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THE MAGIC MIXTURE
'THIS IS THE MAGIC MIXTURE'
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS056
YES! At last the glorious 1968 LP by The Magic Mixture gets the
proper legit reissue. Originally released on Saga, this superb piece
of psychedelic freakbeat should be in every record collection sharing
section with UK psych gods like July, Skip Bifferty, Forever Amber, Five
Day Week Straw People, The Open Mind and the likes.
Even though according to The Tapestry Of Delights book the Saga
LPs are supposed to have been recorded at a school premises rather than
in a proper studio, this album has become a classic of the genre on its
own, containing some killer psychedelic sounds delivered mainly by the
guitar of leader Jim Thomas and his bandmate Stan Curtis' organ riffs.
The line up was completed with Jack Collins on drums and Melvyn Hacker
on bass guitar. The songs are all original Magic Mixture compositions,
and they are all excellent samples of what was going on in the UK when
the genres who had been en vogue during the sixties (modern jazz, folk,
R&B, pop...) were all put into the same cauldron in the search of
a special mixture, eventually obtaining some great pop tunes played with
a freakbeat edge and some early psychedelic sounds, all pretty simple
and without many gimmicks or studio trickery, but amazingly lovely and
very cool.
It is one of the most sought after Saga releases and one that
commands high sums when it shows up on eBay. Wah Wah's is the first ever
legit reissue, with best sound quality and best sleeve quality ever,
considering the Saga releases were all low budget pressed on recycled
vinyl!
First ever official reissue, taken from the master tapes and pressed
in a limited run of only 500 copies!!!
¡SÍ! Por fín
el glorioso LP de 1968 grabado por The Magic Mixture es reeditado oficialmente.
Originalmente aparecido en Saga, esta soberbia pieza de freakbeat psicodélico
debería estar en odas las colecciones de discos compatriendo estante
con dioses de la psicodélia UK de la talla de July, Skip Bifferty,
Forever Amber, Five Day Week Straw People, The Open Mind y similares.
A pesar que según el libro The Tapestry Of Delights los LPs
de Saga fueron grabados en una escuela tras las clases en lugar de en un
estudio como Dios manda, este LP se ha convertido en un clásico
por méritos propios, conteniendo fantásticos sonidos psicodélicos,
generados básicamente por la guitarra del líder de la banda
Jim Thomas y los riffs de órgano de su colega Stan Curtis. La formación
la completaban Jack Collins a la batería y Melvyn Hacker al bajo.
Las composiciones son originales de Magic Mixture y son excelentes muestras
de lo que aconteció en UK cuando los géneros que habían
estado en voga durante los sesenta (modern jazz, folk, R&B, pop...)
fueron mezclados en una misma marmita a la búsqueda de un sabor
especial, obteniéndose finalmente un puñado de grandes canciones
pop con actitud freakbeat y sonidos psicodélicos, sencillo y sin
grandes trucos de estudio, pero efectivo, encantador y muy elegante.
ARTIST : THE MAGIC MIXTURE
TITLE : THIS IS THE MAGIC MIXTURE
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS056
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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THE UNDERGROUND SET
'S/T'
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS057
AVAILABLE IN LATE 2008 / EARLY 2009
Another collectable from the Saga back catalogue, issued in 1970
on the Pantonic subsidiary but originally recorded in Italy, this killer
organ instro LP is reissued in vinyl for the first time. On their debut
LP The Underground Set delivered a shot of groovy organ-ized go-go sounds
- the kind of sounds that wouldn't sound out of place at a late sixties
European psychedelic club or a teen exploito movie, with the perfect mix
of psychedelic / progressive garage attitude and library music dexterity.
An album to be filed along other killers like Blue Phantom or Ugly Custard.
But also the kind of sounds that would inspire later artists such as Graham
Day when he formed The Prisoners. The Underground Set was also committed
to record the soundtrack theme for a couple of Italian TV shows, and later
recorded a second album which followed the same line but with a heavier
progressive edge.
Lovers of mad organs and swirling fuzz psychedelic guitars will
have hours of enjoyment with the purchase of this delicatessen that has,
again, been mastered from the original tapes and housed in a quality
sleeve. Best quality ever plus two bonus tracks : the Saga LPs were really
low budget pressings, so they tended to be of poor quality and usually
done on recycled vinyl. Better than the real thing, but only available
for a limited time : these 500 copies only will be gone soon!
Otra pieza coleccionable del catálogo
de Saga, aparecido en 1970 en el subsello Pantonic, pero originalmente
grabado en Italia, reeditado en vinilo por primera vez. En su LP de debut
The Underground Set ofrecen una descarga de sonidos con presencia del
órgano a go-gó de lo más groovy - el tipo de sonidos
que no estarían fuera de lugar en un club psicodélico de
la Europa de finales de los sesenta, o en alguna película de explotación
del fenómeno adolescente, con la perfecta mezcla entreuna actitud
psicodélico-garajera-progresiva y la destreza de una grabación
de disco de música "library". Un álbum para ser archivado
con pesos pesados de la talla del Blue Phantom o del Ugly Custard. Y
también la clase de sonidos que inspirarían a artistas
más tardíos como pueda ser el Graham Day de la era Prisoners.
The Underground Set fueron también los encargados de grabar la sintonía
para algunos programas de la televisión italiana, y más
tarde editarían un segundo LP que sigue la línea iniciada
con éste pero con un sonido más "heavy" y progresivo.
Los amantes del sonido de órgano y de las chispeantes guitarras
psicodélicas con fuzz encontrarán horas de disfrute con
la compra de esta delícia reeditada a partir de los másters
originales y presentada en portada de calidad más dos bonus tracks.
Mejor calidad que nunca, de hecho : los LPs de Saga eran realmente editados
con muy bajo presupuesto, a menudo los prensajes eran bastante malos y
se realizaban en vinilo reciclado. Sin duda mejor que el original, pero solamente
disponible por tiempo limitado : éstas 500 únicas copias
volarán pronto!
ARTIST : THE UNDERGROUND SET
TITLE : S/T
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS057
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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THE 4 INSTANTS
'DISCOTHEQUE!'
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS058
Here we unearth a missing nugget! Very little is known of The 4
Instants. They do not even appear on the Tapestry Of Delights (a.k.a.
the Holy Bible of UK beat/R&B/psych/prog...). Undoubtedly released
as a teen exploitation album in 1966 by Saga on the Society subsidiary,
the LP offers a tight mod R&B instrumental sound all through it, with
killer Hammond organ and sensational guitar licks. Everyone into all night
mod jazz / R&B partying shall consider this LP a classic on its own
from now on! Think of Graham Bond Organisation, Dave Davani Four, The Mohawks
or any of those great mod jazz / soul jazz LPs that were imported from the
US in the era and you'll get a close idea of what this album sounds like.
Mostly offering killer versions of hits of the day ("Watermelon Man", "Mashed
Potatoes", "Monkey Time"...) there is also one top sounding cover of the
classic Ellington tune "Caravan" and three fantastic tunes written by the
band, the credits of which give us the clue of the musicians involved, drummer
Clem Cattini being one of them - thus throwing connections to other greats
of the genre such as The Mohawks or Ugly Custard, and giving an idea of how
TIGHT this band sounds, since Cattini (who had preeviously been in The Tornados
and recorded under the direction of Joe Meek) was one of the more in demand
session drummers and his work can be heard in many of the number one hits
of the sixties and seventies. Sensational playing in an energy-plenty recording.
This obscure jewell seems to be still completely unknown even among
those into the coolest of the cool, maybe due to the non too well chosen
original sleeve, to which our design team is giving a twist in order
to make this exceptional LP look as fab as it deserves! A unique sleeve
for a unique pressing of only 500 copies! Will you miss yours now and
cry later?
