HAWKWIND In Search of Space SCARCE ORIG UK 1971 N/M LP

	£		72
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Artist or Band: HAWKWIND

Album Title: In Search of Space.

Producer(s): Hawkwind and George Chkiantz.

TRACK LIST:

Side 1: You Shouldn’t Do That; You Know You’re Only Dreaming.

Side 2: Master of the Universe; We Took the Wrong Step Years Ago; Adjust Me; Children of the Sun.

Label/Format: United Artists – Cream and brown format (please see my scan).

Label Conditions: Both very clean and attractive with only very light/light spindle marks that show little.

Cat Number: UAG 29202.

Mode / Speed: Stereo / 33.3 rpm.

Weight of this Record: 131 grams. [These days, many modern Audiophile reissues are pressed on super-heavyweight 180 gram vinyl. Only a small percentage of ‘vintage vinyl’ was ever pressed this heavy. Records pressed in the 1960s averaged around 140 to 150 grams. Records pressed in the 1970s were usually lighter and averaged more around 115 – 125 grams. Some records pressed around 1973 were very thin and light due an oil crisis and shortage around this time. Some records were even issued on recycled vinyl from this period and sounded poor with crackle and surface noise evident from the very first play. If any record I buy is deemed ‘recycled’, I will never offer it, I have a very simple test to detect these records if I suspect this to be the case other than audible imperfection. Some records from this period were even pressed on other materials the most notable was ‘Dynaflex’, used by RCA around this time. Although inferior to vinyl, this at least mostly sounded reasonably acceptable but pressings on this material were wafer thin and flimsy. Beyond the 70s, records often became thinner and lighter still but most played fine but were never quite the quality as from the ‘Golden Era’]. (This was based on ‘average’ weights for 20 records from these eras. Later pressings were usually lighter still).

Country of Manufacture: England

Rarity: Scarce: early copies this clean are not easy to find complete and in this type of condition. This includes the original Log Book and (unusually) a very strong cover and hardly played record. These type of albums were rarely purchased by hi-fi connoisseurs and often were swapped around and played into submission (often under the influence of ‘substances’). The intricate cover is very rarely found even a genuine EX and this one is even better than that. This copy even includes the UA tan inner that only was included with the earliest examples – a top quality, complete copy which in real terms is rarer than ‘scarce’.

Original Year of Release: 1971

Matrix Nos: UAG 29202 A-1U / UAG 29202 B-1U

Stamper Codes: 3 RO / 1 P

Brief Artist & Album Info: After the brilliant psych-rock of the debut album, this was now a major shift to acid, progressive space-rock and few bands did it better than early Hawkwind. Raw and hypnotic, this is a real mind-bending album. Repetitive power-riffs with swirling synths and Nik Turner’s eerie wailing treated electric sax and flute, Hawkwind took their sound into a new dimension and thrilled stoned audiences wherever they performed. The line-up (or crew as the cover states) on this trip-fest were: Nik Turner - alto sax, flute, audio generator, vocals; Dave Brock - vocals, electric guitar, acoustic 6 and 12 string, audio generator; Dave Anderson - bass, guitars; Del Dettmar - Synthesiser; Terry Ollis - drums; Dik Mik - Audio generator. Their famous Stacia danced, and sometimes totally nude to spaced-out audiences - she features on the back cover, luckily (?), she’s slightly shot out-of-focus. Spectacular live, loud, controversial and totally on a different planet, this was real acid rock and how these guys survived those heady days to still be performing today is quite amazing. The 2007 documentary on BBC4 was a revelation and a major insight into the history of this amazing band. In Search of Space starts with the sixteen minute epic ‘You Shouldn’t Do That’, a typically thumping riff driven Hawks classic with a fine mix of dreamy spaceadelia with psych mixed in too. A brilliant (but delicate) packaged album too, with a double front opening gatefold with internal down opening inner flap, fragile enough in-itself, but made even more so by a recess and tab and both opening front ‘gates’ have zig-zag edges which always bend and fray, very few will be found devoid of creasing, burring, splits or tears. Often the victim of storage inside protective inners that catch these vulnerable parts when put inside. Included also is the Hawkwind Log Book - a delicate 24-page ‘surreal flight manual’ that only came with early issues of this record, as did the UA tan inner – both are in very fine conditions – the delicate book is exceptional, it’s often seen falling apart or badly torn. The record is heavily pressed and immaculate, to enjoy this one at its best, it must be played loud!! Most prog collectors will know the conditions this set is normally found in, and this is exceptional by anyone’s standard. Most Hawkwind fans will enjoy this one and I consider this a rare opportunity to own one this fine.

This Cover’s Potential for Wear & Damage: Very High+.

Cover Grade and Format: EX+ (arguably better still considering just how vulnerable this one is to wear and damage). Its a multi-opening gatefold format, unlaminated as described above. Printed and made in England by the E. J. Day Group, London and Bedford.

Cover Front: Both the zig-zag shaped opening flaps are in very clean and sharp conditions with only light and minor traces of rubbing to the vulnerable black ink. Both retain an unusual freshness with few marks. Hardly any creasing to the front at all with just a few fine hairlines to the right edge and to the bottom right corner tip. The recess for the lug tab (right) is pristine perfect and without doubt the least ‘used’ I have yet seen. The edges neat and unburred and retaining all ink. The tab (left) that slots into the recess is exceptional given that most are burred and tatty, again this has great shape and definition and has avoided any noteworthy edge burring or scuffs, totally uncreased too, which is almost remarkable. Proving beyond any doubt, this tab and recess have barely ever been used. The actual score fold has clearly hardly ever been bent in anger and this also retains all ink and artwork – this is highly unusual to say the least, this ‘hinge’ part often is weakened, torn or tatty, this remains sharp. clean and unstressed. The actual zig-zags are the ultimate test for this cover: All the edges and points here are very sharp indeed, on the inside AND outside with no splits or tears, all points sharp with practically no burring or fraying on any of them. All the edges are sharp and these front flaps will not be found much than this easily. The freshness and lack of damage on what is one of rock’s most delicate and unforgiving covers is very refreshing indeed.

