THIS IS THE 1967 US ORIGINAL PRESSING on DERAM label [Bestway pressing]. The SINGLE COVER is in VG(+) condition, normal wear BUT discolouration/wear on corners/spines (without splits), surface ringwear/edgewear, creases on edges, small/slightly written on front (bottom edge, white side near spine), left spine is readable, for details see photos (with and without flashlight). The vinyl is in VG+ condition (few clicks/some mild crackles) and plays wonderfully and without lessening in sound quality.

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PROCOL HARUM

GARY BROOKER, MATTHEW FISHER, ROBIN TROWER, DAVID KNIGHTS, B.J. WILSON

Procol Harum is arguably the most successful "accidental" group creation -- that is, a band originally assembled to take advantage of the success of a record created in the studio -- in the history of progressive rock. With "A Whiter Shade of Pale" a monster hit right out of the box, the band evolved from a studio ensemble into a successful live act, their music built around an eclectic mix of blues-based rock riffs and grand classical themes.

Produced by Denny Cordell   

1967       LP     DERAM RECORDS     DES 18008    STEREO

PRINTED IN U.S.A. ORIGINAL PRESSING

SINGLE SLEEVE

THICK CARBOARD COVER (American Style)

NOTES: Bestway Pressing - This does not have any date like 67 or 70 in the deadwax

Similar to the 1967 "Bestway" pressing with no 67 date in deadwax

Another "Bestway" pressing from 1970 looks just like this label layout & has 70 date in deadwax Procol Harum

Track B3a & B3b are listed separately on the label, but on a single track on the disk.

Track B3b : From the film, "Separation"

''Electronically Re-Processed''   Also released in mono (# DE 16008)

This is the original US stereo release.

Pressing variation: Bestway Products, Inc.

The text arrangement on this version differs slightly from the other similar original US versions.

Cat # DES-18008 appears on the labels.   Cat # DES 18008 appears on the sleeve. (front, back, & spine)

Barcode: none

LABEL: DERAM - RED/WHITE LABEL - BLACK/RED TEXT

Catalog on cover: DES 18008e    

Catalog on labels: DES-18008 (SAHS-1511-BW) / DES-18008 (SAHS-1512-BW)

Matrix / Runout (Side A, Etched): SAHS-1511 BW

Matrix / Runout (Side B, Etched): SAHS-1512 BW

On labels: rim text reads "All rights........prohibited"

Made in U.S.A.

 On back cover: Tracklist + Credits + Notes

Distributed by London Records.........New York, N..Y. 10001

LINER DE 16008 / DES 18008

tracklisting

Side A: CONQUISTADOR - SHE WANDERED THROUGH THE GARDEN FENCE

SOMETHING FOLLOWING ME - MABEL - CERDES (OUTSIDE THE GATES OF)

Side B: A CHRISTMAS CAMEL - CONQUISTADOR - KALEIDOSCOPE

SALAD DAYS (ARE HERE AGAIN)* - REPENT WALPURGIS

*From The Film, 'Separation'  

RECORD VG+ but (please, read above description)

SLEEVE VG(+) but (please, see pictures and read above description)

Procol Harum's self-titled, debut album bombed in England, appearing six months after "A Whiter Shade of Pale" and "Homburg" with neither hit song on it. The LP was successful in America, where albums sold more easily, but especially since it did include "A Whiter Shade of Pale". The music is an engaging meld of psychedelic rock, blues, and classical influences, filled with phantasmagorical lyrics, bold (but not flashy) organ by Matthew Fisher, and Robin Trower's most tasteful and restrained guitar. "Conquistador," "Kaleidoscope," "A Christmas Camel," and the Bach-influenced "Repent Walpurgis" are superb tracks. It holds up better than most psychedelic or progressive rock...(AllMusic)