¡Desenterramos un pequeño
tesoro! Muy poco se sabe de The 4 Instants. Ni siquiera aparecen en la
Sagrada Biblia del beat/R&B/psych/prog... UK, el famoso libro Tapestry
Of Delights. Sin duda editado para explotar el fenómeno adolescente
del momento en 1966 por el subsello Society, el LP ofrece una contundente
demostración de lo que puede llegar a ser el sonido mod R&B
a nivel instrumental cuando se une un potente Hammond con un fabuloso trabajo
de guitarra. Todos aquellos que disfruten de las allnighters de mod jazz
y R&B considerarán este LP un clásico del género
desde el momento en que dejen caer la aguja en su surco. Piensa en Graham
Bond Organisation, Dave Davani Four, los Mohawks o cualquiera de esos
fabulosos LPs de mod jazz / soul jazz importados de USA en la era y te
harás una idea de lo que estos chicos dominaban. Principalmente
compuesto de versiones de éxitos del momento ("Watermelon Man",
"Mashed Potatoes", "Monkey Time"...), también incluye una excelente
versión del "Caravan" de Duke Ellington y algunos temas propios
en cuyos créditos encontramos la única pista de quienes eran
los músicos del grupo, siendo uno de ellos el batería Clem
Cattini - cuya presencia establece conexiones hacia otros grandes del género
como The Mohawks o Ugly Custard y da una idea de cuan potente suenan los
4 Instants, pues Cattini (tras su paso por los Tornados, el grupo producido
por Joe Meek) se convirtió en uno de los batarías de estudio
más demandados en los sesenta y setenta, llegando a grabar infinidad
de números uno durante esa era.
ARTIST : THE FOUR INSTANTS
TITLE : DISCOTHEQUE!
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS058
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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EQUINOX
'HARD ROCK'
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS059
Thought from the beginning as a cash-in operation when hard rock
began to spread throughout the UK, this LP features a very young band
(keyboardist Jon Stoppard was 16 when this LP was released in 1973) performing
the sounds of the day. Equinox consisted of Mick Shedd on vocals and guitar,
Sid Oldfield on bass, Jon Stoppard playing organ and Terry Waldon as the
drummer. Incidentally they are not the ones who appear on the sleeve, where
they were replaced by some unknown hipsters, and knowing Boulevard and
it's mother label Saga it was probably a stock photo rather than a proper
session paid for the occasion.
The album sounds move through the early UK hardrock paths opened
by bands such as Deep Purple, Black Sabbath or Led Zeppelin, and although
it must be said that our youngsters can't match the playing skills of the
bands they mirrored in, it's justice to state "Hard Rock" as a more than
decent effort, and a true rarity even for the conoisseurs of the genre.
Issued from the original master tapes and featuring the original
sleeve in better quality than the low budget Boulevard original, this is
a perfect chance to add the Equinox to your collection. Remember : only
500 copies pressed!
LP editado sin duda como una operación
para generar dinero aprovechando el auge del fenómeno hard rock
en UK, Equinox era una banda muy joven (el teclista Jon Stoppard contaba
con tan sólo 16 primaveras cuando el disco fue lanzado en 1973)
cuyos miembros eran Mick Shedd a la voz y guitarra, Sid Oldfield al bajo,
el citado Stoppard al órgano y Terry Waldon como batería.
Quienes no son, por cierto, los que aparecen en la portada, en cuya foto
fueron reemplazados por modelos desconocidos... Y conociendo la forma de
actuar de Boulevard y su sello madre Saga, probablemente incluso fuera una
foto tomada de un catálogo fotográfico y no una sesión
fotográfica propiamente dicha (y pagada).
Los sonidos del álbum se mueven por los caminos del hard
rock primerizo de bandas como Deep Purple, Black Sabbath o Led Zeppelin,
y aunque debemos reconocer que nuestros jóvenes amigos no llegan
al nivel de destreza de aquellos en quienes se inspiraron sí lograron
sin embargo grabar un interesante disco que complacerá a los fans
del género.
Editado a partir de las cintas originales y con mejor calidad de
portada que el original de Boulevard de serie "budget", es la ocasión
perfecta para añadir a los Equinox a tu colección. Recuerda
: únicamente prensadas 500 copias.
ARTIST : EQUINOX
TITLE : HARD ROCK
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS059
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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ANIMA SOUND – STÜRMISCHER HIMMEL
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS062 VINYL LP
500 COPIES ONLY LIMITED REISSUE
AVAILABLE IN EARLY 2009
Often described as one the oddities in the Ohr catalogue, Stürmischer
Himmel supposed the vinyl debut of Anima, the radical free-music duo
of sculptor Paul Fuchs and her wife Limpe Fuchs. Recorded at a "thousand
year cottage on a windy hill" and opening with ambience recording of wind
and sheeps, the album is an organic collection of improvised atonal pieces
ranging from the atmospheric to the wild with much use use of screaming,
horns, percussions, ambience recordings, wordless vocals and all kinds
of home-made sound devices (Fuchshorn, Fuchszither, Fuchsbass... ). Pure
german counter-culture sounds from the early 70’s...
Limited to 500 copies – Sleeve reproducing all the original artwork
from the Ohr press – Quality vinyl press inside a 350 gr. quality sleeve.
- Comes with an insert with info and photos!
A menudo descrito como una de las
rarezas del catálogo de Ohr, Stürmischer Himmel supuso el debut
de Anima, el dúo de musica libre radical formado por el escultor
Paul Fuchs y su esposa Limpe Fuchs. Grabado en "un caserío de mil
años de antiguedad en una ventosa colina" y abriendo con una grabación
de sonido ambiental de viento y ovejas, el álbum es una colección
orgánica de improvisadas piezas atonales y sonidos que van desde
lo atmosférico hasta lo salvaje, con gran uso de gritos, indtrumentos
de viento, percusiones, grabaciones ambientales, cantos sin letra y todo
tipo de aparatos de sonido caseros (Fuchshorn, Fuchszither, Fuchsbass...).
Pura contracultura alemana de los primeros 70.
Edición limitada de 500 copias - Portada reproduciendo el
artwork original de la edición de Ohr - Prensaje de calidad en
portada de 350 gr. - Contiene inserto con información y fotos.
ARTIST : ANIMA SOUND
TITLE : STÜRMISCHER HIMMEL
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS062
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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BERND WITTHÜSSER – LIEDER VON VAMPIREN, NONNEN UND TOTTEN
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS063 VINYL LP
500 COPIES ONLY LIMITED REISSUE
AVAILABLE IN EARLY 2009
Released under Bernd Witthüsser’s name, this was actually the
first collaborative effort with his partner in-crime Walter Westrupp
(their infamous "W&W’s Pop-Cabaret"). An enchanting collection of
acoustic folk songs, albeit with a touch of black humour, on the subjects,
you guessed it, vampires, nuns and death based on texts by Baltus Brösel,
Heinrich Heine, Novalis and Thomas Rother... Simple and haunting melodies
with a spellbinding cosmic touch.
Limited to 500 copies – Gatefold laminated sleeve reproducing the
complete original artwork from the first Ohr issue – Quality vinyl press
inside a 350 gr. quality sleeve.
Aunque editado bajo el nombre de
Bernd Witthüsser, este fue en realidad el primer trabajo del dúo
que formó con con su compinche Walter Westrupp (su infame "W&W's
Pop Cabaret"). Una encantadora colección de canciones folk acústicas,
con un toque de humor negro sobre temas que hablan, como el título
alemán original indica, de vampiros, monjas y la muerte. Canciones
basadas en textos de Baltus Brössel, Heinrich Heine, Novalis y Thomas
Rother... Simples y cautivadoras melodías con un toque cósmico.
Edición limitada de 500 copias - Portada "gatefold" reproduciendo
el artwork original de la edición de Ohr - Prensaje de calidad
en portada de 350 gr.
ARTIST : BERND WITTHÜSSER
TITLE : LIEDER VON VAMPIREN, NONNEN UND TOTTEN
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS063
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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IBLISS – "SUPERNOVA"
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS064 VINYL LP
500 COPIES ONLY LIMITED REISSUE
AVAILABLE IN EARLY 2009
With several connections to the early Kraftwerk history and formed
in the Rhineland area in 1971, Ibliss was a quintet formed by percussionist
Basil Hammoudi (from Organisation, the band before Kraftwerk), drummer
Andreas Hohmann (also from Kraftwerk), brothers Wolfgang and Norbert Büllmeyer
(bass and guitar respectively) and Rainer Büchel on sax and flute.
