The Soft Machine Viny FIRST US PRESSING 1968 Die Cut Gatefold RARE Psych
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May 19, 2026 Sold Date
Oct 2, 2025 Start Date
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The Soft Machine – Self-Titled (Probe/ABC CPLP-4500, Stereo, US Pressing, 1968 Psychedelic Prog Rock)

Up for sale is an original U.S. stereo pressing of The Soft Machine – Self-Titled on Probe/ABC Records (CPLP-4500). Released in 1968, this is the debut album from one of the most influential bands of the Canterbury scene, blending psychedelic rock, jazz experimentation, and avant-garde improvisation. A landmark in progressive rock history, featuring Kevin Ayers, Robert Wyatt, and Mike Ratledge.

Track Listing:

  • Side One:

  1. Hope For Happiness

  2. Joy of a Toy

  3. Hope For Happiness (Reprise)

  4. Why Am I So Short?

  5. So Boot If At All

  6. A Certain Kind

  • Side Two:

  1. Save Yourself

  2. Priscilla

  3. Lullabye Letter

  4. We Did It Again

  5. Plus Belle qu'une Poubelle

  6. Why Are We Sleeping?

  7. Box 25/4 Lid

Details:

  • Label: Probe (ABC Records) – CPLP 4500 Stereo

  • Format: 12" LP, 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo

  • Year: 1968

Notes:

  • U.S. stereo pressing on the colorful Probe label, catalog CPLP-4500.

  • Original die-cut cover art with gear design and psychedelic imagery.

  • A defining late ’60s psychedelic/progressive rock album, essential for fans of Canterbury scene, prog, and psych collectors.


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