Cover Back: Probably just as well this infamous back cover was taken out of focus or it almost certainly would have been banned. Yes the famous Stacia is shown dancing in full naked glory. Lemmy described her on the TV documentary as ‘amazing’ – she used to apply herself in blue ‘paint’ and stand their like an ancient leader or goddess. This again is exceptional showing none of the usual ringwear these types often do. Clean and devoid of significant creases, any rubbing or wear is very light and faint, the lack of scuffing or marks is very unusual and this back must be one the best I have seen on this title yet. The lack of ringwear is unusual but great news of course.

Cover Inner Gatefold: The first face on opening the front flaps is exceptional with practically no wear at all and uncreased. The back of this flap and the real inner-gatefold are both immaculate and unworn as are the back of the opening flaps, The back of the lug recess is amazing too with no traces of ink loss or rubbing, all reitterating just how little handling or use this cover has had. Finding the these spiked, shaped parts this clean with so little traces of burring and thickening is rare and unusual.

Top Edges: Sharp and neat with no thickening or burring.

Bottom Edges: The fronts show little wear or thickening. The closed back is very neat also with minimal traces of rubbing.

Right Edge(s), and Type: Light rub traces near the very top, the foldlines are exceptional and retain practically all their ink.

Spine and Text: Solid, straight, only minor compression and square. Any rubbing is modest and light and the text is practically unworn which is never common on this one.

Corners: Very small and minor tip rubs, little else, all retain neat shape too.

Cover Summary: Great artwork and concept, but longevity maybe was not considered when designed. It does take an exceptional amount of care to keep one looking even EX, the front and back in particular often rub badly and the shaped flaps rarely get seen undamaged, ironically this often happens when inserting into a protective cover – the utmost care is required. The lack of ringwear is a massive bonus on the back. All factors taken into consideration, this may be one of the best examples you will be offered for some time and it should please most collectors.

The Inner: EX+, this being the scarce original ochure unlined inner that only came with the early pressings. This is clean, fresh with barely any noteworthy creases. The edges are secure and this inner will not be too easy to find much better.

The Book (The Hawkwind Log): EX++, as close to Mint(-) as they get. Printed on very thin paper, not too dissimilar to newsprint but better. A pivitol part of this album, many are offered with it missing and later copies did not even include it. Still very secure with both original staples firmly in place with no pulling or stressing. These are punched to the left and right of centre. All 24 pages are superb with no tearing or creasing, even the cover pages are clean and neat. A few of the bottom pages have the printing web gripper nicks on the edges – all normal of course– newspapers have them also – all part of the manufacturing process. Clean with few marks or blemishes and clearly modestly handled and again one of the best I have seen for some time, this is a fragile piece and absolutely essential to make this set complete – this is as spaced-out as the record.

Vinyl Condition/Visual Grading: Mint(-) and for this title especially, exceptional. A stunning visual copy and barely even played on all the evidence. Pristine clean, with immaculate shine, intense black and very solidly pressed on quite thick vinyl. This record has hardly any marks at all and is in a league apart from most copies found. Any surface traces under light are tiny, faint and few, merely removal types. Simply compare this record (and cover and contents) to most seen of found, many being in shocking conditions. This is early and will prove immensely difficult to find much better for fresh clean looks.

Album Played For Grading: Yes. [I play ALL records I offer before submitting to Ebay, also the record is played in its entirety unless clearly stated otherwise. I do NOT play snippetts or joining grooves to check for sound quality and quietness – I play from the beginning to end via clinically revealing B&W speakers that include the legendary tweeter from their awesome Nautilus range that reveals every blemish or miniscule sound present on any record.]

Sound Quality and Audio Grading: This exceptional Hawkwind record plays up to its high visual grading with practically nothing to fault. Strong, distortion-free sound, all frequencies are sharp and clear - sound quality is high with a clean recording, a slightly muted production that needs high volume to be enjoyed at its best, most Hawkwind fans will know this of course. Simply crank up the volume and then it comes to life with a vengeance. Any surface sounds are minimal with even the few quiet passages playing cleanly with little unwanted, no pops or clicks were noted, few copies will play much better than this overall. Both channels are clean and sharp, I feel very sure this record has been played very lightly and has clearly been generally well stored and looked after, almost certainly in a non-smoking environment. Nothing spoilt my pleasure when play-grading this acid-rock classic. This copy will prove very difficult to find better.

End Piece: An album that shows up sometimes, but rarely in these fine, and complete conditions. My experience of this title is more for poor, damaged covers and heavily played, often heavily scratched records with the inner and certainly log book missing (or in tatters). This superbly pressed copy bucks the trend and retains its quality in all departments. Although not the most technically gifted or critics favourite band of all time, they did what they did brilliantly and pleased their loyal fans. Hawkwind’s early albums were perfect for those days of rock experimentalism and excess, and live they were always exciting – this is a studio album by the way. Classic acid space-rock and fans of this band and genre will love it, a strongly recommended complete copy that takes you into the next dimension.

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