With the help of Conny Plank , they recorded their one and only lp at Hamburg’s
Windrose-Studios: four long instrumental tracks in a hypnotic style that
takes cues both from the teutonic motorik style and way-out jazz techniques…
kind of a floating cosmic fusion sound with a great emphasis on the rhythmic
section. Another great and unknown album from the jazzier end of krautrock
(Kollektiv, Thirsty Moon, Annexus Quam, Embryo, Organistaion…)
STRICTLY LIMITED TO 500 COPIES - QUALITY PRESSING – GATEFOLD COVER
REPRODUCING ARTWORK FROM THE ORIGINAL SPIEGELEI ISSUE – INCLUDES INSERT
WITH PICS AND INFORMATION ON THE BAND
Con diversas conexiones a los inicios
de la historia de Kraftwerk, y formados en el área de Rhineland
en 1971, Ibliss fue un quinteto liderado por el percusionista Basil Hammoudi
(miembro de Organisation, la banda que daría lugar a Kraftwerk)
y con el percusionista Andreas Hohmann (también en Kraftwerk), los
hermanos Wolbgang y Norbert Büññmeyer (bajista y guitarrista,
respectivamente) y Rainer Büchel al saxo y la flauta. Con la ayuda
de Conny Plank grabaron un único LP en los Windrose-Studios de Hamburgo.
4 largos temas instrumentales en un estilo hipnótico que une krautrock
y sonidos del jazz experimental. Una especie de fusión cósmica
flotante con gran enfásis en la sección rítmica. Otra
joya desconocida del lado más jazzy del krautrock (Kollektiv, Thirsty
Moon, Annexus Quam, Embryo, Organistaion…)
LIMITADO A 500 COPIAS - PRENSAJE DE CALIDAD - PORTADA ABIERTA REPRODUCIENDO
EL ARTWORK DE LA EDICIÓN ORIGINAL DE SPIEGELEI, INCLUYE INSERTO
CON FOTOS E INFORMACIÓN
ARTIST : IBLISS
TITLE : SUPERNOVA
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS064
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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LPS049 ANNEXUS QUAM – OSMOSE
One of the most interesting and unknown bands from the Ohr catalogue,
Annexus Quam had actually a quite long career, having their roots in
the outfit Ambition Of Music, formed back in 1967 Kamp-Lintfort (near
Düsseldorf). By 1970, and paying tribute to their early name, they
had incorporated a whole array of influences (most important one,
the inclusion of jazz instrumentation) and brewed them in what was becoming
a very personal progressive fusion of styles, best witnessed in their their
debut album: Osmose. At that time, the band had grown into a septet formed
by Uwe Bick (drums, vocals, percussion), Jürgen Jonuschies (bass,
vocals, percussion), Werner Hostermann (clarinet, organ, vocals, percussion),
Peter Werner (guitar, vocals, percussion), Hans Kámper (trombone,
spanish guitar, vocals, percussion), Ove Volquartz (sax) and Harald Klemm
(flute, vocals, percussion). Far from a typical jazz sound, they were able
to integrate rock and jazz instrumentation into a unique style, which borrowed
elements from the aforementioned genres but blended those into an ultimate
cosmic fusion (which can recall at times the Third Ear Band, Xhol Caravan
or even Ash Ra Tempel yet remaining totally their own). Actually, Annexus
Quam were able to sound meditative, doomy, stoned, aggressive, exotic and
lyrical in the same track without loosing any musical coherence or perspective.
With their personal style that even today defies categorisation (except for
that big umbrella we call kraut rock),Annexus Quam had all the inventiveness
and excitement of the 1969/1970 german bands.
Osmose: a most unique album by an equally unique band, housed in
one of the most luxurious, ellaborated and tripped-out gimmix covers ever
made, now reproduced in all it’s multi-folding glory.
Strictly limited to 500 copies - Gimmix folding-pyramidal cover!
Una de las más interesantes,
y sin embargo desconocidas, bandas del catálogo de Ohr, Annexus
Quam tuvieron de hecho una larga carrera desde sus inicios como Ambition
Of Music en 1967 en la localidad de Kamp-Linfort (cerca de Düsseldorf).
Hacia 1970, haciendo honor a su antiguo nombre, incorporaron una gran
cantidad de influencias (la mayor de ellas, la inclusión de instrumentación
de jazz) y las mezclaron en una progresiva fusión de estilos muy
personal, atestiguada en su álbum de debut Osmose. En aquella época
la banda había pasado a ser un septeto formado por Uwe Bick (batería,
percusión, voz), Jürgen Jonuschies (bajo, voz, percusión),
Werner Hostermann (clarinete, órgano, voz, percusión),
Peter Werner (guitarra, percusión, voz), Hans Kámper (trombón,
guitarra española, voz, percusión), Ove Volquartz (saxo)
y Harald Klemm (flauta, voz, percusión). Alejándose de un
sonido típicamente jazzístico fueron capaces de integrar instrumentación
de rock y jazz en un estilo único que tomaba prestados elementos
de ambos géneros pero los mezclaba en una fusión cósmica
(reminiscente a veces de Third Ear Band, Xhol Caravan o incluso Ash Ra
Tempel, sin perder una fuerte personalidad propia). De hecho, Annexus Quam
eran capaces de sonar meditativos, colocados, agresivos, exóticos
y líricos en una misma canción sin perder la coherencia musical.
Con su personal estilo, que aún hoy rehuye etiquetaciones (excepto
la de ese gran paraguas que llamamos kraut rock), Annexus Quam presentan
toda la inventiva y excitación de las bandas alemanas del período
1969/1970.
Osmose: un álbum único creado por un conjunto único,
presentado en una de las más lujosas, elaboradas y bizarras portadas
desplegables jamás realizadas, ahora reeditado en toda su gloria.
Estrictamente limitado a 500 copias - En portada desplegable piramidal!
ARTIST : ANNEXUS QUAM
TITLE : OSMOSE
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS049
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 20 EUROS EUROS
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LPS050 GURU GURU – HINTEN
Mani, Ax and Uli do it again: Hinten was Guru Gurur's second album
for Ohr, the follow up to their crazed UFO lp. Recorded in July 1971 at
Star Studios (Hamburg) with the help of Konrad Plank, Hinten saw Guru
Guru moving away from their trademark freeform jams and into a somewhat
more structured and song-based format but still retaining the wild and
crazy edge of their debut album. Space is now given to lyrics and spoken-word
passages but without forgetting screaming guitar action and space rock tripping.
Mani Neumeier delivers some nonsensycal lyrics and primitive howls while
Ax Genrich indulges is his usual guitar onslaught and bebauchery. As crazy
as it gets... Guru Guru were truly one of a kind!!!!
Strictly limited to 500 copies - Gatefold cover - Sealed copies
w/ info sticker
Mani, Ax y Uli lo hacen de nuevo:
Hinten fue el segundo LP de Guru Guru para Ohr tras la locura de su debut
UFO. Grabado en 1971 en Star Studios (Hamburgo) con la ayuda de Konrad
Plank, Hinten nos presenta a la banda alejándose de sus jams "freeform"
y adentrándose en un formato de canción más estructurado,
pero sin por ello perder el toque salvaje y alocado de su primer disco.
Se incluyen partes cantadas y pasajes recitados sin dejar de lado las guitarras
atronadoras y los viajes de rock espacial. Mani Neumeier se descuelga con
letras sin sentido y aullidos primitivos mientras Ax Genrich juega con
su habitual sonido destripador de guitarra. Tan loco como se puede estar...
Guru Guru son irrepetibles!!!!
Estrictamente limitado a 500 copias - Portada doble - Copias precintadas
con adhesivo informativo
ARTIST : GURU GURU
TITLE : HINTEN
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS050
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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LPS051 MYTHOS - MYTHOS
Another classic from the Ohr catalogue!!! Formed by young multi-instrumentalist
Stephan Kaske in 1969, Mythos were Berlin’s finest space rockers, able
to swim and dive between raging space-treks a la Hawkwind and blissed-out
cosmic drifts in the style of their stable-mates Ash Ra Temple or Tangerine
Dream. Their legendary debut album showed them in top-form, specially in
the long suite "Encyclopaedia Terrae" were they showcase their playing
abilities and unique style via the extended instrumental passages. Somewhere
else in the album, Kaske surprises us with his flute playing or his caracteristical
vocals (a bit in the style of VdGG’s Peter Hammill). A classic album which
deserves to be heard by a wider public !!
Strictly limited to 500 copies - Gatefold cover - Sealed copies
w/ info sticker
Otro clásico del catálogo
de Ohr!!! Formados por el joven multi instrumentista Stephan Kaske en
1969, Mythos fueron los mejores rockeros del espacio en su Berlin natal,
capaces de nadar y sumergirse entre airados viajes cósmicos a la
Hawkwind y atmosféricos aterrizajes espaciales en la onda de Ash
Ra tempel o Tangerine Dream. Su legendario LP de debut los muetra en plena
forma, especialmente en la larga "Encyclopaedia Terrae", en la que muestran
sus habilidades como instrumentistas y un estilo único en extendidos
pasajes instrumentales. En otras partes del LP, Kaske nos sorprende con
su flauta o su voz característica (un poco en el estilo de los
Van der Graaf Generator de Peter Hammill).
