A BEAUTY 1972 "SWIRL VERTIGO" UK ORIG JACKSON HEIGHTS FIFTH AVE BUS PROG
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ORIGINAL 1972 UK SWIRL VERTIGO FIRST PRESS GIMMIX GATEFOLD COVER = TOP COPY!
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JACKSON HEIGHTS
"FIFTH AVENUE BUS"
UK- SWIRL VERTIGO - 6360 067
BEAUTIFUL TOP COPY with opening bus doors gatefold cover
RARE and sought after 1972 "SWIRL VERTIGO" British original ... in gimmix gatefold cover (the bus doors open up on front cover!) This is a extra-clean top copy, appears the doors to te bus have never been opened!
INCLUDES THE ELUSIVE (minty) plastic lined swirl Vertigo inner sleeve!
Jackson Heights ~ FIFTH AVENUE BUS
Lee Jackson was the bassist and vocalist in celebrated classical rock pioneers The Nice, who was pretty much left high and dry when Keith Emerson had bigger ideas and formed ELP. One would assume that Jackson Heights would consist of Jackson and backing guys, so the first surprise is that the vocals are shared between three, and that this blend is one of the group's major strengths. It is also interesting to learn that on vocals and guitars is one John McBurnie who would later turn up as vocalist/co-writer on Patrick Moraz's unstoppable `Story Of I' and successor `Out In The Sun'. The core trio is completed by Brian Chatton an equally capable keyboardist/vocalist.
This trio went out on the road without a drummer, an economic necessity, as well as perhaps a desire to distance themselves from the full-on organ driven electric assault of The Nice. In the studio however it was a different story and it is an extreme pleasure to hear the mighty and unmistakable Mike Giles (King Crimson) performing on Drums throughout. For family tree fans it's a parallel Nice/King Crimson pairing to show that it wasn't all about what Emerson and Lake did next.
The first thing to remark upon about the music itself is that it is sophisticated, highly listenable and extremely well recorded. It is one of life's eternal mysteries why records recorded in 1972 sound better than they do today. Excellently constructed music, crisp acoustic guitars, beautifully recorded vocals and punchy drums make this a joy to listen to. For fans of adventurous, timeless music, this is a great listen, it is difficult to find comparisons but if you enjoy the McDonald and Giles album, this will be right up your alley. It eschews the traditional bombastic elements of the genre and concentrates on warm, immaculately arranged and played songs which rarely lose focus and sound extremely fresh today.
The shape of the album is highlighted by 'Pastor Roger' with a stop-start arrangement and dynamics reminiscent of Genesis’ quirkier songs like "Harold The Barrel," especially the chorus. The cynicism in the lyrics is worthy of John Lennon, ending with mocking variations on the Christian anthems All Things Bright And Beautiful and Onward Christian Soldiers
Brian Chatton / keyboards, vocals
Michael Giles / drums
John McBurnie / guitar, keyboards, vocals
Lee Jackson / bass, guitar, vocals
Tramp/Dog Got Bitten
Autumn Brigade
Long Time Dying
Sweet Hill Tunnel
Laughing Gear
House In The Country
Rent A Friend
Luxford
Pastor Roger
CONDITION: The cover: rated: M- very clean gatefold, the fragile UK production features a gimmix cover in that the doors to the bus open (appears the bus doors have never been opened - usually they are bent or creased, this copy, sterling mint bus doors resistant to being opened.) Overall an extremely fresh appearance -- there are no delete marks, no split seams, no bends, and no writing ...
The vinyl: Rated: M- loads of clear shine over both sides, no marks, will play flawless, i.e. CLEAN audio ...both UK VERTIGO SWIRL labels are clean
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 ALL PAYMENTS SHOULD BE MADE WITHIN 5 DAYS Of AUCTIONS END 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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