Elmer Gantry's Velvet Opera LP - Mint Psych Promo unpl.
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ELMER GANTRY'S VELVET OPERA - MINT EPIC STEREO 26415 This is a beautiful unplayed copy from a tv station that didn't use this kind of music. It sat in the library basement of a university for 30+ years with a couple thousand other cool records I have. There are a couple of stamps on it and a library label, but otherwise - very clean - appears unplayed. Here's a good source for info: http://www.marmalade-skies.co.uk/elmer.htm And a wiki entry: The group emerged from a soul/blues band called 'The Five Proud Walkers'. After supporting the Pink Floyd, they were inspired to change their approach and become a more psychedelic outfit. The band consolidated as Richard Hudson on drums, John Ford on bass, Colin Forster on lead guitar, Jimmy Horrocks (Horovitz) on organ and flute, and Dave Terry on vocals and harmonica. Initially just calling themselves Velvet Opera, they developed their full name when Terry took to wearing a cape and preacher's hat in the style of the character in the 1960 movie Elmer Gantry. They started to make club appearances in London, using electronic backing sounds, and soon securing a record deal with CBS's "Direction" label. Their first recording was the song "Flames", which made it into the lower reaches of the UK charts in 1968 and was later covered on stage by Led Zeppelin. Further singles and a self-titled album followed, including the track "Mary Jane" which was taken off the BBC playlist after they realised its drug connotations. Good luck!
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