CRESSIDA 1970 UK 1st Swirl VERTIGO Rare LP(Top track - to play your little game)
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250
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Description
It will be difficult to find this album with the vinyl in better condition. This is a rare opportunity to buy an excellent example of a very collectable album. If the cover was in as good condition as the vinyl the price would increase to between £400 and £500 pounds.
From their official website
'Together for only two years between 1968 and 1970, Cressida have acquired almost mythical status as the band who released two superb albums in the early 70s before disappearing into obscurity, only to be re-discoverd by new generations coming to this legendary band's music for the first time.
Cressida biography
CRESSIDA were an excellent band of early British symphonic progressive scene. Their sound is mostly dominated by the most beautiful and symphonic Hammond organ (dirty, and mellow), piano, bass, guitar, and drums. The instrumental sections are equally good, and tend to be typical of early 70s English prog rock. Thanks to the captivating atmospheres and the technical ability of the musicians. Similar bands include FANTASY, BEGGARS' OPERA, CIRKUS, GRACIOUS, and SPRING.
Both CRESSIDA albums (Cressida and Asylum) are excellent and very rare now (both were original Vertigo "Swirls"). Their self-titled debut is an early seventies forgotten classic with delicate vocals, gobs of organ and acoustic guitar.
First released on the renowned Vertigo label, copies of Cressida's original vinyl albums are now considered by many as classics of their kind and have become highly collectable'.
Tracklist
A1 To Play Your Little Game A2 Winter Is Coming Again A3 Time For Bed A4 Cressida A5 Home And Where I Long To Be A6 Depression B1 One Of A Group B2 Lights In My Mind B3 The Only Earthman In Town B4 Spring '69 B5 Down Down B6 Tomorrow Is A Whole New DayCredits
- Bass – Kevin McCarthy (3)
- Design [Cover] – Teenburger
- Drums – Iain Clark
- Engineer – Robin Thompson
- Guitar – John Heyworth
- Harpsichord, Piano, Organ – Peter Jennings
- Producer – Ossie Byrne
- Vocals – Angus Cullen (tracks: A1 to A4, A6 to B6), John Heyworth (tracks: A5)
Notes
Released on a ''swirl'' Vertigo label in a fold-out cover. Swirl inner sleeve.A Philips Record Product; The record label shows the words 'a philips record product' making this the early pressing. I cannot see any scratches, scuffs or warping and the vinyl looks perfect even under a bright spotlight. I have never touched the tracks as it has always been held at the edges avoiding fingermarks. On playing at 1.5 grams tracking weight with an Ariston turntable and moving coil cartridge the sound is rich and clean with no scratches or jumping. There is a tiny non repeating click on Side B track one. This is why the vinyl is graded as excellent +.
Barcode and Other Identifiers
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side A): 847904 1Y//1?420 (looks like 1 and 6 next)
- Matrix / Runout (Runout Side B): 847904 2Y//1?420 (looks like 11 and 6 next)
- Label on side B, VO7 847904 VTY, 847904 2Y
Review by marcel records
One of Vertigo's finest hours, this is. It's progressive rock from Scotland, nothing less, but almost all irritating traits of that genre are carefully avoided. The mellow emotional singing is free from any mannerisms, the compositions are among the most moving in this realm. There is room for everyone in the production and the playing is refined, even restrained, but without sacrificing any of its splendour. Another point in favour: there is great variety of approach, both instrumentally and stilistically, yet the sound is immediately ?recognizable. Stately striding from one climax to another, this still stands as one of the highlights of early British prog. A record that proves that aspirations do not necessarily become pretensions. Melodically extremely affecting with too many highlights to mention, this comes wholeheartedly recommended.
My Ratings are :-
Record (Excellent+)
The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks and very little lessening in sound quality.
Cover (Good)The cover and inner sleeve suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, and discoloration due to age and use. You can see removing the advertising label has lifted the picture and left white cardboard on the top right hand side of the front cover. All marks are shown in full detail in the pictures.
It will be difficult to find this album with the vinyl in better condition. If the cover was in as good condition as the vinyl the price would increase to between £400 and £500 pounds. If you have any questions or want further clarification just ask.
Gradings via the RECORD COLLECTOR Grading System are....
MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint. EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and/or creasing. VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable. GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discoloration, etc. FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and/or defaced. POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing. BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection-filler.
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