A treasure trove of work from Kevin Ayers – all four of his legendary Harvest albums, plus his Island album – all packaged in a massive set with lots of bonus tracks too! The songs here are amazing – easily on a par with the creative height of the early Pink Floyd – a lot ... (Rock) read moreCD
Kevin Ayers —
Bananamour ... LP Harvest/Esoteric (UK), 1973. New Copy (reissue)...
$30.9939.99About January 25, 2025
Beautiful madness from Kevin Ayers – and a set that features some great guest work from Robert Wyatt, Steve Hillage, Mike Ratledge, and David Bedford! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Kevin Ayers —
Joy Of A Toy ... LP Harvest, 1969. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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A wonderful departure for Kevin Ayers – an album that's a lot lighter and more whimsical than his original fame with Soft Machine! The tunes are extremely playful, and often quite catchy – almost a Donovan-esque blend of folksy roots and jazz inflections – but tuned a bit more ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Kevin Ayers —
Joy Of A Toy ... LP Harvest/Esoteric (UK), 1969. New Copy Gatefold (reissue)...
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A wonderful departure for Kevin Ayers – an album that's a lot lighter and more whimsical than his original fame with Soft Machine! The tunes are extremely playful, and often quite catchy – almost a Donovan-esque blend of folksy roots and jazz inflections – but tuned a bit more ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Japanese paper sleeve copies of Shooting At The Moon, Bananamour, Joy Of Toy, and whatevershebringswesing. Each in great condition with obis included! (Rock) CD
(Includes 4 mini LP style discs in a glossy clamshell box replicating Joy Is A Toy cover. In fantastic shape!)
One of the most sweetly jazzy albums ever recorded by Kevin Ayers – a set that almost has him moving in the more progressive direction taken by Soft Machine after his departure! As on other solo Ayers albums, David Bedford had a strong hand in the arrangements – but his approach here ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A trio of great albums from Babe Ruth – plus bonus tracks too! First up is First Base – the debut of a group so great and so groovy, they ended up having a huge influence on the early sound of hip hop – thanks to a wonderfully funky sound at the core of their progressive rock ... (Rock) read moreCD
Babe Ruth —
First Base ... LP Harvest, 1973. Near Mint- ...
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A group so great and so groovy, they ended up having a huge influence on the early sound of hip hop – thanks to a wonderfully funky sound at the core of their progressive rock groove! Babe Ruth have this rhythmic impulse that's really amazing – a way of working bass, drums, and ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great slice of funky rock from Babe Ruth – a short-lived early 70s combo who cut some tremendous records, a few of which have had a lasting influence on hip hop! The combo will probably be best remembered for their mighty "The Mexican" – a tight-grooving rocker that was a ... (Rock) read moreCD
Barclay James Harvest —
Once Again ... LP Harvest, 1971. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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Seminal sounds from Be Bop Deluxe – a massive package that features all five of their albums for Harvest in the mid 70s – plus loads of bonus tracks too! The Be Bop Deluxe sound is a bit hard to peg, especially over the evolution enclosed here – but they've definitely got a cool ... (Rock) read moreCD
The "air" here might well refer to the charged atmosphere in the arena during the live show that makes up this set from Be Bop Deluxe – a nice summation of everything that Bill Nelson and the group had done on their studio classics from the mid 70s, maybe stripped-down here a bit ... (Rock) read moreCD
The "air" here might well refer to the charged atmosphere in the arena during the live show that makes up this set from Be Bop Deluxe – a nice summation of everything that Bill Nelson and the group had done on their studio classics from the mid 70s, maybe stripped-down here a bit ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the crowning moments of Bill Nelson and Be Bop Deluxe – a set in which it seemed that everything the group was trying for really came together – in a mode that's both tuneful and timeless, and which – a bit like Sparks or 10CC – was slightly out of time with the rest ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has some ringwear, edge wear, small center split in the spine, and is bent at the sides and corners.)
One of the crowning moments of Bill Nelson and Be Bop Deluxe – a set in which it seemed that everything the group was trying for really came together – in a mode that's both tuneful and timeless, and which – a bit like Sparks or 10CC – was slightly out of time with the rest ... (Rock) read moreCD
Kate Bush —
Lionheart ... LP Harvest, 1978. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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The young Kate Bush is in fantastic form here – looking a bit goofy on the cover, sure – but firmly establishing that sound that would make the lady a genre unto herself! It's hard to believe a record like this was coming out during major years for punk and disco – but that's ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
With the extended version of "She Blinded Me With Science", and also – "One Of Our Submarines", "Windpower", "Airwaves" and "Flying North". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Still sealed, with a faint large square sticker spot.)