Estrictamente limitado a 500 copias - Portada doble - Copias precintadas
con adhesivo informativo
ARTIST : MYTHOS
TITLE : S/T
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS051
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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LPS052 WALPURGIS - QUEEN OF SABA
Overshadowed by their more experimental and cosmic labelmates, Walpurgis
made probably one of the most overlooked items of the Ohr catalogue...
This quintet from Berlin formed by Ryszard Kalemba (guitar), Jerzy Sokolowski
(guitar, vocals), George Früchtenicht (bass), Jan Sundermeyer (congas,
flute) and Manfred Stadelmann (drums, vocals) were helped by the ubiquitous
Jürgen Dollase (Wallenstein) on keyboards for the recording sessions
of their one and only one album which taking place between May and June
1972 in Dieter Dierks Studio in Stommeln. Obviously inspired by the US West
Coast sound but also echoing the more cosmic tendencies of the berlin scene,
Walpurgis played a dreamy yet solid space-rock style which recall some
of their contemporanies like Wallenstein, Ash Ra Tempel or Agitation Free
whilst paying tribute to their american inspirations (Quicksilver Messenger
Band, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane) at the same time. Actually, Walpurgis
just made those influences more evident as the West Coast sound had a huge
impact in shaping the Berlin bands sound, with many a city’s guitar player
in debt with John Cippollina's guitar techniques (from Ash Ra Tempel's Manuel
Gotsching to Curly Curve's Alex Conti).
Strictly limited to 500 copies - Gatefold cover - Sealed copies
w/ info sticker
A la sombra de sus más experimentales
y cósmicos compañeros de sello, Walpurgis facturaron uno
de los discos más infravalorados del catálogo de Ohr. Este
quinteto de Berlin formado por Ryszard Kalemba (guitarra), Jerzy Sokolowski
(guitarra, voz), George Früchtenicht (bajo), Jan Sundermeyer (congas,
flauta) y Manfred Stadelmann (batería, voz) fueron ayudados por
el ubicuo Jürgen Dollase (Wallenstein) a los teclados en las sesiones
de grabación de su único LP, en mayo y junio de 1972 en el
estudio de Dieter Dierks en Stommeln. Obviamente inspirados por el sonido
de la Costa Oeste estadounidense, pero también por las tendencias
más cósmicas de la escena berlinesa, Walpurgis practicaban
un soñador a la par que sólido rock espacial que recuerda
a contemporáneos suyos de la talla de Wallenstein, Ash Ra tempel
o Agitation Free y paga tributo a sus ídolos americanos (Quicksilver
Messenger Band, Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane...). Walpurgis únicamente
hacen esa influencia americana más evidente, ya que el sonido "West
Coast" tuvo de hecho un gran impacto en la escena de Berlin y sus bandas,
con más de un guitarrista en deuda permanente con las técnicas
de guitarra de John Cipollina (desde Manuel Gotsching de Ash Ra Tempel hasta
Alex Conti de Curly Curve).
Estrictamente limitado a 500 copias - Portada doble - Copias precintadas
con adhesivo informativo
ARTIST : WALPURGIS
TITLE : QUEEN OF SABA
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS052
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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LPS053 LIMBUS 4 - MANDALAS
Another unsung bunch of krautrock pioneers, Limbus had formed in
Heidelberg in 1968. Comprising the trio of Odysseus Artnerm, Bernd Henniger
and Gerd Kraus, in 1969 recorded the groundbreaking New Atlantis LP (subtitling
it "Cosmic Music Experience") for CPM, a spaced-out concoction of free
and psychedelic musics with strong folky and ethnical flavours sounding very
much like a more ethnic take on free improvisation. In 1970 they become a
quartet with the addition of Matthias Kniepper thus renaming themselves Limbus
4 and went to record the puzzling Mandalas lp, a further step in their cosmic
ethnic improvisations, this time making use of a more varied instrumental
palette and taking advantage of the possibilities of the recording studio.
A unique album that ranks amongst the most adventurous ever released by
Ohr and which, to make things even better, spots another of those cool
Reinhard Hippen covers designs made of doll parts (which graced the covers
of the first five of the the label's albums.. this being actually the second
ever Ohr release). You don't get them much trippier than this...
Strictly limited to 500 copies - Gatefold cover - Sealed copies
w/ info sticker
Otro pelotón de pioneros
del krautrock, Limbus se habían formado en Heidelberg en 1968.
Originalmente en formación de trio con Odysseus Artnerm, Bernd
Henniger y Gerd Kraus, en 1969 grabaron el fenomenal LP "New Atlantis"
(subtitulado "Cosmic Music Experience") para CPM, una conjunción
espacial de musicas libres y psicodélicas con fuertes raíces
folk y savores étnicos. En 1970 pasaron a ser un cuarteto tras la
adición de Matthias Kniepper, hecho que transformó su nombre
de Limbus a Limbus 4, para facturar el sorprendente LP "Mandalas", un paso
adelante en su línea de improvisaciones étnicas a lo cósmico,
ahora con un uso de instrumentos variados y aprovechándose de las
posibilidades del estudio de grabación. Un álbum único
que se presenta entre los más aventurados jamás editados
por Ohr, con el añadido de una fabulosa carpeta diseñada
por Reinhardt Hippen (autor de las fabulosas cinco primeras portadas del
sello).
Estrictamente limitado a 500 copias - Portada doble - Copias precintadas
con adhesivo informativo
ARTIST : LIMBUS 4
TITLE : MANDALAS
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS053
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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LPS054 XHOL - MOTHERFUCKERS GMBH & CO. KG
The misteriously named Xhol had already some years of experience
on their back when krautrock made it's first impact. Having it's roots
in the late 60's rock & soul outfit Soul Caravan they eventually renamed
themsleves Xhol Caravan and released the crucial Electrip album on Hansa,
one of the first efforts in bridging psychedelic, jazz and psychedelic
styles in a really original way. Shortening their name to Xhol, they signed
to the hip Ohr label where they released the live album Hau-Rauk and the
mysterous archival Motherfuckers GmbH & Co Kg. Conceived as a
varied collage of archive pieces, sound snippets and free extended jams,
the album hints at the madness of Faust but reatining that freaky Xhol attitude.
From the archetypical Radio, just some dial knob turning with takes us from
the Soul Caravan days, to the cosmically tripped-out Orgelsolo and the chirps
and flute exotism of Grille, this album shows Xhol's more experimental side
without forgetting their powerful fusion as hints of jazz, brass rock, soul
and other grooves collide on the extended 13-minute Love Potion 25. An enduring
testament to the talents of a band which went unrecognized too many years
and which was one of the best and more inventive of the first wave of kraut
rock bands...
Strictly limited to 500 copies - Single cover - Upgraded with notes
and photos courtesy of our firends at Garden Of Delights - Sealed copies
w/ info sticker
Los misteriosamente llamados Xhol
tenían ya seis años de experiencia a sus espaldas cuando
el krautrock hizo impacto por primera vez. Con sus raizes en el conjunto
de rock y soul de finales de los 60 Soul Caravan pasaron a llamarse Xhol
Caravan y grabar el crucial "Electrip" para Hansa, uno de los primeros
intentos de unir psicodélia y jazz en algo realmente original y
personal. Acortando su nombre a Xhol firmaron por Ohr y editaron el directo
"Hau-Rauk" y el misterioso "Motherfuckers GmbH & Co. Kg". Concebido
como un collage variado de piezas de archivo, recortes de sonido y libres
improvisaciones, el álbum se acerca a la locura de Faust, pero mantieniendo
la actitud freaky de Xhol. Desde "Radio", pieza elaborada jugando con el
dial de una radio, se nos transporta a los días de Soul Caravan,
al viaje cósmico "Orgelsolo" o al exótismo con flauta de
"Grille". Este LP muestra la cara más experimental de Xhol, sin
olvidar su poderosa fusión de jazz, rock con sección de
vientos, soul y demás influencias.
