GONG Camembert Electrique 1974 UK VIRGIN 1st PRESS - ONE PLAY - NEAR MINT
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Feb 13, 2019
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Feb 7, 2019
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GONG Camembert Electrique 1974 UK VIRGIN 1st PRESS - ONE PLAY - NEAR MINT
GONGCamembert Electrique
1974 VIRGIN (VC 502) FIRST UK PRESSING OF GONG'S CLASSIC 1971 "Camembert Electrique"
LOVELY COPY - ONCE PLAYED WITH BEAUTIFULLY CLEAN SOUND
PRESSED WITH THE FIRST ISSUE BLACK AND WHITE VIRGIN LABELS
CORRECTED MATRIX:
SIDE ONE: VC (1505 crossed out) 502 A-1U (etched 'PIERRE')
SIDE TWO: VC (1505 crossed out) 502 B-1U (etched 'NORMALE')
MOTHERS/STAMPERS: 1/G and 1/M
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL BLACK SLEEVE
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL PLAIN WHITE INNER WITH UK PATENT NUMBER AND "MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN" TEXT PRINTED IN BLUE
This is a classic, the epitome of the band's early Daevid Allen phase with Ph.P.'s (pothead pixies) in full, blazing glory.
In its infancy, Gong was a unique prog rock band that branched out in all directions at once while most other prog bands chose simply one path or another. Camembert Electrique is a testament to that.
The band's eclectic "electric cheese" rock is a mixture of psychedelic rock, spacey atmospherics and lyrics, and doses of jazz often presented with a pop sensibility, yet always intense.
From the first cut on Camembert, you are transported to planet Gong via the voice of a "radio gnome" who drops in intermittently to remind you you're not in Kansas anymore.
Daevid Allen leads the band through several compositions with a hard, raw-edged sound propelled by a strong guitar-sax-percussion combo.
Drummer Pip Pyle played on only a few Gong sessions; he is a major figure here, as is saxophonist D+6idier Malherbe. Both are up front on the wailing progressive rocker "You Can't Kill Me," which also features guitarist Allen in top form.
Allen's declarative "I've Bin Stone Before," the first part of an inventive three-song medley, is of particular interest; introductory church organ and avant-garde sax make this another unique Gong experience.
But the real gem on Camembert is "Tropical Fish: Selene." This jazzy composition is the most involving and intricate piece on the recording. The band moves tightly through several progressive movements and Gilli Smyth scores with her trademark "space whispering." Camembert Electrique still remains innovative, exciting and undated after almost 40 years
Daevid Allen ("Bert Camembert") - guitar, vocals, bass guitar on "Tried So Hard"
Gilli Smyth ("Shakti Yoni") - vocals
Didier Malherbe ("Bloomdido Bad De Grass") - saxophones and flute
Christian Tritsch ("Submarine Captain") - bass, lead guitar on "Tried So Hard"
Pip Pyle - drums
Side 1: Radio Gnome Prediction (0:25) / You Can't Kill Me (6:18) / I've Bin Stone Before (4:55) / Mister Long Shanks: O Mother, I Am Your Fantasy (3:35) / Dynamite: I Am Your Animal (4:30) / Wet Cheese Delirium (0:28)
Side 2: Squeezing Sponges Over Policemens Heads (0:10) / Fohat Digs Holes In Space (6:18) / And You Tried So Hard (4:35) / Tropical Fish: Selene (7:32) / Gnome The Second (0:26)
LABELS: MINT/NEAR MINT
Factory-fresh labels - clean and white with just one light spindle on one side, none on the other
VINYL Visual: MINT
Both surfaces shine like new and even under bright light there is barely a wispy hairline to be seen
VINYL Audio: NEAR MINT
An exceptionally clean copy of an LP notoriously difficult to find in decent playing condition.
Plays like-new with no audible issues of note.
Fantastic record and they really don't come much better than this - great stuff.
Both sides have continuous play into the run-off groove
SLEEVE: VERY GOOD
Some ring and wear to the edges but the thin delicate cover is good and solid
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINERS, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
UK: £11.00 (Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day by 1pm)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £18.00 (International Signed For delivery)
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