THE GROUNDHOGS: Split UK vinyl LP 1st Press LIBERTY Gatefold sleeve PROG/Psych
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A GENUINE RARITY - A PROG CLASSIC - THIS IS A GENUINE FIRST PRESSING WITH GATEFOLD SLEEVE - A VERY RARE & DESIRABLE ALBUM
THE GROUNDHOGS: Split UK vinyl LP 1st Press LIBERTY Gatefold sleeve PROG/Psych
CATALOGUE: LIBERTY LBG 83401
MATRIX: LBG 83401 A-1U All as original, pressing used - has seen careful play - NO marks.
Split is not an album for the faint heart, opening as it does with a four part psyched-out epic which was written by ace guitarist Tony McPhee during a panic attack. Perhaps this should indicate that Split is the best place for a newcomer to start, as it’s pretty dense and heavy going stuff, especially in the power-trio format. With an oddly dry and unfussy production (none of that synthetic nonsense on here), this original British release really highlights how the band used the recording studio as a tool, with guitars panning from speaker to speaker and quite remarkable stereo separation when listened to on a pair of headphones. We've certainly not heard many better recorded albums from this era and the simple yet effective studio trickery is best heard throughout the first half of the album. The second half of the album is a strong selection of early 70s heavy blues rock, with “Cherry Red” being the albums most 'catchy' moment, the rhythm section clattering away in fine form thoughout each of the four songs and McPhee’s guitar work being exemplary throughout. If you’re an aficionado of late 60s / early 70s hard guitar led rock with powerhouse 'tunes' and don’t mind ploughing through some rather heavy concepts (man), then chances are you’ll find Split an enjoyable listen
This LP is rare & collectible for collectors of the genre & is presented here - This is not play tested, but sleeve is EX in Record Collector terms; vinyl EX; a few very light sins of careful play.
*****we have many similar rare counter-culture magazines & progressive rock vinyl LPs in this auction*****
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