ULTRA RARE UK Heavy Prog Hard Psych LP ORIGINAL album

FUZZY DUCK

 "Same-Self Titled"

 This is the original MEGA RARE FUZZY DUCK - Same "self titled",ENGLAND 1971 UK pressing  on the BLACK MAM Label Records Stereo ( MAM-AS 1005 ).This killer hard progressive rock LP had a definite psych edge and was one of the very best LPs from the UK during that time period.This is a ultra rare original UK pressing of a rare heavy progressive psych rock album. Only 500 original copies were pressed!! On the black label, with silver print. Matrix numbers are machine stamped in trail off.Fantastic copy of this classic UK prog/psych album!  This is an ultra rare 38 YEARS OLD LP, gets 3 stars in the Pokora book. A rare find in this fantastic condition!!!! 

CONDITION

The cover is laminated on front, and is in NM- to EX+ condition,close to perfect! Strong corners and beautiful on the front very light wear on the left edge and shadow light ring wear on the top.Very clean on the back,neat sticker on the white from store in Lebanon !?

The vinyl record is in EX+ to NM- condition,very light surface hairlines sleeve scuffs. 

ONLY 500 COPIES !!?????

SO SO RARRRRRE - MAM MONSTER!!!

Laminated front cover.

Mega rare UK PROG / PSYCH EX+

-ULTRA RARE KILLER ALBUM-

ORIGINAL PROG. MONSTER FROM ENGLAND

A much sought-after classic of U.K. underground progressive rock and psychedelia, this was issued in a scarce edition. The album reached legendary status by affiliation, as it features Mick Harnsworth of Five Day Week Straw People and Andromeda, and Roy Sharland, a keyboardist who later worked with the Crazy World of Arthur Brown and Spice. This album is classic keyboard-driven British progressive rock in the vein of Soft Machine and Caravan.

FUZZY DUCK totally wasted killer UK prog.

Though the brief career of Fuzzy Duck may only have consisted of one album and two singles the musical history of its various members! Formed in 1970 and based in North London the original line up consisted of guitarist/vocalist Grahame White, ex-Andromeda, bassist Mick Hawksworth, organist Roy Sharland and ex-Tucky Buzzard drummer Paul Francis. Managed by Gordon Mills, who also managed Tom Jones and Gilbert O'Sullivan, Fuzzy Duck signed to MAM Records, a subsidiary of Decca, and recorded their self-titled debut LP (MAM LP 1005). However just before the album was released White left (later turning up in Capability Brown, Krazy Kat and Jackie Lynton Band) and was replaced by Garth Watt Roy. His first recordings with the band came via the "Double Time Woman"/"Just Look Around You" single (MAM 37) released in August 1971. A second single "Big Brass Band"/"One More Hour"(MAM 51) was released in November 1971 but by the end of the year they decided to go their separate ways.

Garth Watt Roy teamed up with his bassist brother Norman to form the Greatest Show On Earth who released two albums, "Horizons" and "The Going's Easy", for EMI's progressive Harvest label. Since then he's recorded with the likes of East Of Eden, Limey, Marmalade, Steamhammer, Bonnie Tyler, Barbara Dickson, The Barron Knights and was also a founder member of The Q Tips. Mick Hawksworth went on to work with Matthew Fisher before teaming up with Alvin Lee for The Ten Years After LPs "Rocket Fuel" and "Ride On". Drummer Paul Francis went on to work with Tranquillity, Maggie Bell, Mick Ronson, and Chris Spedding and has recently been touring with Steve Harley.

Line-up:

Grahame White (electric & acoustic guitars, vocals), Mick Hawksworth (bass, vocals,bass & classical guitars; electric cello), Roy Sharland (organ(+ "ducking voices" - on 6), Paul Francis (drums & percussion), Garth Watt Roy (guitar)

Tracklist:
Side one: 1. Time will Be Your Doctor - 5:06 (Francis, White,brown)
2. Mrs. Prout -6:45 (Francis, Sharland)
3. Just Look Around You -4:20 (Hawhsworth)
4. Afternoon Out -5:20 (Francis, Sharland)
Side two: 5. More Than I Am -5:30 (Hawhsworth)
6. Country Boy -6:00 (Francis, Sharland, White)
7. In Our Time -6:49 (Hawhsworth)

8. A Word From Big D -1:51

This is one of the many harder-edged and organ dominated progressive bands that emerged in the early Seventies. The musicians were Paul Francis (drums, percussion), Mick (Doc) Hawksworth (bass, vocals, acoustic 12-string, electric cello), Roy (Daze) Sharland (organ, electric piano) and Grahame White (guitar, vocals, acoustic guitar). The eponymous album from 1971 has obvious hints from mainly ATOMIC ROOSTER but also VANILLA FUDGE!

FUZZY DUCK’s pleasant vocals, a tight rhythm-section, strong guitar work and, the most delightful element, floods of Hammond organ. This reminds of Ken Hensley from early URIAH HEEP and Manfred Wieczorke from German heavy progressive band JANE. The guitar play is excellent, featuring fiery solos and catchy riffs. The final song “A word from big D” includes the so called ‘ducking vocals’ from keyboard player Roy (Daze) Sharland, very funny to hear. FUZZY DUCK's music has echoes from ATOMIC ROOSTER, VANILLA FUDGE and QUATERMASS!

If you like the Hammond organ, don’t miss this album.

Related Artists

Andromeda, Capability Brown, Mick Clarke Band, East of Eden, Five Day Week Straw People, Gerry and the Pacemakers, Glencoe, The Greatest Show on Earth, Killing Floor, Krazy Kat, Limey, Living Daylights, The Marmalade, Melody Fair, Q-Tips, Soul Journey, Steamhammer, Alvin Lee & Ten Years Later, Tucky Buzzard

KEYWORDS: progressive psych psychedelic jam garage nuggets fuzz acid flowers hippy hippie pokora

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Number of Records/Weight
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Please note that some heavier vinyl, gate-fold jackets, inserts, etc. may increase weight equivalent to 2records.     

I also use +/- if I feel a record comes between a grade  

LP condition GRADING system:

M (MINT) : Sealed, never opened or played, new in original package.

NM (NEAR MINT) : Near perfect copy, played only a few times. At worst it may have one or two insignificant flaws. This is the highest grade I give for a non-sealed (used) record.

EX (EXCELLENT) : Clean copy, slight surface marks/hairlines, cover has minor defaults.

VG++ (VERY GOOD++) : More surface marks, minor flaws, or cover wear, minor edge wear (cover). Nothing serious but is not graded EX because of few minor defaults.

VG+ (VERY GOOD +) : Played a lot, will show signs of handling, has marks, possibly few light scratches but no jumps or sticks. Cover wear (light ring wear, heavier corner or edge wear on cover).

VG (VERY GOOD) : Used record, played a lot, has marks, few scratches, some crackling while playing and but no jumps or sticks. Still quite listenable. Cover may have heavy corner, edge wear or split seams.

G (GOOD) : Played a lot and more (but still playable), lot of scratches, crackles a lot while playing, may have jump or sticks and cover is damaged...so not so good ! This record must be very rare to be proposed in this state !!!

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