Sold Date: October 8, 2016
Start Date: October 1, 2016
Final Price: £230.00 (GBP)
Bid Count: 8
Seller Feedback: 6804
Buyer Feedback: 81

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  John Simms, Ken White and Mark Sheather all originated from Acton, West London and began playing music at a very early age. They formed their first band whilst still attending school a rhythm and blues outfit they called ‘Jug Blues’. They swiftly boarded the club circuit, performing a set of cover songs to all and sundry. An extensive tour Germany resulted and this was a success. It was at this point that they decided to write their own material. Their primary set evolved. It was ‘raw, fresh, with a brutal edge’ said one journalist, and certainly original. They took it to the listening ears everywhere performing under various band names such as ‘X’ and ‘Matuse’, covering the entire UK circuit and Europe. They entered the famous Marquee club talent contest in London and won outright. As they came offstage, they were approached by Donavan’s manager, Ashley Kozak, and the band worked with him for some time. Bigger status was achieved. The band played on the same bill as Janis Joplin/Big Brother & the Holding company, Rory Gallagher/Taste, Country Joe and the Fish, Free, Gentle Giant to name but a few. Their unique style had now fully emerged and new songs were constantly being created. The music was highly experimental and heavy, and belied their youth. Present day journalists have cited the band for being one of the original inventors of what has nowadays become known as heavy metal. They began to collect a loyal following. The vitality and originality of the music together their musical ability soon attracted the attention of the record companies. One of the foremost producers of that era, namely Patrick Campbell-Lyons, formerly of 60's chart success band ' NIRVANA ', came to see who was creating the buzz, and instantly decided the band had enormous potential. The band took the name 'CLEAR BLUE SKY'.

  The LP is on the rare Vertigo Record Labels, with circled P date 1970, and with a large swirl on the side 2 label.

  The album plays without faults through all the Tracks.

  Both record labels are in superb Near Mint condition, beautiful clean record labels, showing only a few light signs of play to each centre.

  The matrix’s side A are, 6360013 A#1 1 1 3.

  And side B, 6360013 2 Y#2 1 1 3.

  Side A of the vinyl LP is in Excellent condition,  a very clean glossy vinyl surface with just a few short, light non feel-able surface hairline scratches, with no deep scratches or scuffs.

  Side B of the vinyl LP is in Excellent Plus condition, slightly better than side A, again a very clean glossy vinyl surface with just a couple of short, light non feel-able surface hairlines, with no deep scratches or scuffs.

  The front and back of the gate-fold picture sleeve are in Excellent condition. (PLEASE NOTE) There are a few small dents on the front panel (see close up on the second scan below) and light handling signs to the reverse panel.

  The centre gate-fold of the sleeve is in Excellent Plus condition and no damage whatsoever, and all edges are free from splits and the spine edge shows a small rub mark, and the wording beneath the red line on the spine reads, PLAY IT LOUD.

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