Soft Machine 1st Press UK LP Bundles EX '75 Harvest SHSP4044 Prog Jazz Rock
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Sep 25, 2025
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Soft Machine 1st Press UK LP Bundles EX '75 Harvest SHSP4044 Prog Jazz Rock
1st Press UK LP released in 1975 on Harvest Records. Cat: SHSP4044. Comes with original yellow printed inner which has age marks and a smalls eam split on bottom centre edge and is in VG+ condition.
Uncovered in the out back of N.S.W. this record is part of a recent collection stored and unplayed for the last 20 years. Collected during the 90's and mostly sourced from overseas kept in a cool dry cellar there are some tasty gems on offer and we look forward on listing them over the next few months
In the extensive discography of Soft Machine, albums from the band's mid- to late-'70s jazz-rock period are sometimes afforded the least respect. Fans all have their favorite LPs representing a particular "classic" lineup -- as well as opinions about other albums signifying that Soft Machine's best days were behind them. Some feel it was all over when Robert Wyatt left after Fourth (or stopped singing after Third), and it's probably even possible to find somebody somewhere who lost interest when Hugh Hopper replaced Kevin Ayers after Volume One. However, nearly everyone agrees that the band's heyday was over by the time the three late-period Soft Machine albums on Harvest were released. And yet, these albums have much to recommend them. The first, Bundles, had the feeling of a new beginning for Soft Machine, for reasons including the label switch from Columbia to Harvest and even the LP's name not merely a number like Six or Seven this time around. But the biggest change came from the addition of hotshot guitarist Allan Holdsworth to the lineup, the first time in the band's history that an electric guitarist would be given such a prominent soloing role.
Tracks : Hazard profile part one/ Part two (Toccata)/ Part three/ Part four/ Part five/ Gone sailing/ Bundles/ Land of the bag snake/ The man who waved at trains/ Peff/ Four gongs two drums/ The floating world.
There are a few light spindle marks on labels. Record has some light scuff marks that cause a few light crackles and is in Excellent condition. Cover has light ring wear and marks and is in VG+ condition.
Wrapping method: All records are sent in stiff cardboard mailers then wrapped in brown paper and sealed around edges with brown packaging tape. Records are taken out of sleeve to avoid seam splits and ring wear.
Post methods within Australia: All records are posted via Australia Post. Within Australia all items come with a tracking number.
Post method for overseas: All parcels are sent via Australia Post standard airrmail with tracking number.
We offer combined postage for multiple purchases.
1715 (GS 9.9.2 (1715))
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