Bo Hansson LORD OF THE RINGS Vinyl LP CAS 1059 A2U/B2U 1972 First Press EXC/EXC
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Bo Hansson LORD OF THE RINGS Vinyl LP CAS 1059 A2U/B2U 1972 First Press
In 1970, Swedish keyboardist Bo Hansson had hit a lull in his career. He’d toured in support of The Rolling Stones and even jammed with Jimi Hendrix—the famous guitarist recorded a version of “Tax Free,” which Hansson had written—but his latest band had broken up, leaving him in search of a new direction to take his career.
Inspired by his girlfriend’s copy of The Lord of the Rings, Hansson retreated to a summer house on an island off the coast of Stockholm and, with the help of a few friends, recorded a full instrumental concept album based on Tolkien’s trilogy. Released in Hansson’s native country in 1970 as Sagan om ringen—the title of the series’ Swedish translation—and abroad in 1972 as Music Inspired By Lord of the Rings, it was a major hit for the keyboardist, even earning gold record status in the U.K. and Australia. (Mental Floss, December 2013)
I have graded the vinyl Excellent, I can see very few marks or blemishes, the album plays well and much reminds me of Pink FloydI have graded the sleeve Excellent, again in a very fine condition
Matrix / Runout (Label - Side A): CAS 1059A Matrix / Runout (Label - Side B): CAS 1059B Matrix / Runout (Stamped - Side A): CAS 1059 A - 2U Matrix / Runout (Stamped - Side B): CAS 1059 B - 2U
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