Eloy —
Floating ... CD EMI/Harvest, 1975. Used ...
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Lots of long tracks with plenty of organ and guitar – titles include "Castle In the Air", "Plastic Girl", "Floating", and "The Light From Deep Darkness". (Rock) CD
(Out of print.)
Eloy —
Metromania ... CD Harvest/EMI (UK), 1984. Used ...
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Very nice bit of trippy electric jazz cuts by this short-lived group that included Michael White, Mike Nock, and Eddie Marshall. Nock's Fender Rhodes playing is excellent, and he spins out lots of blocky rhythmic chords – especially on the title track, "Sun & Moon Have Come ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has edge & ring wear, small split on the top seam.)
Fourth Way —
Werwolf ... CD Harvest (Japan), 1970. Used ...
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A seminal slice of jazz rock – recorded by Fourth Way at the Montreux Jazz Festival in 1970! The group's greatest appeal at this point is the keyboard work of the great Mike Nock – playing Fender Rhodes here with a very raw sound, plus an Oberheim Ring Modulator – which sounds ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(2011 Japanese pressing – includes obi.)
Glass Animals —
Zaba ... LP Wolf Tone/Harvest, 2014. Very Good+ 2LP Gatefold ...
$19.99
An incredible record – and one we wouldn't trade for anything! Despite what you may think about Roy Harper's later work, his early records are pure genius – and this one is easily the best! The album's a mindblowing set of folk rock tunes – with the feel of classic work by Tim ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Iron Maiden —
Iron Maiden ... LP Harvest, 1980. Very Good ...
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A pair of rare albums from this hip electronic group! First up is Quasar 2C361 – one of the coolest albums ever issued by electronic music pioneer Michel Huygen – a set recorded when his Neuronium group was just a trio, mixing guitar, keyboards, and electronics in a really cool way ... (Rock) read moreCD
A really wonderful second set from Panama Limited – a group who've dropped the "Jug Band" from their name, and come across here with a very different sound! The album's still got lots of acoustic roots elements in the mix, but the overall conception is very strongly rooted in blues ... (Rock) read moreCD
One of the stranger jug bands of the 60s – one who emerged in the UK, a number of years after the big wave of such groups in New York – and with a vibe that's much trippier overall! These guys aren't entirely psychedelic, but were certainly born during that era – and really bring ... (Rock) read moreCD
Titles include the "Atom Heart Mother" suite on side one – plus "Summer 68", "Fat Old Sun", and "Alan's Psychedelic Breakfast". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 80s rainbow label pressing in great shape!)
Titles include "On The Run", "Money", "Us & Them", "Any Colour You Like", "Brain Damage", "The Great Gig In The Sky", and "Time". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Early pressing with Wally etch. Includes the stickers & 1 poster. Cover has light edge & surface wear.)
Pink Floyd —
Meddle ... LP Harvest, 1971. Very Good Gatefold ...
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Titles include "One Of These Days", "A Pillow Of Winds", "Fearless", and "Echoes". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Early 70s Japanese pressing. Cover has light edge wear, aging inside gatefold.)
Pink Floyd —
More ... LP Tower, 1969. Near Mint- ...
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Titles include "Cirrus Minor", "The Nile Song", "Ibiza Bar", "A Spanish Piece", and "Up The Kyber". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(180 gram reissue from 2016 in a faux flip-back cover.)
A tripped-out Floyd classic – with cuts that include "Obscured By Clouds", "Childhood's End", "Stay", "Absolutely Curtains", "Free Four", and "Wots Uh The Deal". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(80s German pressing.)
Pink Floyd —
Relics ... LP Capitol/Harvest, Late 60s. Near Mint- ...
$29.99
An early 70s collection of previous work from Pink Floyd – and a crucial display of the younger group's charm to folks who'd only discovered them in the longform jamming years! The set's got some great vocal gems from the Syd Barrett years, plus the kind of fantastic guitar work that the ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(80s green label Capitol reissue in a barcode cover, with some yellowing from age.)
One of the true giants from the Harvest Records prog years – a masterpiece of a trio album, and one that has even more power than most fuller groups of the time! The core lineup features John Gustafson on bass and vocals, Pete Robinson on keyboards, and Mick Underwood on drums – and ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Tom Robinson Band —
Two ... LP Harvest, 1979. Very Good+ ...
