1972 UK SWIRL VERTIGO Beggars Opers PATHFINDER Prog
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RARE 1972 SWIRL VERTIGO PROG PSYCH COLLECTIBLE
BEGGARS OPERA
Pathfinder
\ UK - VERTIGO (SWIRL) - 6360 073
Original 1972 BRITISH first pressing really excellent and extremely diverse prog rock album.
This is the famous VERTIGO SWIRL first pressing with the 6 panels fold out poster cover.
Pathfinder is mix an heavy rock and melodic progressive movements that combines long suites to some shorter songs in the vein of Cressida or Raw Material, and with a constant presence of a mellotron and harpsichord keyboards -- listen to them in the long strange and *best* version of "McArthur Park." As in the first Beggar's Opera albums, there's always an aggressive electric guitar, which compensates for the sometimes melodic atmospheres...Other standouts includes a couple of sinister, occult-themed songs, with "The Witch" and "Madame Doubtfire" that could remind you of the Crazy World of Arthur Brown (without Arthur Brown's distinct vocals) or Black Widow -- the music is actually quite in line with British progressive rock of the time: emphasis on strong melodies. As for the keyboards, the hammond organ is by for the most dominant. "Hobo" which starts the album off bold & rocked-out in a very catchy affair, and the title track has great vocal harmonies that sound exactly how the Byrds might have sounded like if they were a progressive band. Some collectors consider "PATHFINDER" as their peak...
1. Hobo (4:40)
2. MacArthur Park (8:20)
3. The Witch (5:26)
Side 2
4. Pathfinder (3:44)
5. From Shark to Haggis (6:38)
6. Stretcher (4:50)
7. Madame Doubtfire (4:15)
CONDITION: The large multi fold out poster cover has rub wear along the fold out creases and light shelf wear on front panal of cover VG(+), still should service many collectors without a problem, all considered ( being very rare and wanted)
The vinyl is glossy on both sides having nothing more than visual inner sleeve type paper scuffs, VG++ CLEAN ... and plays very enjoyable without distractions
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
NOTE: All Items backed by money back guarantee! IF you have a problem PLEASE let us solve for you BEFORE leaving ANY negative feedback. Thanks! GRADING SCALE: M, M-, EX, VG++,VG+, VG, VG- M Completely clean, no marks M- Carefully used, looks clean, plays clean, shiny gloss, no marks EX Faint scuff or superficial mark, near M-, high gloss, plays clean VG++ Glossy with minimal scuffing or light mark playing very nice, clean VG+ a bit more scuff or markls still plays well with very minimal surface at worse VG more marks/scratches only minor, nothing deep, no loud clicks or pops this grade is abused by many, VG here does not mean "trashed" VG- surface noise present, will not have skips or jumps SHIPPING: (Attention: Items are sent out every Friday of each week) USA: $4.00 = Media Mail = U.S.A / delivery confirmation included (add 1.00 each additional LP/disc) $8.50 = Priority = U.S.A. /delivery confirmation included. (add $1.00 each additional LP) CANADA shipping is $8.50 AIRMAIL ...please add $1.50 for each additional LP MEXICO shipping is $9.95 AIRMAIL ... please add $1.50 for each additional Lp NOTE: Please wait until receipt of OUR invoice for proper shipping charges ***To our international OVERSEAS customers*** Due to the increase in U.S.A. postal shipping rates, we are forced to restructure shipping charges. Please see chart below. It is our hopes to provide you with our best possible service and keeping your shipping costs as low as possible. We have had problems with many international shipping orders costing us more than actual (higher) charges; The more Lp's you get in one parcel, the better the shipping costs, so we urge you to take advantage that we will HOLD your purchases to save YOU on shipping costs. IMPORTANT: Pay each invoice you receive, and, if you wish, ask us to HOLD your order reach lowest shipping costs. We value ALL our customers and will continue to list MANY interesting "rare" 60's & 70's Lp's that we obtain in our constant search and travels over all parts of the U.S. Thank you for your continued interests. International AIR MAIL shipping charges (all countries apply): 1 Lp = $14.00 2 Lp = $18.00 3 Lp's = $24.00 4 Lp's = $30.00 5 Lp's = $36.00 6 Lp's = $42.00 7 Lp's = $45.00 8 Lp's = $48.00 9 Lp's = $51.00 10 Lp's = $54.00 11 Lp's = $57.00 12 Lp's = $60.00 13 Lp's = $63.00 14 Lp's = $66.00 15 Lp's = $69.00 MULTIPLE LP SETS COUNT EACH DISC FOR SHIPPING COST (double Lp count as 2-Lp, etc.) Items In All Parcels Are Well Protected = The disc of an LP will always be separated from its cover (avoiding seam splits,etc) ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END Appropriate Feedback Is Left AFTER Yours Is Left BIDDERS PLEASE = Do Not Bid If You Are Not Serious About Following Through The Transaction! ALL ITEMS GUARANTEED FOR WINNING BID - LESS SHIPPING!
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