Estrictamente limitado a 500 copias - Portada sencilla - Con inserto
con notas y fotos cortesía de nuestros amigos de Garden Of Delights
- Copias precintadas con adhesivo informativo
ARTIST : XHOL CARAVAN
TITLE : MOTHERFUCKERS GMBH & CO. KG
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS054
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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LPS055 ANNEXUS QUAM - BEZIEHUNGEN
After the release of their debut album Osmose and much playing in
jazz festivals, Annexus Quam fronted some personnel changes and settled
down to a quintet. The band was now Hans Kämper (trombone, spanish
guitar, flute), Harald Klemm (zither, tabla, bendira, guitar),
Peter Werner (guitar, percussion), Ove Volquartz (tenor/soprano saxes,
flute) plus newcomer Martin Habenicht (basses). This reduced formation
went to record Beziehungen, a much more jazzy effort which headed straight
into free jazz territory but retaining the typical inventive touch of the
band. Much more space was given to free improvisation, with tracks like
the two-part "Leyenburg" coming out as free-form music whereas the 16-minute
long track "Dreh Ducht Nicht Um" bridged the gap between their two albums
by combining the progressive fusion sonorities of Osmose with some brilliant
free jamming. A classic album that is recommended to the lovers of the
experimental leg of krautrock and progressive musics as well as fans of
all things free...
Strictly limited to 500 copies - Single cover - Sealed copies w/
info sticker… Includes the bonus 1970 track Kollodium !!
Tras la edición de su álbum
de debut Osmose y de innumerables actuaciones en festivales de jazz,
Annexus Quam lidiaron con varios cambios de personal y quedaron reducidos
a un quinteto. La banda la formaban ahora Hans Kämper (trombón,
guitarra española, flauta), Harald Klemm (cítara, tabla,
bendira, guitarra), peter Werner (guitarra, percusión), Ove Volquartz
(saxos tenor y soprano, flauta) y el recién llegado Martin habenicht
(bajo), artífices del LP Beziehungen, una obra más jazzy que
se sumergía en el campo del free jazz, aunque manteniendo el típico
carácter inventivo de sus primeros tiempos. Mayores fragmentos improvisados,
con piezas como las dos partes de "Leyenburg" o "Dreh Ducht Nicht Um" de
nexo de unión entre su material anterior y sus actuales esfuerzos
improvisatorios. Un clásico recomendado a los amantes del legado
experimental y progresivo del kraut rock, así como a amantes de la
música más "free".
Estrictamente limitado a 500 copias - Portada sencilla - Contiene
el bonus track "Kollodium", no aparecido en el LP original - Copias precintadas
con adhesivo informativo
ARTIST : ANNEXUS QUAM
TITLE : BEZIEHUNGEN
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS055
FORMAT : LP
PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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AMON DÜÜL 'PARADIESWÄRTZ DÜÜL'
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS060
Recorded in 1971, Amon Düül’s only album for Ohr was a
visonary slice of acid-folk which has gained cult status as years passed
by. Ritualistic folk-rock, pastoral hippie songs, stoned jams,
eastern flavours, mystical passages and heavy hypnotic riffing which
are in fact very different from the early Amon Düül epic freaked-out
improvisations (Psychedelic Underground) or Amon Düül II complex
and psyched-up progressive works (Phallus Dei).
These were in fact archival recordings done by a different incarnation
of Amon Duul, one that combined members of both factions into a floating
line up welcoming many a guest, and which were released by R.U. Kaiser
without the musicians knowledge or authorisation, most likely in order
to catch up with Amon Düül II rising popularity.
All in all, a mythical recording featuring such underground classics
as “Love Is Peace”; “Snow Your Thurst Sun Open Your Mouth” and “Paramechanische
Welt”. Included also on our edition is their sought after Ohr single:
“Paramechanical World” / “Eternal Flow”. Another legendary title from the
Ohr catalogue rescued by Wah Wah for your listening pleasure...
Strictly limited to 500 copies. Sleeve reproducing original artwork
from the Ohr original issue.
Featuring bonus tracks “Paramechanical World” and “Eternal
Flow” (originally released as 7” single).
Grabado en 1971, el único
álbum de Amon Düül para Ohr fue una visionaria rodaja
de folk ácido hoy merecedor de la categoría de disco de
culto. Folk-rock ritual, pastoriles canciones hippies, improvisaciones
drogadas, aromas orientales, pasajes místicos y riffs hipnóticos
que difieren de sus primeras improvisaciones "freak-out" (Psychedelic
Underground) o del complejo trabajo progresivo de Amon Düül
II (Phallus Dei).
Éstas fueron de hecho gravaciones realizadas por una formación
distinta de Amon Düül que combinó miembros de ambas
facciones dentro de una formación flotante con varios artistas
invitados, y que fueron editadas por R.U. Kaiser sin el conocimiento o
autorización de los músicos, probablemente intentando sacar
partido de la creciente popularidad de Amon Düül II.
Una grabación mítica en la que nos ofrecen clásicos
underground como "Love Is Peace", "Snow Yout Thurst Sun Open Your Mouth"
o "Paramechanische Welt". Incluídas en nuestra edición encontramos
también ambas caras de su buscadísimo single para Ohr :
"Paramechanical World" / "Eternal Flow". Otro legendario título
de Ohr rescatado por Wah Wah.
Estrictamente limitado a 500 copias. Portada reproduciendo el artwork
original.
Incluye los bonus tracks "Paramechanical World" y "Eternal Flow"
(origialmente aparecidos en un single de 7").
ARTIST : AMON DÜÜL
TITLE : PARADIESWÄRTZ DÜÜL
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS060
FORMAT : LP
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DAVE DAVANI FOUR - FUSED!
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS044
LIMITED EDITION - 500 COPIES ONLY!
AVAILABLE : MARCH 2008
Wah Wah is proud to announce the inminent vinyl reissue of one of the
best Hammond organ fueled LPs from the Swingin' London years! The talented
organist Dave Davani and his group were a regular act at top clubs like
the Flamingo or the Ricky Tick, sharing the spotlight with other top British
names such as Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated, Zoot Money's Big Roll
Band, Graham Bond Organization, Artwoods, Georgie Fame or even US heavy
weights as Jimmy McGriff.
The superb 'Fused!' LP, originally released by Parlophone in 1965, is
a killer sample of what Davani and Co. delivered in the sweaty smokey night
clubs of London that year. First class Hammond powered mod jazz and R&B,
deeply rooted in the sounds of the fab Jimmy McGriff, 'Big' John Patton,
Brother Jack McDuff, Jimmy Smith soul jazz albums imported from the US at
the time. From the top opening track, an organ-ized version of the classic
Miles Davis 'Milestones', to the last groove of the record this one will
please everybody into swingin' soul jazz sounds.
Reissued on vinyl format for the first time, you have a chance to grab
yourself a copy of this goodie at a reasonable price - but only for a while,
since it has been licensed for a 1000 copies run and albums good like this
one do not last to much on the shop's shelves, get it now before it's too
late! An exact repro of the original Parlophone LP upgraded with cool liner
notes written for the occasion by today's Hammond maestro Nick Rossi.
¡Wah Wah se enorgullece de anunciar la inminente reedición
en vinilo de uno de los mejores LPs de sonido Hammond editados en los años
del 'Swingin' London'! El gran organista Dave Davani y su grupo eran una
de las atracciones regulares en clubs como el Flamingo o el Ricky Tick, compartiendo
cartel con otros grandes nombres de la escena británica como fueron
Alexis Korner's Blues Incorporated, Zoot Money's Big Roll Band, Georgie
Fame o incluso con pesos pesados de los USA como Jimmy McGriff.
El sensacional LP 'Fused'!, editado originalmente en 1965 por Parlophone,
es una muestra de lo que Davani y compañía eran capaces de
ofrecer en los clubs de Londres ese año. Mod jazz y R&B de primera
clase, con profundas raíces en los sonidos de los fabulosos discos
de soul jazz, entonces importados de Estados Unidos y grabados por genios
de la talla de Jimmy McGriff, 'Big' John Patton, Brother Jack McDuff, Jimmy
Smith, etc. Un disco en el que los aficionados a los sonidos soul jazz disfrutarán
de lo lindo desde el primer tema, una estupenda versión al órgano
del clásico 'Milestones' de Miles Davis hasta el último surco.
Reeditado por primera vez en vinilo, aquí tienes una oportunidad
de hacerte con una copia de esta maravilla a precio razonable - pero por
poco tiempo, lo hemos licenciado para una edición limitada de únicamente
1000 copias, ¡y discos así de buenos vuelan pronto de las cubetas
de las tiendas, consíguelo antes de que se agote! Una reproducción
exacta del original de Parlophone de 1965, ampliado con notas cortesía
del maestro del Hammond actual, Nick Rossi.
