VA (Heads Together First Round)
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Contributing bands: Jade Warrior Sunbird Jimmy Campbell Magna Carta Martin Carthy Nirvana John Dummer Assagai Daddy Longlegs Clear Blue Sky Tudor Lodge Pete Atkin Legend/ Lassoo
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Liner notes: Cas Thomas.
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Ramases (Space Hymns)
Cat No: 6 360 046
Release: 1971
Genre: Blues Art
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Line-up: Lol Creame, gtr, keyb Kevin Godley, dr, fl Graham Gouldman, gtr, bsgtr Ramases, voc Martin Raphael, sit Sel, voc Eric Stewart, gtr, keyb
Production: Ramases (the band)
Cover-design: Roger Dean.
Photography: Ramases.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Strawberry Studios.
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Dr.Z (Three Parts To My Soul Spiritus)
Cat No: 6 360 048
Release: 1971
Genre: Progressive Rock
Keyboard based progressive concept album, from the UK.
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Line-up: Keith Keyes, voc, keyb Bob Watkins, dr Rob Watson, bsgtr
Production: Keith Keyes.
Cover-design: Barney Bubbles & Phil Freaks.
Photography:
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Recorded at: Island Studios.
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Freedom (Through The Years)
Cat No: 6 360 049
Release: 1971
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
Heavy Blues Rock formed by guitarist Ray Royer and drummer Bobby Harrison, both from Procul Harum. Great Album!!!, from the UK.
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Line-up: Peter Dennis, voc, bsgtr, keyb Bobby Harrison, voc, dr Roger Saunders, voc, gtr, keyb
Production: Rodger Bain for Excellency.
Cover-design: ROC advertising.
Photography: Tim Fulford-Brown.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Island Studios.
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Black Sabbath (Master Of Reality)
Cat No: 6 360 050
Release: 1971
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
Hard and heavy metal rock, listen to "Sweet Leaf", "Children Of The Grave". GREAT album.
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Line-up: Geezer Butler, bsgtr Toni Iommi, gtr Ossie Osborne, voc, harm Bill Ward, dr
Production: Rodger Bain for Tony Hall Enterprises.
Cover-design: Bloomsbury Group.
Photography: (poster) by Marcus Keef.
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Gravy Train (Ballad of a Peaceful Man)
Cat No: 6 360 051
Release: 1971
Genre: Progressive Rock
Progressive melodic rock, from the UK.
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Line-up: Norman Barrett, voc, gtr Barry Davenport, dr J.D.Hughes, fl, keyb, sax, voc Les Williams, bsgtr, voc
Production: John Peel for Mike Vaughan Productions Ltd.
Cover-design:
Photography: Robert Lambert & Robert Lee.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Olympic Sound Studios.
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Ben (Ben)
Cat No: 6 360 052
Release: 1971
Genre: Progressive Rock
Progressive Jazz Rock led by guitarist Gerry Reid, from England.
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Line-up: Peter Davey, sax, fl, cl Alex Macleery, keyb Gerry Reid, gtr Len Surtees, bsgtr David Sheen dr, voc
Production: Malcolm Koss.
Cover-design: Rick Breach.
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Mike Absalom (Mike Absalom)
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Line-up: Mike Absalom, voc, gtr
Production: Patrick Campbell-Lyons.
Cover-design: Roger Dean.
Photography: Roger Dean.
Liner notes:
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Beggar´s Opera (Act One)
Cat No: 6 360 054
Release: 1970
Genre: Progressive Rock
Keyboard driven progressive rock with classical influences, from Scotland.
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Line-up: Marshall Erskine, fl, bsgtr (on Festival only) Ricky Gardiner, gtr,voc Martin Griffiths, voc Alan Park, keyb Gordon Sellar, bsgtr, gtr, voc Virginia Scott, keyb, voc Raymond Wilson, dr
Production: Phil Coulter & Bill Martin.
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Recorded at: Command Studios & De Lane Lea Studios.
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John Dummer (Blue)
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Line-up: John Dummer, dr Nick Pickett, voc, vl, gtr, keyb Adrian Pietryga, gtr Iain Thomson, bsgtr
Production: John Dummer & Nick Pickett.
Cover-design: Roger Dean.
Photography:
Liner notes: John Dummer.
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Ian Matthews (Tigers Will Survive)
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Line-up: Cal Bachelor, gtr Jimi Donald, dr Woolfe Flywheel, acc Ian Matthews, voc, gtr Jim Renwick, gtr Andy Roberts, gtr Bob Ronga, keyb Bruce Thomas, bsgtr Ray Warleigh, sax Ian Whitman, keyb
Production: Ian Matthews.
