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               TOP ARCHIVE 1971 *MINT* ORIGINAL                

             STILL IN FACTORY SHRINK WRAPPER 

                  + CUSTOM SONG TITLES STICKER          

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      EMERSON LAKE AND PALMER

                           TARKUS           

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                                                USA - Cotillion Records - SB 9900 

BEAUTIFUL *MINT*

Original 1971 first pressing in thick gatefold STILL IN FACTORY SHRINK WRAPPER that includes the custom song titles sticker on outside of the cellophane ... this is a really rare sticker some 47 years later when most copies were shed the shrink wrapper and lost then went the now rare/collectible sticker...

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EMERSON, LAKE AND PALMER headed into uncharted territory with "Tarkus" in 1971, pushing the limits of music that a trio might aspire to (as opposed to achieve, where CREAM still reigned supreme). What it all means is anyone's guess, and it may be nothing more than a mosaic of highfalutin' instrumental workouts and pretentious pronouncements. Remarkably, none of that's really important. What is important is the faith that the music inspires in its musicians and, by extension, its audience. You get the sense that ELP approached "Tarkus" as their magnum opus (until the next magnum opus, anyway), and it's this spirit of elevated creativity that fuels "Tarkus".

The side-long "Tarkus" starts with a clear beginning, in the spirit of creation with a single sound that soon explodes into life, and from there the band fuses EMERSON's instrumental passages (often held together by improvisation) with Lake's songs (not far removed from his work with KING CRIMSON). The arrangements themselves are at best bone and sinew, Emerson's piano providing the color against Palmer's superlative, dry drumming and Lake's incidental bass lines. When the band does reach sublime heights, it's often on the strength of Lake's stalwart voice, resolute in a maelstrom of sound. Note that the inner gatefold features what purports to be a visual interpretation of the "Tarkus" story; if you can make heads or tails out of it, let me know.

The second side seeks to defuse the pomposity of the previous saga with the irreverent "Jeremy Bender", to be savored as a cherished oddity. "Bitches Crystal" returns to the haunting grounds of side one, and remains a favorite among fans. What follows next is a miniature epic: "The Only Way" (which questions God) and the instrumental "Infinite Space", which follows a more structured and restrained path than the explosive moments around it (they would revisit this style on songs like "Jerusalem", perhaps the remnant of some fiery country parson still in their blood). The wonderful "A Time And A Place" (file under epic) and "Are You Ready Eddy?" (which immortalizes engineer Eddy Offord) close the album, every ounce of energy drained.

By profound and profane turns, "Tarkus" marks the arrival of greatness in the annals of ELP.

 Side one

"Tarkus" – 20:35

"Eruption" "Stones of Years" "Iconoclast" "Mass" "Manticore" "Battlefield" "Aquatarkus"   Side two "Jeremy Bender" "Bitches Crystal" "The Only Way (Hymn)" "Infinite Space (Conclusion)" "A Time and a Place" "Are You Ready Eddy?"

 

CONDITION: The cover: The thick gatefold cover is a rare find in MINT still in factory shrink wrapper with the really rare custom song titles sticker ... there is nothing that keeps it from being an archive copy ... flat and square with 4 sharp corners, bright original colors ...ages old store discount sticker on outer cellophane 

The vinyl: all smooth and clear, M- top copy and plays fantastic ...  

                    

A GREAT ADDITION TO ANYONE'S COLLECTION !

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