MAGMA Mekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh 1973 UK A&M 1st PRESS w/LYRIC INSERT
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Jul 18, 2021
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MAGMA Mekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh 1973 UK A&M 1st PRESS w/LYRIC INSERT
MAGMAMekanïk Destruktïw Kommandöh
1973 UK A&M Records (AMLH 64397) FIRST PRESSING
VERY NICE ORIGINAL COPY WHICH HAS SEEN LITTLE USE
PRESSED WITH THE FIRST ISSUE MUSTARD COLOURED A&M LABELS
The vinyl is translucent red when held up to the light
MATRIX: AMLH 64397 A A+M S̶P̶ ̶4̶6̶7̶9̶3̶ ̶M̶1̶ MR Eng Δ 1̶8̶3̶2̶6̶3̶ / AMLH 64397 B A+M S̶P̶ ̶4̶6̶7̶9̶4̶ ̶M̶1̶ MR Eng Δ 1̶8̶3̶2̶6̶4̶ - X
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN A MATT GATEFOLD COVER "Sleeve printed and made in England by MacNeill Press Ltd., London, SE1"
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL PLAIN WHITE INNER WITH UK PATENT NUMBER AND "MADE IN ENGLAND" PRINTED IN BLUE
AND A LYRIC INSERT PRINTED ON ONE SIDE OF LIGHT GLOSSY PAPER
There is definitely quite a large step from Magma's second LP, 1,001 Degrees Centigrade, to this one, their third. At the same time, MDK represents a transitional period: drummer/composer Christian Vander has definitely abandoned the jazzier leanings of the previous opuses and has now dived head first into martial hymns and a new form of progressive devotional music -- extraterrestrial gospel. But he has also chosen to retain the brass section that gave Kobaïa and 1,001 Degrees Centigrade their signature sound. Therefore, the music has yet to become the relentless rhythmic kaleidoscope that the future would promise. MDK was introduced in the LP's original liner notes (an illuminated delirium by Vander, who rechristens himself Zebëhn Straïn dë Geustaah -- his text, the essence of which is a revelation transmitted to him by the Prophet Nebëhr Gudahtt, is the key text in Magma's mythology) as the third movement of Theusz Hamttaahk, but it was the first one recorded. The previous two movements are "Theusz Hamttaahk" itself, often performed live but not recorded at the time, and Würdah Ïtah, which would become the group's next album. All three album-length pieces share elements (some lyrics, rhythmic cells, and chord sequences), but they are individual stand-alone pieces. MDK showcased for the first time the incredible range of singer Klaus Blasquiz and introduced the ground-moving work of bassist Jannick Top, with and for whom Vander will develop an increasingly rhythm-heavy style, already present here. Between the meticulous developments of "Hortz Fur Dëhn Stekëhn West," the possessed free-form screams in "Nebëhr Gudahtt," and the hymnal chorus of "Mekanïk Kommandöh," MDK is one giant creative blow to the guts, and unsuspecting listeners will be left powerless at the end of its onslaught of mutated funk, pummeling gospel rock, and incantatory vocals in a barbaric invented language. It remains one of Magma's crowning achievements (together with Kohntarkosz) and the best point of entry into Christian Vander's unparalleled musical vision. And if the literary concept bothers you, just ignore it: the music has more than enough power to do without it
Side One:
Hortz Fur Dëhn Stekëhn West (9:36)
Ïma Sürï Dondaï (4:30)
Kobaïa Is De Hündïn (3:34)
Side Two:
Da Zeuhl Wortz Mekanïk (7:48)
Nebëhr Gudahtt (6:02)
Mekanïk Kommandöh (4:10)
Kreühn Köhrmahn Iss De Hündïn (3:13)
LABELS: NEAR MINT
Clean labels with just a couple of careless spindle traces
VINYL Visual: EXCELLENT
There some superficial marks but none of these have any effect on the sound except on Side Two (see below)
VINYL Audio: NEAR MINT / NEAR MINT (VERY GOOD)
Side One plays pretty much perfectly throughout.
Side Two has some general random clicks on the quiet beginning of "Nebëhr Gudahtt" (VG) caused by a scatter-shot of marks but this portion is the only bit to fault on this side and it's soon passed over
SLEEVE: EXCELLENT
Some soft creasing to the top corner, general light wear and shop-creases to the spine on this delicate silky matt gatefold but good and solid and all spine text is clear
INSERT: EXCELLENT
Some light handing but generally pretty clean and undamaged
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINER, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Tracked)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £25.00 (International Tracked)
DUE TO THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES I WILL ONLY BE POSTING ONCE A WEEK ON FRIDAY
Combined Post: Additional records £1 (UK) £2 (Europe including Russia) £3 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way 1292 (GS 8.3.6 (1292))
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