ATOMIC ROOSTER IN HEARING OF 1st UK PRESS ToP AuDiO PrOg RoCk PsYcH KiLlEr

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ATOMIC ROOSTER ''IN HEARING OF ATOMIC ROOSTER''

1ST UK PRESS CAT NO. PEG 1 ON THE 1ST ISSUE PEGASUS LABELS!

AWESOME TOP AUDIO! EARLIEST -1U-1U MATRIX! 

 From my fathers personal collection. He has accumilated more than 50,000 albums over a period of more than 45 years or more. I have his permission and help, to list some of his records using this format that is familier to his own listings. This is the 1st issue 1st UK pressing.  Featureing the earliest 1u 1u matrix endings, (earliest for the best audio quality available on vinyl ) Please note! This is listed for its collectability rather than for its condition.  The vinyl and audio are graded at least excellent to excellent plus, this plays through awesome without any loud clicks or pops, just minor interfearence heard in isolated places only. The 1st issue E.Day & co printed gate fold has light general ware and tare with age  but is complete without and splits or tares. Please read below for full descriptionmGreat playable and collectable 1st UK pressing! Prog, Rock, Psych album.

Atomic Rooster were an English progressive rock band, composed of former members of the The Crazy World of Arthur Brown. Throughout their history, keyboardist Vincent Crane was the only constant member, and wrote the majority of their material. Their history is defined by two periods, in the early 1970s and the early 1980s. Their genre in music is difficult to define, since they went through radical changes in very short times during the life of the band. However, their best-known era represented a more hard rock/progressive rock sound, exemplified by their only hit singles, "Tomorrow Night" (UK #11) and "The Devil's Answer" (UK #4), both in 1971

In summer 1969, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown had to cease touring in the middle of their second US tour because of keyboardist Vincent Crane's mental illness. When he recovered, he and drummer Carl Palmer took the step to leave Arthur Brown and return to England, the return date being Friday 13 June 1969, which was the year of the Rooster in the Chinese calendar, and arranged a meeting with Brian Jones to discuss a collaboration. After his death, they adopted the name Atomic Rooster (with influence from the US band Rhinoceros), and soon recruited Nick Graham on bass and vocals. 

 They followed with what had emerged as The Crazy World of Arthur Brown formula of vocals, organ, bass, and drums. They soon undertook live dates around London; at their first headlining gig the opening act was Deep Purple. They eventually struck a deal with B & C Records and began recording their debut album in December 1969. Their first LP, Atomic Roooster was released in February 1970, along with a single, "Friday the 13th". By March, Crane felt it was best that they add a guitarist, and recruited John Du Cann from acid/progressive rock band Andromeda. However, just as Du Cann joined, Graham left. Du Cann (who played guitar and sang for Andromeda) took over vocal duties, whilst Crane overdubbed the bass lines on his Hammond Organ with a combination of left hand and foot pedals. Atomic Rooster resumed gigging until the end of June, when Carl Palmer announced his departure to Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Ric Parnell filled the drum spot until August, when the young Paul Hammond was recruited from Farm to the drum spot. They then recorded their second album, Death Walks Behind You, released in September 1970. Originally it was not commercially successful, as with the first album, but by February 1971, the single, "Tomorrow Night" reached #11 in the UK Singles Chart, with the album reaching #12 in the UK Albums Chart. 

 Atomic Rooster made an appearance on the Top of the Pops, and toured to support their music. In June 1971, just before they began configuring their line-up once again, the single "Devils Answer" hit #4 in the UK. 

 Atomic Rooster saw considerable popularity, and singer Pete French was brought in at the end of June. They began recording In Hearing of Atomic Rooster (UK #18). The sound diverged from Death Walks Behind You though, since French's vocals were much more bluesy, and the music followed suit. Both Du Cann and Hammond were unhappy with this, and left after the album was released to form Daemon (with John Gustafson and Hard Stuff, respectively. 

 The latest Atomic Rooster line-u 

p never played any concerts, and replacements were brought in: Steve Bolton on guitar and Ric Parnell on drums, who eventually joined the group permanently. This line-up went on tour, including a benefit gig in September, supporting The Who. At the end of the year, French moved on to join Cactus. Crane then recruited Chris Farlowe, at that time in Colosseum, to take the place of French. They went on tour and recorded another album in spring 1972!.