Cover-design:
Photography: Rick Ranken, Paul Nelson, Peter Gidion & David Ghar.
Liner notes:
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Paul Jones (Crucifix In A Horse Shoe)
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Line-up: Charlie Brown, gtr Richard Crooks, dr Paul Jones, voc Thomas Jefferson Kaye, gtr Kenneth Koser, vl, gtr Martin Kupersmith, gtr Robert Rizzo, bsgtr Ted Wender, keyb
Production: Ted Cooper.
Cover-design: Bloomsbury Group.
Photography: John Kelly.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Coordinated Sound Studios & 914 Studios.
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Linda Hoyle (Pieces Of Me)
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Line-up: Jeff Clyne, bsgtr, cb Linda Hoyle, voc Karl Jenkins, keyb, ob John Marshall, dr Colin Purbrook, keyb Chris Spedding, gtr
Production: Pete King for Ronnie Scott Productions.
Cover-design:
Photography: James Wedge.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Philips Studios.
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Jade Warrior (Released)
Cat No: 6 360 054
Release: 1971
Genre: Progressive Rock
Progressive atmospheric rock with eastern influences, from the UK.
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Line-up: Dave Conners, sax, fl Tony Duhig, gtr Jon Field, fl, perc Glyn Havard, voc, bsgtr Allan Price, dr
Production: Jade Warrior for D.H.F.Jade Ltd.
Cover-design: Jon Field.
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Liner notes:
Recorded at: Nova Sound.
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Legend (Moonshine)
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Line-up: John Bobin, bsgtr, voc, gtr Bob Clouter, dr Mickey Jupp, voc, gtr, keyb Mo Witham, gtr, voc
Production: Legend for David Knights Productions.
Cover-design: Marcus Keef.
Photography:
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Philips Studio.
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Hokus Poke (Earth Harmony)
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Line-up: Clive Blenkhorn, voc, gtr Smith Campbell, bsgtr Roger Clarke, gtr Johnnie Miles, dr
Production: Kenny Lynch for Specs Productions.
Cover-design: Bloomsbury Group.
Photography: John Kelly.
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Warhorse (Red Sea)
Cat No: 6 360 066
Release: 1972
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
Progressive heavy guitar based metal rock, with ex-Deep Purple bassist Nick Simper.Great Album!! From the UK.
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Line-up: Ashley Holts, voc Peter Parks, gtr Mac Poole, dr Nick Simper, bsgtr Frank Wilson, keyb
Production: Jan Kimmet.
Cover-design: Rick Breach.
Photography:
Liner notes: Jan Kimmet.
Recorded at: De Lane Lea Studios.
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Jackson Heights (5th Avenue Bus)
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Line-up: Brian Chatton, keyb, voc Mike Giles, dr Lee Jackson, bsgtr, voc, gtr, vlc John McBurnie, gtr, voc Roger McKew, gtr Dave Watts, keyb Lawrie Wright, keyb
Production: Lee Jackson + Al Shepheard for Stonewall Productions.
Cover-design:
Photography: Roger Stowell.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Trident Studios.
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Magna Carta (In Concert)
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Line-up: Davey Johnstone, gtr, mand, banj, voc Chris Simpson, voc, gtr Glen Stuart, voc, keyb, glock
Production: Cyril Smith.
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Recorded at: Concertgebouw, Amsterdam.
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Gordon (Gordon)
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Production: Ted Cooper & Thomas Jefferson Kaye.
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Gentle Giant (Three Friends)
Cat No: 6 360 070
Release: 1972
Genre: Progressive Rock
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Line-up: Gary Green, gtr, perc Kerry Minnear, voc, keyb, vibr Malcolm Mortimore, dr Derek Shulman, voc Philip Shulman, sax, voc Ray Shulman, voc, bsgtr, vl, gtr
Production: Gentle Giant.
Cover-design: Rick Breach.
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Black Sabbath (Vol 4)
Cat No: 6 360 071
Release: 1972
Genre: Hard/Heavy Rock
Hard and heavy metal rock, listen to "Supernaut", "Cornucopia"among others. GREAT album.
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Line-up: Geezer Butler, bsgtr Tony Iommi, gtr Ozzy Osbourne, voc Bill Ward, dr
Production: Patrick Meehan & Black Sabbath.
Cover-design: Bloomsbury Group.
Photography: Keith McMillan.
Liner notes:
Recorded at: Record Plant Los Angeles.
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Freedom (Is More Than a Word)
Cat No: 6 360 072
Release: 1972
Genre: Progressive Rock
A blend of UK Psychedelic Pop and Progressive Rock.
