TITUS GROAN Rare 1970 UK 1st ORIG Press DAWN Records EX NEAR MINT Psych Prog

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TITUS GROAN: “S/T”

LABEL: DAWN Records

Label Number: DNLS-3012

- FIRST ORIGINAL UK PRESSING FROM 1970.

- Comes on collectible DAWN label – 1st press issue

- This is the earliest pressing ever with matrix number DNLS 3012A-3 *T and DNLS 3012B-3 *T respectively – machine stamped in the dead wax!!!!

- Beautiful gatefold jacket in superb condition with hardly no ringwear but some scuffing on jacket is visible due to age. Still in great condition for an unlamented jacket.

- “Distributed by Pye Records (Sales) Ltd” credits printed on back of the sleeve, making this a true first early pressing

GRADING:

LP Record: Excellent ~ Near Mint  –  with shiny and glossy vinyl with no marks or damages. Label only betrays a couple of spindle marks. Has been handled with care and played occasionally it seems. Beautiful copy, hard to find a better one. Top condition.

Gatefold Jacket: Excellent --- sharp seams, corners and spine without any signs of much wear but some storage wear due to age in the form of light scuffing is visible on the unlamented jacket. Hardly no signs of ringwear. One defect is a small pen-line indentation (barely visible) next to the Dawn logo on front, see picture for details. Beautiful preserved and great condition cover. Most are heavily damaged due to the matt and unlaminated finish, this one really looks very nice with minor indentations and mild scuffing. Top copy.

Some words on this issue: TITUS GROAN:“S/T” (Dawn – DNLS-3012) Original UK copy of glorious underrated complex psych meandering into prog and filled with highly inventive arrangements and superb musicianship. “This is prog and no mistake – but it manages to avoid the self-indulgence of many contemporary LPs in the genre. This owes to several factors: the production is crisp and punchy, the band are particularly good musicians who are happy to rock hard (there are some memorable tough guitar parts) and their songs are tightly-structured with plenty of interesting twists. Their name is taken from Mervyn Peake, who also lends the title to the album’s magnum opus, the 12-munte four-part epic ‘Hall Of Bright Carvings’. ‘I Can’t Change’ is another cracker, combining an unusual structure with driving rhythm and a catchy melody. The only mis-step is the mainstream pop ballad ‘It’s All Up With Us’ which is respectable but out of place. A solid LP for people who like their prog lean.” (RMJ – Galactic Ramble) Extremely fragile gatefold cover is in real nice condition.

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Our grading scale: Mint/ Near Mint/ Excellent/ VG++/. We don’t sell anything below VG++. VG++ grade is basically that the record has some scuffs and has wear. Excellent: record has hardly no visible defects and is preserved with care and attention, the condition most collectors take pride in to file away. Near Mint: a dash below mint, just perfect. Mint: like new.

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