ARTIST : DAVE DAVANI FOUR
TITLE : FUSED!
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS044
FORMAT : LP
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BÜLENT ORTAÇGIL - BENIMILE OYNAR MISIN?
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS045
LIMITED EDITION - 500 COPIES ONLY!
AVAILABLE : MARCH 2008
From the hidden depths of the eastern Mediterranean, down in the Capadocian
mistery lands, comes Bulent Ortaçgil, one of national musical treasures
of Turkey, but one that to Western ears remains unheard. To this day.
Ortaçgil, or Bülent, which became his artistic name in his
beginnings, during the much loved and never forgotten sixties, made a name
to himself on the same scene as Fikret Kizilok, who has now made some waves
since his inclusion on Damon and Naomi's compilation "International Sad
Hits". But Bülent's music, much as it was of its time, was not at all
sad, even though it also came from the heart. And what a heart. It could be
said that his voice was indeed as sweet as that of the Golden Horn, and that
his music united two continents as much as the Galata Bridge united two parts
of Istanbul. For Bülent's music was deeply Turkish but assimilated the
folk flavours of the day, British or American, but the most gentle and perfumed
ones. Want names? Donovan and Nick Drake, mainly.
Bülent's "Benimile Oynar Misin?" has to be heard to be believed,
really. Wah Wah's vinyl edition is the first legit edition outside his
own country, remastered and with the original artwork. Do yourself a favour.
Listen to Bülent. (Ferran Llauradó)
De las oscuras profundidades del Mediterráneo oriental, por las
misteriosas tierras de la Capadocia, llega Bülent Ortaçgil,
uno de los tesores nacionales musicales de Turquia - uno que permanece inédito
para los oídos orientales... ¡Hasta ahora!
Ortaçgil, o Bülent - como se le conoció artísticamente
en sus inicios, durante la amada y nunca olvidada década de los sesenta
- se hizo un nombre en la misma escena que Fikret Kizilok, hoy reivindicado
desde su inclusión en el recopilatorio de Damon & Naomi "International
Sad Hits". Sin embargo la música de Bülent, aún viniendo
directamente del corazón, no puede ser descrita como "triste". Se
podría decir que su voz es, de hecho, tan dulce como el Cuerno Dorado,
y de su música que unió dos continentes igual que el puente
de Galata une las dos partes de Estambul, siendo tan profundamente turka
y a la vez habiendo asimilado los sabores folkies de la época, tanto
británicos como americanos. Si hacen falta nombres de referencia,
Donovan y Nick Drake son los primeros que vienen a la mente.
"Benimile Oynar Misin?" debe escucharse para creer. La edición
de Wah Wah es la primera edición oficial fuera de su propio país,
remasterizada y con la portada "gatefold" original. ¡Házte
un favor : escucha a Bülent! (Ferran Llauradó)
ARTIST : BÜLENT
TITLE : BENIMILE OYNAR MISIN?
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS045
FORMAT : LP
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STEVE TILSTON - AN ACOUSTIC CONFUSION
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS046
LIMITED EDITION - 500 COPIES ONLY!
The beautiful debut album by Steve Tilston was originally released by
The Village Thing in 1971. Housed in a beautiful sleeve it contained ten
wonderful songs, mostly played on just acoustic guitar (plus voice, of
course), which showed the great talent of a young Tilston that must have
been listening to a lot of stuff by Bert Jansch, Nick Drake, Donovan, Wizz
Jones or Davy Graham. Occasionally he is also accompained by Dave Evans
(guitar & vocals), Keith Warmington (harmonica & vocal), John Turner
(string bass) and Pete Finch (violin).
The ten songs on the album are original compositions written by Tilston
himself, and the Wah Wah LP will feature two extra bonus tracks from 1978,
previously unreleased on vinyl format, plus an insert with the lyrics.
El precioso álbum de debut de Steve Tilston fue editado originalmente
por The Village Thing en 1971. Envuelto en una preciosa portada, contenía
10 canciones maravillosas, principalmente tocadas únicamente a la
acústica (más voz, evidentemente), que mostraban ya el gran
talento de un joven Tilston que en su momento debió escuchar mucho
a Bert Jansch, Nick Drake, Donovan, Wizz Jones o Davy Graham. Ocasionalmente
es acompañado por Dave Evans (guitarra y voz), Keith Warmington (harmónica
y voz), John Turner (string bass) y Pete Finch (violín).
Las diez canciones del LP son composiciones originales de Tilston, y
la reedición de Wah Wah ofrece dos bonus tracks de la época
que no aparecieron en el LP original.
ARTIST : STEVE TILSTON
TITLE : AN ACOUSTIC CONFUSION
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS046
FORMAT : LP
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HUNT & TURNER - MAGIC LANDSCAPE
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS047
LIMITED EDITION - 500 COPIES ONLY!
The second of our reissues from The Village Thing catalogue is this wonderful
1972 LP by the talented duo Ian Hunt and John Turner. Hunt & Turner
got together in the summer of 1970, after having worked as some of the most
in demand session musicians of the West Country's. Turner was an acomplished
string bass player, while Hunt was already a big name on the Bristol scene,
playing great guitar and writing songs. They moved around Bristol's Troubadour
Club, which Turner had run for several years, and as once the duo was arranged
they expanded their art around the UK and Europe. With this LP they gathered
a small amount of success, reaching #6 in the Melody Maker folk charts.
More fabulous folk sounds plenty of crystalline acoustic guitars and
delicious vocals, at times reminiscing of CSN&Y and relatives. Hunt
& Turner, who -besides their fab vocal duties- already play acoustic
& electric guitars, electric and string bass and bongos, are ocasionally
augmented by John Merritt on bass guitar and Rod Matthews on percussion.
Comes an insert with the lyrics.
La segunda de nuestras reediciones del sello The Village Thing es este
maravilloso LP de 1972 obra del dúo Hunt & Turner, reunido a
finales del verano de 1970, tras haber trabajado ambos componentes por su
cuenta como músicos de sesion en el West Country. Turner era contrabajista,
y Hunt se había hecho ya un nombre en la escena de Bristol como guitarrista
y autor de canciones. Se movían por el Troubadour Club de Bristol,
y una vez reunidos como dúo expandieron su campo de actuación
por todo del Reino Unido e incluso por Europa. Con este LP alcanzaron un
cierto éxito, llegando al número 6 de las listas de folk
de la revista Melody Maker.
Más fabulosos sonidos folk llenos de guitarras acústicas
de cristalino sonido y deliciosas harmonías vocales, a ratos reminiscentes
de CSN&Y y parientes. La formación de Hunt & Turner, quienes
a parte de sus espléndidas partes vocales también tocan guitarras
acústicas y eléctricas, bajo y contrabajo y bongos, es ocasionalmente
aumentada por John Merritt al bajo y Rod Matthews a la percusión.
ARTIST : HUNT & TURNER
TITLE : MAGIC LANDSCAPE
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS047
FORMAT : LP
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THE SUN ALSO RISES
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS048
LIMITED EDITION - 500 COPIES ONLY!
Another acid folk delicatessen from The Village Thing catalogue, The
Sun Also Rises was recorded by Graham Hemingway (vocals, guitar) and Anne
Hemingway (vocals, dulcimer, glockenspiel, vibes, percussion). They were
occasionally joined by John Turner (string bass, finger-picked & with
a bow) and Andy Legget (whistle on one of the songs). It features an amazing
tapestry of acid folk sounds with great male/female vocal harmonies. On the
sources of this record you will hear echoes of The Incredible String Band,
Comus, C.O.B or Tir Na Nog, but of course delivered with the own personality
of this Cardiff duo, very hippie sounding with a very trippy athmosphere.
It is really a delicatessen for your ears!
The album was originally released in 1970, and our reissue will include
one bonus track not on the original release, taken from a 1972 Village
Thing sampler. Comes in beautifully reproduced artwork in nice matt finish.
Not only a top listener, but also a beautiful addition to your acid folk
collection. Remember it's just 500 copies, it will run away fast! Comes
an insert with the lyrics.
Otra delícia acid folk del sello The Village Thing : The Sun
Also Rises. Grabado por Graham Hemingway (voz, guitarra) y Anne Hemingway
(voz, dulcimer, glockenspiel. vibráfono y percusión), con
la colaboración ocasional de John Turner (contrabajo y contrabajo
tocado con arco) y Andy Legget. Acid folk con juego de voces masculina
/ femenina y con ecos de la Incredible String Band, Comus, C.O.B. o Tir
Na Nog, pero evidentemente con la personalidad propia de este dúo
de Cardiff, un aire muy hippie y una atmósfera muy "trippy".
