Sold Date: April 17, 2017
Start Date: April 7, 2017
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URIAH HEEP Uriah Heep Live 1973 UK ISLAND/BRONZE 1st PRESS - MINT URIAH HEEP
Uriah Heep Live January 1973

UK BRONZE/ISLAND (ISLD 1) FIRST PRESSING (May 1973)
RECORDED DURING THEIR JANUARY 1973 BRITISH TOUR
AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL COPY - AS-NEW THROUGHOUT - LOOKS UNPLAYED

PRESSED WITH THE FIRST BRONZE LABELS 'MANUFACTURED AND DISTRIBUTED BY ISLAND RECORDS LIMITED'
MATRIX: ISLP-1-A2 / ISLP-1-B2 / ISLP-2-A1 / ISLP-2-B1
MOTHERS/STAMPERS: 1/P and 1/T, 1/R and 1/T
THE TWO RECORDS ARE HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL DEEPLY GLOSSY, FULLY LAMINATED GATEFOLD SLEEVE WITH FIXED FULL COLOUR BOOKLET AND "£2.99 DOUBLE ALBUM" STICKER
COMPLETE WITH THE TWO ORIGINAL 'PRESS CLIPPING' INNER SLEEVES

After scoring back-to-back album hits with Demons and Wizards and The Magician's Birthday, Uriah Heep had suddenly become a major attraction in the world of rock & roll. They capitalised on their newfound popularity with extensive touring and, since they lacked the time in their schedule to knock out a new studio album, their label decided they should release a live album to fill the gap. The result was Live: January 1973, the definitive live recording of the classic Uriah Heep lineup and a good indication of what made the group so popular among heavy metal fans during their heyday. The set list represents all the highlights of their albums up to the point, and everything is delivered with maximum energy before an enthusiastic Birmingham, England, crowd. Of course, uptempo rockers like "Traveller in Time" and "Love Machine" become especially muscular in this setting, but the big surprise is the way the slower tunes are affected. For instance, "July Morning" gains a new, profound level of emotional power as the band shifts from pastoral verses backed only by Ken Hensley's organ riffs to a stirring chorus where the band members give their all before giving way to some powerful instrumental jamming. The band also pays tribute to its roots at the end, with an entertaining medley of classic rockers like "Roll Over Beethoven" and "Blue Suede Shoes."

Side 1:
Intro - Sunrise (3:50)
Sweet Lorraine (4:27)
Traveller in Time (3:20)
Easy Livin' (2:43)
Side 2:
July Morning (11:23)
Tears in My Eyes (4:34)
Side 3:
Gypsy (13:32)
Circle of Hands (8:47)
Side 4:
Intro - Look at Yourself (5:57)
The Magicians Birthday (1:15)
Love Machine (3:07)
Rock 'n' Roll Medley (8:17)

LABELS: MINT
An immaculate set of labels - no spindle traces or any signs of use
VINYL Visual: MINT
All four surfaces shine like new
VINYL Audio: MINT
This untouched copy plays as-new throughout with nothing to fault
SLEEVE: MINT
As crisp, sharp and fresh as the day it was made with a deep, glass-like gloss to the laminate - still creaks when opened
INNER SLEEVES: MINT
No splits - clean and unmarked

POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINER, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: FREE (2nd class standard)
UK: £9.00 (Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day by 1pm)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £18.00 (International Signed For delivery)

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