The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown - Rare 1st Issue Psychedelic Rock Album. A/1 B/1

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	$		33

The Crazy World Of Arthur Brown

Stereo Cat No 613 005

Rare 1968 UK 1st Pressing.

Track Record Label.

The Crazy World of Arthur Brown was the only album released by the band during its active tenure, and features the band's core members Arthur Brown (vocals), Vincent Crane (organ, piano and vibes), and Drachen Theaker (Drums). Bass guitar, where used, was provided by Nick Greenwood; session drummer John Marshall replaced Theaker on two selections. Horn and string overdubs were also employed on side one of the album. While the latter were done for tactical reasons as described in the next section, Brown's opinion is that the overdubs add to the album's overall presentation, replacing visuals and costume changes he would have employed in live performance to achieve dramatic effect.

Considered a classic of the late-1960s psychedelic scene and a significant influence on Progressive Rock, The Crazy World of Arthur Brown included a full album side of original songs focused on the horrors of Hell, including Brown's signature song "Fire." The album's second side contained a mix of original songs and covers, the latter being Screamin’ Jay Hawkins' I Put A Spell On You" and James Brown's "I've Got Money." The album's format reflected a compromise between Brown and the band's producer/manager Kit Lambert; Brown's original intent was to produce an album-long Rock opera incorporating the material included on side one, while Lambert wanted to produce a more overtly commercial record, including cover material from the band's stage act. Interestingly, about eight months after The Crazy World of Arthur Brown was issued, Lambert's primary clients the Who would release the landmark double-album rock opera Tommy.

Following the success of the single "Fire," the press would often refer to Brown as "The God of Hellfire" in reference to the opening shouted line of the song. The nickname has persisted to the present day.

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Matrix No’s

613005 A?1  112 21 & 613005 B?1  112 21

Cat No 613 005

Vinyl weight: 141g

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Comes in Original Track Front Laminated Sleeve.

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CONDITION

Record: Excellent

Record is in Excellent Condition and Shines Like New, there are No Scratches or Marks On The Vinyl, it Plays Superbly with No Jumps, No Loud Clicks or Pops Just The Lightest Crackle During Quiet Sections, And A Thumb Nail Mark On Side 1 Which Does Not Effect Play In Any Way, All in all a Superb Playable Record.

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Labels: Excellent

Again in Great Condition with No Rips, Tears, Writing or other Damage, Very Little Sign Of Any Spindle Marks.

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Inner : VG+

Die Cut Poly Lined Inner Sleeve In Excellent Condition, Undamaged With Just A Few Minor Handling Creases.

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Laminated Sleeve : Excellent

This Album Has Been Kept In A Protective Sleeve by It’s One Owner From New and It Shows, The Original Front Laminated Sleeve Is In Excellent Condition, There Are No Splits, Writing, Damage or Repairs, the Are Just A Couple Of Very Light Creases To The Front Laminate, The Rear Still Maintains It’s Silver Colour With No Ring Wear, The "Pinch Ended" Spine And All 4 Corners Are All Crisp And Square With Virtually No Sign Of Any Wear (See Pictures For Details)

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ALTHOUGH THIS RECORD HAS BEEN CAREFULLY STORED FOR MANY YEARS I RECOMMEND THAT IT IS CLEANED BEFORE PLAYING.

I HAVE NOT ATTEMPTED TO CLEAN IT MYSELF AS I KNOW MOST COLLECTORS HAVE THERE OWN PREFERRED METHODS.

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