El álbum se editó en 1970, y nuestra reedición
incluirá un bonus track no aparecido en la edición original,
extraído de un recopilatorio de The Village Thing editado en 1972.
Preciosa reproducción del arte original en un elegante acabado mate,
que añade al placer de la escucha el valor de ser una hermosa pieza
para añadir a tu colección de acid folk. ¡Recuerda que
habrá únicamente 500 copias, volarán rápido!
ARTIST : THE SUN ALSO RISES
TITLE : S/T
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS048
FORMAT : LP
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STAFF CARPENBORG & THE ELECTRIC CORONA - FANTASTIC PARTY!
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS WLP007
LIMITED EDITION - 500 COPIES ONLY!
AVAILABLE : MARCH 2008
Probably one of the weirdest discoveries in the field of collectable
german albums in recent years, Staff Carpenborg’s sole output was first
brought to the spotlight by the compilers of the celebrated "Kraut! Demons!
Kraut!" cd-series in the mid-90’s. Since then rumours and interest about
the album have risen exponentially since this is weird record (and we mean
WEIRD) is one of the earliest known examples of kraut-rock. How such a demented
collection of tunes found their way on the budget Maritim label is up to
everyone’s guess, specially if one takes into account the label typical output
of schlager, mariachi songs, children tales and similar all-ages budget
shmaltz. This may be also the reason why "Fantastic Party" went under the
radar for so many diggers and record collectors as little they expect such
crazyness would hide in the grooves on this otherwise crappy-looking album.
No one knows who was behind this weird studio project except a certain
Paul Bucher credited on the record as the composer of all tracks. Anyway
what this anonymous bunch of musicians left behind was a puzzling set of
psychedelic jams choked with an overdose of effects which can be easily labelled
as proto-kraut. Like the bastard son of Can (or better, The Inner Space)
scoring a weird sexadelic euro flick, this is the missing link connecting
a whole string of renegade, leftfield german music, from The Vampires of Dartmoore
to Amon Duul, that is, from psych-explotation experiments to bona fide kraut-rock.
So open your ears to the sounds of the strangest and most fantastic
party you’re ever to attend with our reissue of this obscure artifact brought
back to life for your aural delight. Available in a limited issue of 500
copies bearing the usual Wah Wah trademark of quality. Cover art reproduces
original artwork from the 1970’s Maritim lp. Remastered sound by Dennis Blackham
@ Skye Mastering.
Probablemente uno de los más insólitos descubrimientos
en el campo del coleccionismo de LPs alemanes de años recientes, el
único álbum de Staff Carpenborg fue reivindicado por las series
de CDs recopilatorios "Kraut! Demons! Kraut!" a mediados de los 90. Desde
entonces, los rumores acerca del LP y el interés por el mismo no
han dejado de crecer, pues este insólito (realmente: INSÓLITO)
fue uno de los más tempranos exponentes de lo que se conocería
por kraut-rock. Cómo tal alocada collección de canciones
llegó al catálogo del sello Maritim queda a la imaginación
de cada cual, teniendo en cuenta el típico repertorio de canción
ligera, mariachis, cuentos infantiles, etc. en cuya edición estaba
especializado el sello. Puede que por esta razón "Fantastic Party"
escapara al radar de tantos y tantos buscadores de rarezas y colleccionistas,
evidentemente no esperaban de Maritim un disco de sonido tan bizarro como
el que hoy es objeto de flamante reedición.
Se desconoce quien estaba detrás de este insólito proyecto
de estudio, únicamente tenemos el nombre de un tal Paul Bucher como
autor de las canciones. En cualquier caso, este puñado de músicos
anónimos nos ha legado este puzzle crreado a base de jams psicodélicas
salteadas con una sobredósis de efectos que pueden fácilmente
etiquetarse de "proto-kraut". Un hijo bastardo de Can (o mejor aún,
de The Inner Space) grabando sonido sexadélicos que se alza como
el eslabón perdido en la evolución hacia la ristra de bizarros
músicos alemanes que van de los Vampires of Dartmoore hasta Amon
Düül... O sea, desde experimentos de exploito´-psych, hasta
monstruos del kraut rock.
¡Así pues, abre tus orejas a ñps sonidos de la más
extraña fiesta fantástica a la que jamás hayas asistido
con nuestra reedición de este oscuro artefacto sónico rescatado
del olvido para tu placer auditivo! Disponible en una edición limitada
de 500 copias con sonido remasterizado por Denis Blackham @ Skye Mastering
y reproducción de la portada original.
ARTIST : STAFF CARPENBORG AND THE ELECTRIC CORONA
TITLE : FANTASTIC PARTY
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : WLP007
FORMAT : LP
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LPS036 - BRÖSELMASCHINE (Limited )
Debut album of this band led by skilled master-guitarist Peter Busch,
which went to record this magical piece of psychedelic folk for the Pilz
label in 1971. Guitars, flute, mellotron, congas, tabla, sitar & the
magical voice of Jenni Schücker make the ingredients for a very special
record, recorded & mixed by Dieter Dierks in his unique fashion. Full
of eastern promise, this is regarded by many as the best german folk-rock
album ever !!! "The ideal companion to Emtidi’s Saat and Hoelderlin’s Traum"
(S. & A. Freeman, The Crack In The Cosmic Egg).
El debut de esta banda liderada por el talentoso maestro de la guitarra
Peter Busch, quien les lideró en la grabación de esta mágica
joya de folk psicodélico editada en el sello Pilz en 1971. Guitarras,
flauta, mellotron, congas, tabla, sitar y la voz de Jenni Schücker
son los ingredientes de un disco my especial, grabado y mezclado por Dieter
Derks. Lleno de promesas orientales, este disco es recordado como el mejor
álbum de folk-rock alemán de todos los tiempos. "El compañero
ideal del 'Saat' de Emtidi y de Hölderlin's Traum" (S. & A. Freeman,
The Crack In The Cosmic Egg).
RETAIL PRICE 19.50 EUROS
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LPS037 - EMTIDI "SAAT" (Limited )
The follow up to their 1970’s debut on Thorofon (also available on
Wah Wah) is a cosmic folk opus of epic proportions. Dorothy and Mike team
up with the great Dieter Dierks to produce one of the most beautiful cosmic
treks of all times where fragile femme vocals collide with a rich background
of multi-tracked guitars, phased keys and trippy electronics. Again a recording
touched all-over by Dierks magic, who wraps the whole set in a glowing otherwordly
atmosphere. Kosmische classic !!!
El segundo LP de la banda tras su debut en Thorofon (también
disponible en Wah Wah) es una obra de folk cósmico de dimensiones
épicas. Dorothy y Mike se ven reforzados por el productor Dieter
Dierks y se sacan de la manga uno de los más bellos viajes cósmicos
de todos los tiempos en el que la frágil voz femenina es respaldada
por una rica amalgama de guitarras, teclados pasados por phasers y demás
trucos electrónicos. De nuevo se palpa la magia de Dierks, cuya
producción dota al disco de una atmósfera que verdareramente
no parece de este mundo. ¡Un clásico cósmico!
( PLEASE NOTE EMTIDI'S RARE FIRST LP IS ALSO REISSUED IN VINYL FORMAT
ON WAH WAH (LPS034), AVAILABLE LATE JULY 2007 !!!! )
RETAIL PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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LPS038 - HÖLDERLIN'S TRAUM (Limited )
Debut album of this legendary german folk outfit centered around the
family core of brothers Christian and Jochen Grumbcow and including Christian’s
wife, Nanny, as the band’s lead singer. Another sample of Dieter Dierks
talent for turning otherwise average folk albums into something else, their
album for Pilz was a refined and complex work which included such remarkable
guests as Bröselmaschine’s Peter Busch on sitar or Walter Westrupp
on flute. A german progressive folk master opus which took hints from medieval
and classical musics and reworked them into something very special and unique.
A really nice album which should please all lovers of folk and progressive
musics !!!
Primer álbum del legendario grupo folk formado alrededor de
los hermanos Christian y Jochen Grumbchow, incluyendo a la esposa del primero
Nanny en el papel de cantante principal. Otra muestra del talento de Dieter
Dierks y su capacidad de convertir discos de folk en clásicos atemporales.