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Line-up: Pete Dennis, voc, bsgtr, gtr Bobby Harrison, voc, dr Steve Jolly, gtr Roger Saunders, voc, keyb, gtr
Production: Malcolm Ross.
Cover-design: Rick Breach.
Photography:
Liner notes: Poem by Laurence Craig-Green.
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Beggar´s Opera (Pathfinder)
Cat No: 6 360 073
Release: 1972
Genre: Progressive Rock
Keyboard driven progressive rock with classical influences, from Scotland.
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Line-up: Ricky Gardiner, voc, gtr Martin Griffiths, voc Alan Park, keyb Gordon Sellar, gtr, bsgtr, voc Ray Wilson, dr
Production: Beggar's Opera.
Cover-design: Peter Goodfellow(Bloomsbury Group)
Photography:
Liner notes: Martin Griffiths.
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Catapilla (Changes)
Cat No: 6 360 074
Release: 1972
Genre: Jazz Rock
Jazz-rock featuring guitar and saxophones, from the UK.
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Line-up: Robert Calvert, sax Brian Hanson, dr Anna Meek, voc Ralph Rolinson, keyb Carl Wassard, bsgtr Graham Wilson, gtr
Production: Colin Caldwell.
Cover-design: Martin Dean.
Photography:
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Vertigo Label: The Swirl Phase |
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The Label
The very concept of the Vertigo label was inaugurated in Britain.
As many record companies saw the opportunity to reach a now larger and more discerning record buying public, new labels were launched to cater for this audience. Listerners had grown up, had more money to spend and were more open to ambitious listening than they were some three years earlier.
Some companies dusted off an already forgotten label, like EMI
did with Regal Zonophone, or moulded an already existing label into a new form, like Decca did with Deram, and tried to fill it with new content. Other companies came up with newly designed subsidiary labels. Pye had Dawn, EMI had
Harvest, RCA had Neon. Philips/Phonogram
lifted the concept one rung higher on the ladder of ambition by introducing
Vertigo to the public in the autumn of 1969. As they did so, they were pretty late already, since the market for this kind of releases was now strongly dominated by Harvest and Deram, and, of course, the independents Island and Transatlantic.
The main initiator of the label seems to have been Gerry Bron,
a man most active in this kind of venture. He later started the Bronze
label. Another one would be Tony Reeves. They shared production duties on the first release.
As was typical of the time, Vertigo signed a wide array of acts, which somehow seemed to relate to the vague notion of ''serious''. This included prog-rock, blues-rock, jazz-rock, rock-jazz (we'll come to the difference perhaps later), hard-rock, folk-rock, singer/songwriter, and some hardly classifiable music too. Almost no mainstream music was released in this period.
The Logo
The logo is very cunningly designed: nine alternately black and white circles that decrease in size and whose midpoints follow a straight line are superimposed on each other. This again is repeated three times in ever smaller size. The three circle groups are alternately placed upward (1 and 3) and downward (2). The relation of the three circle groups is chosen so that the perimeter of the third lies on the midpoint of the first - the second lies halfway. Sounds complicated, but is in fact simplicity itself. This logo is one of record history's most astonishing. A special font is used for the word ''vertigo'', that usually is to be found beneath the ''swirl'' logo. This is an ''outline'' font, quite neutral in itself, that is just too fanciful to be business-like and too straight to be fantastic and thereby suited to almost any style of cover design.
The LP Covers
A lot of deliberation must have gone into the packaging. By now famous sleeve designers such as Marcus Keef and Roger Dean were invited to enhance the product with their designs. A fold-out cover was standard, many releases had more than that. From additional posters, through die-cut sleeves, from lyrics inserts to gimmix covers, nothing was left untried. One could with some justification take the point of view that the packaging stood the test of time often better than the music did.
The covers used for the British releases are made of good sturdy board. The surface is not glossy, nor is it laminated, thus allowing time to cause quite some wear (especially edge-wear) throughout the years. The cover-designs are of clearly above average quality. The swirl logo along with the special word logo is featured on the front of every but two UK issues. The spine is printed with the familiar in-house style that sets label name, band name and album name between tiny solid squares. These are on the upper part of the spine. The catalogue number is on the lower part.
Even the inner sleeve was part of the design and showed once again the logo minus the innermost swirl, this time in huge format, thereby refraining from any advertising with words. The middle of the logo was left open to let the label of the record peep through. The inner sleeves were lined with thin plastic that was glued to the inner sleeve from the inside. The glue was obviously of inferior quality: many inner sleeves have lost the plastic liner.
Source: Marcel Koopman www.vertigoswirl.com If you're hungry for more information, visit the site!!!
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