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UFO

'Phenomenon'

Chrysalis, UK, 1974

CHR 1059

DEFACTO DEBUT album from this wondeful British hard rock band - they had released three earlier albums of wildly indifferent 'space rock' that had failed to make significant impact in the UK but 'Phenomeon' was their first album for Chrysalis and also, most significantly, the first to feature new lead guitarist Michael Schenker. Schenker's influence should not be underestimated; taking writing credits on eight of the ten tracks and with a blistering lead guitar style, it transformed the bands appeal almost instantaneously. The emphasis by this new version of UFO was on tight, no nonsense hard rock with penetrating lead guitar work and great arrangements. Above all else, this album produced at least two hard rock standards in 'Doctor Doctor' and 'Rock Bottom', both still played in concert to this very day.

Tough to find original green label copies - most are the late seventies blue represses.

Pressing: Chrysalis, UK, 1974 - Green label

Vinyl: Only the very lightest signs of any use. One lone spindle mark on labels and no other signs of use. Grades as top MINT-!

Cover: Again, virtually no signs of use. Issued in a beautifully designed (by Hipgnosis) matt finish paper thin cover. Sharp corners, no dings, no bends, a hint of ring wear (nothing to worry about as its almost invisible), no split seams and one inconspicuous crease top right corner. Spine is straight and uncrushed - text completely readable. Grades as Ex+

Inserts: None

Matrix:

1st Pressing

Side One: CHR 1059 A - 2U

Side Two: CHR 1059 B - 2U