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1973 IN-DEMAND ~ PROGRESSIVE ROCK CLASSIC!
H O M E
"The Alchemist" 1973
UK Press - CBS Records : S 65550
Housed in the Original Gatefold Cover
The Original Inner Sleeve is Included
THIS IS NOT A RECENT RE-ISSUE !!!!
Managed to locate another copy of this classic LP in stunning!! Condition
This is your chance to get your hands on a clean and well-preserved copy!!
SOUNDS FANTASTIC WITH REAL NICE FIDELITY & WARM ANALOG SOUND !!!
Essential Progressive Rock Album ... A MUST FOR ALL FANS OF PROGRESSIVE ROCK!
ONE OF THE TOP PROG ALBUMS EVER CREATED !!!
Timeless Good !!!
THE PHOTO IS OF THE ACTUAL ITEM
Label:
UK Press - CBS Records : S 65550
Vinyl:
NEAR MINT (NM) - Both sides of the record are clean & glossy, has retained its original high sheen. Smooth like a glass .... Has no any particular flaws to mention. The vinyl has clean labels. Rare collectible copy. A keeper copy.Cover:
NEAR MINT (NM) - An Original Gatefold Cover having just lightest signs of previous careful use. Solid, intact and very presentable. It displays beautifully. No defects. No writings, no seam splits, no signs of wear (see picture).
LP STORED IN A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE
The album is strictly graded and is guaranteed to your satisfaction. Any questions, feel free to ask.
Track Listing
Side 1
1. Schooldays (2:57)
2. The old man dying (3:47)
3. Time passes by (2:05)
4. The old man calling (Save the people) (3:15)
5. The disaster (2:36)
6. The sun's revenge (4:00)
Side 2
7. A secret to keep (1:18)
8. The brass band played (1:25)
9. Rejoicing (2:49)
10. The disaster returns (Devastation) (8:03)
11. The death of the alchemist (4:35)
12. The alchemist (3:48)
Total Time: 40:00
Line-up / Musicians
- Mick Cook / Drums, Percussion, vocals
- Mick Stubbs / Guitars, piano, lead vocals
- Cliff Williams / Bass guitar, vocals
- Laurie Wisefield / Electric guitar (lead), Acoustic guitar, steel guitar, vocals
Home biography
Home were formed in London UK in 1970. The band were centred around the fine guitar work of Laurie Wisefield, and the voice of Mick Stubbs, the band's principal songwriter. They released three albums between 1971 and 1973. The first two albums contained competent and reasonably original songs, some with progressive leanings.
It was however the third album, "The Alchemist" which was the band's masterpiece. This concept album is one of the forgotten gems of prog, telling a tale of supernatural events and the reaction of those placed in fear by them. Musically, the album sees the band taking an enormous leap forward. Sadly, the momentum was lost as quickly as it came, and "The Alchemist" proved to be Home's final album. Test pressings are said to exist for an unreleased fourth album, but if they do exist, they have yet to be released.
During their brief life, the band supported a number of top acts on tour, including LED ZEPPELIN and WISHBONE ASH. In 1974, AL STEWART invited the band members to become his backing band. Stubbs left at this point, but the others took up the offer.
Wisefield subsequently went on to join WISHBONE ASH replacing Ted Turner, while Cliff Williams briefly joined BANDIT then enjoyed a successful career with AC/DC.
Both Mick Stubbs and Drummer Mick Cook have now sadly passed away, but Wisefield continues to enjoy success with the "War of the Worlds Live" tour.
· No Reserve.
· All Items will be Shipped in a Padded Sturdy Cardboard Mailer Specifically Designed for LP.
· Shipping within the US via Media Mail is $4.00 for the first LP and $1.00 extra per each additional.
· Shipping to Canada via USPS International is $15.00 for the first LP and $3.00 extra per each additional.
· International shipping via USPS International is $24.00 for the first LP and $5.00 extra per each additional
· International shipping of Double LP Set is $25.00.
RECORD WILL BE SHIPPED IN A PADDED MAILER WITH INSERTS, IN A PLASTIC OUTER SLEEVE AND QUALITY ORIGINAL PAPER INNER SLEEVE, WITH RECORD OUTSIDE OF JACKET ( except for SEALED LPs) TO PREVENT DAMAGE.
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT I CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ITEMS MISSING IN THE POST, ALL I CAN DO IS KEEP PROOF OF POSTAGE. AS THE BUYER YOU ARE WELCOME TO PAY FOR EXTRA INSURED POSTAGE AT YOUR DISCRETION.
Please, email me with any questions.
RECORD GRADING
I use a very conservative process when grading my eBay items.
MINT
Sealed album...!!!
NEAR MINT
Like new. The vinyl retains its original gloss, and the jacket is clean with no wear nor marks on the label.
EX EXCELLENT
May have a few scuffs or very light scratches which do not affect its playability. May have some minor rubs on the label or spindle. May have some writing on the label which will be noted. May have some slight wear on the jacket but no splits! This is the desirable grade for most collectors.
VG+
VERY GOOD+
The vinyl and cover has light general wear including scratches (may be audible), small splits on the jacket, and some label wear (including writing).
VG
VERY GOOD
General wear both on vinyl and jacket, audible scratches, split jacket (including ringwear) and label wear.
POOR/DAMAGED
Non-playable!!! Sold for the jacket only, or sold as a "rare" filler copy.
PLEASE KEEP IN MIND THAT WHEN VINYL WAS THE STANDARD, 20 TO 30% OF ALBUMS CAME OUT OF THE SHRINK WRAP AS BAD PRESSINGS WITH SURFACE NOISE. OBVIOUSLY, SUCH BAD PRESSINGS WOULD NOT BE IDENTIFIABLE THROUGH VISUAL EXAMINATION, NO MATTER HOW CAREFUL
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