They released the album Made 

 In England along with the single "Stand by Me", now on Dawn. They were more into soul at this point, and all the progressive and heavy rock leanings from the other releases had receded. The single did not chart, and the album just barely caught any attention, but touring followed through. Steve Bolton left at the end of 1972, and was replaced by John Goodsall, under the name Johnny Mandala. They released the album Nice 'n' Greasy in 1973 with the single "Save Me", and a re-working of "Friday the 13th". This time, it was in a complete funk style. After nearly two years without any hits, Dawn Records dropped the group and Atomic Rooster began to split. After a tour, Farlowe, Mandala and Parnell left. The single "Tell Your Story, Sing Your Song" was released in March 1974 as "Vincent Crane's Atomic Rooster" on Decca. All subsequent gigs were played by Crane along with members of the blues band Sam Apple Pie. A final concert was played in February 1975, a benefit gig for the RSPCA. Afterwards, Crane disbanded Atomic Rooster!!. 

In Hearing of is the th 

ird album by British rock band Atomic Rooster. Although not included on the album, "The Devil's Answer" single was released just prior to it, becoming the band's highest chart success at number 4 in the UK. This helped push the album to a number 18 UK chart placing! 

Track Listing   

Side one 

 "Breakthrough" (Vincent Crane/Pat Darnell) 6:18

"Break the Ice" (John Du Cann) 4:59

"Decision/Indecision" (Crane/Darnell) 3:50

"A Spoonful of Bromide Helps the Pulse Rate Go Down" (Crane) 4:38 

 Side two

"Black Snake" (Crane/Darnell) 5:59

"Head in the Sky" (Du Cann) 5:38 "The Rock" (Crane) 4:31

"The Price" (Crane) 5:16 

The Matrix

Side1 ''PEG 1 A-1U''

Side 2 ''PEG 1 B-1U''

The Mother Stampers

Side 1 ''1'' ''T''

Side 2 ''2'' ''G O''

The vinyl

This is the original thicker type of vinyl only found like this on the earliest pressings! This vinyl lays perfectly flat on the turntable and retains its original sheen from new! On initial inspection this I find it hard to see a blemish  on the playing surface apart from a very small/tiny scuff type mark only to mention thaty I can see on side 1 only ! Any other marks that could possibly be seen would be sleeve removal marks at least no marks or scratches that would cause any loud clicks or pops!!

The Audio Quality

I have play tested the vinyl two times prior to listing at very loud volume on a top system! This plays through cristal clear and very vibrant throughout!  without distortion and i heard no loud clicks or pops,, any light isolated background static/crackle that may be heard during some quieter places  (common on this pressing), is extreemely minimal indeed and nothing majorwould spoil the overal awesome audio effect in my opinion! Please note, I heard three or four scuff type noises in one place on the first track (very quiet track) on side 1. to mention caused by a tiny scuff mark that I could see. I would grade the audio at least excellent to excellent plus for the most part in my opinion!

Please note! I always add this disclaimer! Please allow for the odd light static tick\crackle\ticks (not consistant throughout the audio! Please remember that this is a genuine early pressing that is at least 40 years old and would have originally been played on a 40 years old system!!  

The Labels

These are the original 1st issue Pegasus label variation!  little if no spindle ware the hole is perfectly round! Any rub marks on the labels are only realy noticed if looked for (see photos) also just light spidering looks like this has had only minimal play in my opinion.

 Record Sleeve

This is the original plain white  and UK patented sleeve without any edge splits or tares, light creasing/staining with age only!

The Cover

This is the original 1st issue E.Day & co printed, unlaminated gatefold cover! strong and straight condition after 40 years! Amaizingly there is no edge splits or tares. Please note. There is light general storage ware with age,, in the form of light general edge rubbing/staining only realy  noticed if looked for in my opinion any creases are just light at the rear noticed if looked for .  This is graded at least vg plus to excellent  in my opinion!

HOW I SEND MY RECORDS!

THIS ALBUM WILL BE SENT IN A LARGE BOX WITH CARDBOARD STIFFENERS THE ALBUM IS ALWAYS PUT IS A POLY SLEEVE AND ENCASED IN THE BOX WITH PLENTY OF BUBBLEWRAP FOR ADDED PROTECTION (SEE PHOTOS)

As always I have tried to give my honest personal opinion when describing items listed! Although it is my honest opinion! I always urge others to do their own personal research on any items that they are interested in purchasing, before, they commit to bidding!) I have Highlighted all aspects as clearly as possible!! I have taken time to play this vinyl track for track to give a clear and accurate description of the audio quality as i hear it. (please look at my completed listings of albums that I have sold of this calaber (more than 1000 items) and you will see that I normally get it right) I have also provided as many photos as I can and supersized so that all aspects can be seen clearly in strong light!!!!!Please note! These photos are the actual item for sale and not copies of other items!!!!!!!

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