BYZANTIUM S/T SAME LP UK ORIG A&M RARE PROG PSYCH FOLK ORA CHAS JANKEL IAN DURY

	£		28
	$		37

Item :

BYZANTIUM ~ BYZANTIUM LP

Original 1972 U.K. first issue stereo pressing released on the brown A&M label AMLH 68104.

Description :

Very rare and hard to find prog classic that has become increasingly collectable over the last few years.

Originally formed in 1970 by Jamie Rubenstein, who had played previously with Nico Ramsden as an acoustic duo, and with Robin Sylvester and Mick Barakan in Ora, who had recorded one album in 1969. Rubenstein formed a band with these former bandmates and others, but the early line ups were fluid and several members joined and left.

In 1971 they recorded Live and Studio with a band line up comprising Jamie Rubenstein on 12 string guitar, guitarist Mick Barakan (later known as Shane Fontayne), bassist Robin Lamble and drummer Steve Corduner; augmented by Chas Jankel on guitar and piano and by synthesiser players David Hentschel and Robin Sylvester. The album, comprising one side of 5 studio tracks and one of 3 live tracks, predominantly in a psychedelic style, was self produced as a promotion, the back cover stating “Byzantium are seeking a hard working agency, recording company & publishing company”. Only 100 were pressed, making it extremely collectable, and although "fans considered it their best set, few were actually in a position to know".

Byzantium were due to play at the famous Greasy Truckers Party in February 1972, but could not appear due to a power-cut, however, they were signed up by A&M Records. Ramsden rejoined, but Rubenstein and Barakan left, so Jankel became a permanent member. Lamble, Jankel, Ramsden and Corduner recorded Byzantium, engineered by Roy Thomas Baker and produced by Sylvester, on which Rubenstein, Alan Skidmore (sax) and Frank Ricotti (timpani) appeared as a guests. Between the recording and the release of the album, Ramsden left, and Rubenstein and Barakan rejoined. The album showed a shift from their earlier psychedlic style, towards folk-rock, and did not sell particularly well.

Chas Jankel later joined Ian Dury as a member of The Blockheads.

Condition ~ Vinyl :

The vinyl is in super clean EXCELLENT condition with just a couple of faint surface hairlines. Plays superbly.

Condition ~ Sleeve :

The classic striking sleeve is in great shape with just a couple of very light creases and a small patch of tape residue on the opening edge. No splits, tears or writing. VG++ condition.

Condition ~ Labels :

Both labels are nice and clean. No writing. Barely any signs of use.

Matrix Numbers :

Earliest possible !!!

Side one : AMLH 68104 A1

Side two : AMLH 68104 B1

Miscellaneous :

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