IL BALLETTO DI BRONZO Ys LP Monster Prog/Psych M- Japan
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Ys by Il Balletto di Bronzo is an absolute masterpiece of Italian prog rock. But this is not prog rock in the vein of, say, PFM or Banco; it’s more in line with the record by Semiramis. Ys is hard ‘n’ heavy, psych-tinged prog, with slashing fuzzed guitars, eerie organ, Mellotron, and Moog synth, plus the voice of Gianni Leone with its breathtaking range and delivery. If you like your music dark and intense, this is for you. Usually gets listed within the top ten or so Italian prog rock albums, and with good reason—you need this like you need air to breathe!
Ys was originally released in 1972 on Polydor. This is the Japanese Polydor issue from around 1985, I believe. It exactly reproduces the original Italian press: it comes in a gatefold cover that includes the 4-page booklet glued into the inside cover. In addition, it includes the coveted obi (paper band with album information that goes around cover) plus an insert. Best of all, the cover and the record are both in M- condition! The Japanese pressings were exceptionally good (audiophile enthusiasts know...) and this frankly sounds even better than the Italian pressing. For other LPs by Il Balletto di Bronzo, see my other listings.
Up for auction this week is part of a very special collection—including many rarities—compiled over many years. I will be listing many more items from this huge collection in the coming months. This week I am mainly listing progressive rock, art rock, and related albums. This includes symphonic prog, classical rock, neo, RIO, Zeuhl, Canterbury, fusion, progressive folk, Kraut rock, space rock, progressive electronic etc. To see more rare and collectable items, click on “See other items” above.
Payment and Shipping Information
In the U.S., postage would be about $4.82 for one LP sent by Media Mail. Package insured upon request. Winners outside of the U.S. will be notified of postal fees, but an approximate cost for one LP to many countries is $16.97 by airmail (but Canada and Mexico will be less than this for most single LP packages). Yes, I do combine shipping so if you bid on and win more than one item, you WILL save on postage! Note: I do not gouge on postage and packaging costs. Record will be carefully packaged in a strong, oversized LP mailer. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me. E-mail: david.o@jjldj.com.
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