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Pure genius from The Saints – and one of those records that has the group working years ahead of their time – relocated to the UK right in the middle of the punk years, but with this style of slower-burning modes and deeper sophistication that so many others would take up later on in ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Pure genius from The Saints – and one of those records that has the group working years ahead of their time – relocated to the UK right in the middle of the punk years, but with this style of slower-burning modes and deeper sophistication that so many others would take up later on in ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Lothar Siems & Walter Quintus —
Der Fuhrer ... LP Harvest (Germany), 1977. Near Mint- 2LP ...
$6.9919.99
One of the strangest albums ever issued by Harvest Records – a rock opera about the rise and fall of Adolf Hitler – with backing by a small group that includes jazzman Herb Geller on reeds! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
(Includes inner sleeves. Cover has light wear. Note that in selling this record we are not endorsing the actions of Adolf Hitler.)
A killer album from Soft Machine – one that's maybe a bit tighter and more rock oriented at times than the jazz workouts of their previous numbered albums – although still all instrumental, and with the kind of top-shelf instrumentation that we've always loved from the group! This time ... (Rock) read moreCD
A later record by Soft Machine – the moody, melodic keyboard, synth & piano led sounds of Softs – a '76 effort from a period with Karl Jenkins was largely at the wheel! Jenkins composed most of the material, and his piano, electric keys, string and Mini Moog are prominent features ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Original UK pressing – a nice copy!)
Soft Machine —
Softs ... LP Harvest/Esoteric (UK), 1976. New Copy (reissue)...
$30.9939.99About January 30, 2025
A fantastic career-spanning set for Soft Machine – or at least the first ten years of their career – a set that includes an early single for Polydor, rare tracks, and material for Harvest and Probe – in a really well-chosen collection! (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
Solution —
Divergence ... CD Harvest/Esoteric (UK), 1972. Used ...
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A great title for this second set from Solution – one that diverges a bit from their debut album – but in ways that are mighty darn nice! The group still have a strong ear for a jazz-informed groove – lots of excellent saxophones and organ lines wrapped together, on long tracks ... (Rock) read moreCD
A lost jazz gem from guitarist Chris Spedding – a musician whose work was such a key component of many other important albums from the time, but who hardly ever made a record like this! The album's much more jazz than the rock you might normally expect from Spedding – strongly linked ... (Rock) read moreCD
A lost jazz gem from guitarist Chris Spedding – a musician whose work was such a key component of many other important albums from the time, but who hardly ever made a record like this! The album's much more jazz than the rock you might normally expect from Spedding – strongly linked ... (Rock) read moreCD
(Out of print 2015 pressing with an additional bonus track not available on the current Esoteric pressing.)
A great mix of heavy rock and jazzy changes from Spontaneous Combustion – a trio who really live up to their name with a burning way of putting over a tune! The group loves the sudden changes in groove – a shared characteristic with the prog scene of the time, yet delivered here with a ... (Rock) read moreCD
Spontaneous Combustion blast it out of the park with this early 70s gem – a record that has all the complicated changes of a long-winded prog session, yet packs the punch of a tighter trio outfit in the end! There's a focus here that goes way beyond most of their contemporaries – hard ... (Rock) read moreCD
Tea & Symphony —
Jo Sago ... CD Harvest/Eclectic (UK), 1970. New Copy ...
$7.9914.99
The insanely weird and wonderful second album from Tea & Sympathy – and that's saying a heck of a lot, given the nature of their debut! Side one features the extended title track – delivered as a "play on music", with sung passages and spoken bits, all set to an offbeat ... (Rock) read moreCD
Third Ear Band —
Alchemy ... LP Harvest/EMI, 1970. Very Good Gatefold ...
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The amazing first album from Third Ear Band – a set that's maybe even more distinct than some of their later, better-known recordings! These guys emerged in the British scene at the end of the 60s – but they're not really psych, or prog – and although they have a love of ancient ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Early UK pressing without EMI logo. Laminated cover has some wear on the opening, light surface wear, smudges.)
Shakespeare never sounded so compelling before – given a very cool soundtrack by the Third Ear Band, who were moved to work on this project in collaboration with director Roman Polanski! The music is fantastic away from the film – very different than some of the group's earlier records ... (Rock) read moreCD
One of the best jazz rock combos to grace the Harvest label in the early 70s – a German trio who've got plenty of proggish inflections, and who really serve up some great keyboards and guitar over heavy drums! There's a bit of vocals on the set, natch, but the best tunes feature lots of ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Wire —
154 ... CD Harvest, 1979. Used ...
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Here's the one where it all goes crazy – where Wire move beyond the short, sharp shock of their earliest material – and almost lay the blueprint for the whole post-punk generation in the process! The ideas and sounds are every bit as sharp as before, but they're mixed with a moody ... (Rock) read moreCD