ANDROMEDA Andromeda 1969 UK RCA 1st PRESS MINT
ANDROMEDA Andromeda 1969 UK RCA 1st PRESS MINT
ANDROMEDA
Andromeda
1969 UK RCA Victor (SF 8031) ORIGINAL FIRST PRESSING
STUNNING COPY AND FINAL UPGRADE (I seem to be saying 'final upgrade' a lot at the moment but the current selection I am listing are all from the same original owner. All are in stunning barely played condition and have been carefully stored in a record box for the past 50+ years. Better copies you couldn't wish for and collections like this are now becoming almost impossible to find)
PRESSED WITH THE FIRST ISSUE ORANGE RCA VIVTOR LABELS
MATRIX: XGBS 0093-1 / XGBS 0094-1
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL FRONT LAMINATED COVER
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL POLY-LINED "FOREIGN PATENTS PENDING" INNER SLEEVE
ANDROMEDA was a blend of psychedelic, progressive, jazz and hard rock power trio which lasted only enough to release one album. They were formed back in '68, by John Du Cann, later of ATOMIC ROOSTER, after the break of his previous band, THE ATTACK.
Du Cann (guitar), along with Mick Hawksworth (bass) and Jack Collins (drums), recorded a psychedelic rock project named THE FIVE DAY WEEK STRAW PEOPLE, being a concept album much praised by collectors nowadays. After recording this project, the three decided to form a band, ANDROMEDA. The band started to gig, record demos, live material, etc, but without and recording contract.
In 1969, they were helped by John Peel, after recording sessions in Top Gear programme. It was arranged for them to record a single, by RCA, on Peel's label Dandelion; later they signed a contract to record an album.
The band had some disagreements with Peel and Collins left. Though the band toured with BLACK SABBATH, recorded several live radio performances and even Pete Townshend from THE WHO showed his interest to produce their album, nothing turned out as expected and they lost their contract with RCA who released their only, self- titled album in '69. The album was acclaimed by critics, but had no great success among the public. Du Cann left in late 1969 to form Atomic Rooster, along with Vincent Crane and Carl Palmer from ARTHUR BROWN BAND. The other members tried to continue with new guitarists, but the band soon split
Side 1:
Too Old(5:00)
Day Of The Change(5:00)
And Now The Sun Shines(4:04)
Gold And Silver Turns To Dust(6:50)
Side 2:
Return To Sanity(8:27)
The Reason(3:34)
I Can Stop The Sun(2:13)
When To Stop(8:38)
LABELS: NEAR MINT
Clean, unmarked labels which show little signs of use
VINYL Visual: MINT
Both surfaces are like new
VINYL Audio: MINT / NEAR MINT (MINT)
Plays as new throughout with only a touch of surface on the quiet build-up on the first track on Side 2 (nothing really and barely worth a mention)
SLEEVE: NEAR MINT
The cover is as crisp, sharp and fresh as the day it was made with a deep gloss to the laminated front and unworn edges and spine with just some tiny light marks to the untreated back (which are again, barely worth a mention)
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: £5.00 (Recorded Delivery)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Tracked)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £25.00 (International Tracked)
DUE TO THE CURRENT CIRCUMSTANCES I WILL ONLY BE POSTING ONCE A WEEK ON FRIDAY
ALL RECORDS ARE PLAY-CHECKED UNLESS SEALED
Combined Post: Additional records £2 (UK) £3 (Europe) £5 (International)
Guarantee: All records are unconditionally guaranteed (including sealed and/or unplayed) and I will offer a complete, no quibble refund upon return of the item should you not be pleased with it in any way
* EU BIDDERS PLEASE BE AWARE TAX AND FULL CUSTOMS CHARGES WILL BE APPLIED AT YOUR END
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