Colaboraciones notorias de Peter Brusch de Bröselmaschine al sitar
y de Walter Westrupp a la flauta. Otra obra maestra del folk alemán
que tomó influencias de música medieval y clásica y
las convirtió en algo absolutamente especial y único. Este
fabuloso LP gustará a amantes del folk y a amantes de la música
progresiva por igual.
RETAIL PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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LPS039 - FLOH DE COLOGNE "FLIESBANDBABYS BEAT SHOW" (Limited 500 copies)
Actually the first release ever on the revolutionary and innovative
Ohr label, "Fliesbandbabys Beat Show" saw Floh De Cologne’s delivering
a hard slap on the face of Western Germany’s capitalist society. Well-known
for their humorous and satyrical approach (which gained them comparisons
with other freak troupes like The Fugs or The Mothers Of Invention ) they
deliver a freaky connoction of agit-prop satira and madness with relentless
no-barriers free jamming. Political agitation meets free-rock !!! Housed
in a nice gatefold cover, carefully reproducing the original groundbreaking
cover design by Reinhard Hippen (responsible for all of Ohr’s classic first
five releases). Kraut madness !!
La primera referencia del revolucionario e innovador sello Ohr, 'Fliesbandbabys
Beat Show' muestra a Floh De Cologne dando una bofetada en plena cara de
la sociedad capitalista de la Alemania occidental. Conocidos por su sentido
del humor y su facilidad para la sátira (que les llevó a
ser comparados a otras troupes de freaks como The Fugs o The Mothers Of
Invention) nos ofrecen un cocktail friki de locura, agitación y
sátira en una jam sin freno ni barreras. La agitación política
colisiona con el free-rock. Preciosa portada doble reproduciendo con esmero
el original y rompedor diseño original de Reinhard Hippen (responsable
del artwork de las primeras cinco referencias de Ohr). ¡Locura kraut!
RETAIL PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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LPS040 - SERGIUS GOLOWIN "LORD KRISHNA VON GOLOKA" (Limited 500 copies)
Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser’s first attempt to cast a "kosmische" super-group
using the rooster of his Ohr and Kosmische Kuriere labels as the backing
band for swiss painter (he did the original cover for the Ash Ra Tempel
/ Timothy Leary Seven-Up album) and gypsy mystic Sergius Golowin, this record
can be considered actually as the starter of the Cosmic Jokers saga as it
got together for the first time Wallenstein, Witthüsser & Westrupp,
Klaus Schulze and the enigmatic Jörg Mierke into some sort cosmic
allstar-band. An enchanting album where musicians back Golowin’s spoken-word
ramblings with an inspired flow of sound which keeps on rising and falling,
sometimes folky, sometimes electronic, always delicate and mystic. A truly
work of genius !!!
El primer intento de Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser de formar un super grupo "kosmische"
usando a músicos de los discos de sus sellos Ohr y Kosmische Kuriere
como banda de acompañamiento del pintor suizo y gitano místico
Sergius Golowin (responsable por ejemplo de la portada del LP de Ash Ra
Tempel / Timothy Leary 'Severn-Up'). Este disco se puede considerar de hecho
el punto de partida de la saga de Cosmic Jokers, ya que reunió por
primera vez a Wallenstein, Witthüsser y Westrupp, Klaus Schulze y al
enigmático Jörg Mierke. Un LP encantador en el que los músicos
acompañan las lucubraciones "spoken word" de Golowin con una inspirada
fluidez sónica a ratos folkie, a ratos electrónica, siempre
delicada y mística. Obra de genios, sin duda.
RETAIL PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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LPS041 - GURU GURU "UFO" (Limited 500 copies)
Killer debut by one of the craziest bands ever: Guru Guru. Mani Neumeier
(drums), Uli Trepte (bass) and Ax Genrich (guitar) get together for what
some still consider as the ultimate trip on record. Insane psychedelic action,
from stoned to acid, reflecting the trio’s live impromptu freeform jams,
albeit in a shorther format. A white-hot sound best witnessed in tracks
like "Der LSD-March" or UFO, originally released by Ohr in 1970 and now
re-released on Wah Wah in his glorious gatefold cover. For fans of early
Can, Kraftwerk, Faust…
Arrollador debut de una de las más locas bandas de todos los
tiempos. Mani Neumeier (batería), Uli Trepte (bajo) y Ax Genrich
(guitarra) se unen en lo que muchos consideran el viaje vinílico
definitivo. Loca acción psicodélica que refleja las libres
jams "live" del trio, aunque en formato más corto. Originalmente
editado por Ohr en 1970 y ahora reeditado por Wah Wah en su fantástica
portada doble. Para fans de los primeros Can, Kraftwerk, Faust...
RETAIL PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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LPS042 - PETER BURSCH UND DIE BRÖSELMASCHINE
Second chapter on the Bröselmaschine saga after a four-year hyatus..
The band's second incarnation came to life in 1975, when Peter Bursch reformed
the group together with old member Willi Kissmer and new recruit Klaus
Dapper (flute, sax, tuba). Helped by such honorable guests as Mani Neumeier
and Roland Schaeffer (from Guru Guru) or Jan Fride from Kraan their 1976
album was a solid session of progressive folk, very different than it's
predecessor but also with an atypically hypnotic and haunting quality. Long
jams, ranging from the relaxed to the energetic, extended instrumental parts,
nice flute and sax touches, sparse vocals. A totally underrated gem waiting
to be rediscovered. Top progressive kraut-folk sounds!!!
Segundo capítulo de la saga de Bröselmaschine, editado
tras un descanso discográfico de 4 años. La segunda encarnación
de la banda nació en 1975, cuando Peter Bursch reformó el
grupo contando con la ayuda de otro de sus componentes originales, Willi
Kissmer, y reclutando a Klaus Dapper (flauta, saxo, tuba). Ayudados por
colaboradores invitados de la talla de Mani Neumeier y Roland Schaffer (miembros
de Guru Guru) o Jan Fride (de Kraan) su LP de 1976 es una sólida sesión
de folk progresivo, distinto de su primer LP, pero igualmente dotado de
una calidad hipnótica y cautivadora. Largas improvisaciones instrumentales
que conducen al oyente por caminos que se mueven entre la tranquilidad más
relajante y la energía más movida, ricas en sonidos de flauta
y toques de saxo, y con partes vocales. Una joya completamente desconocida
que espera ser redescubierta. ¡Kraut-folk progresivo de la mayor calidad!
RETAIL PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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LPS043 - FRANZ DE BYL - UND (Limited 500 copies)
Time to unearth another kraut obscurity, sought-after by collectors
worlwide since his inclusion on the legendary NWW-list. Franz De Byl's second
album, released by Thorofon in 1971, was actually his debut as a solo performer,
an eccentric collection of freaky acoustic folk songs with bluesy elements
and an extra satirical, political twist (not unlike Floh De Cologne). Weird
sounds and compulsive chanting from this master of the acoustic guitar,
one of the most curious characters to emerge ever from the Berlin underground!!!
Wah Wah saca a la luz otra oscura rareza, buscada por coleccionistas
de todo el mundo desde su inclusión en la legendaria lista NWW.
El segundo LP de Franz De Byl, editado por Thorofon en 1971, fue en realidad
su debut como artista en solitario. Se trata de una excéntrica
colección de acústicas canciones folk con elementos del
blues y un toque satirico de crítica política (en la onda
de Floh de Cologne), cantado compulsivamente por este maestro de la guitarra
acústica, uno de los personajes más curiosos del underground
berlinés de todos los tiempos.
RETAIL PRICE : 19.50 EUROS
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The Ghost LP is one of the most fabulous UK psych/prog albums. This
Birmingham band featured guitarist Paul Eastment, previously in The Velvett
Fogg.
The album, originally released back in 1970 on the Gemini label in
the UK and in 1971 on Exit/Ekipo records in Spain, is one step ahead psychedelia
entering the realm of prog music, yet retaining an atmospheric mind expanding
feel through it all. Loads of Hammond organ swirls, pyrotechnical guitar
licks, beautiful accoustic guitar parts, and avobe it all killer vocal
arrangements, with the special attraction of Shirley Kent's beautiful
tone (Shirley would later move on to record the "Fresh Out" LP as Virginia
Tree).
Top quality remastered sound, front laminated colour picture sleeve,
one bonus track from a non-LP single B-side add to the superb sounds
to make this an impressing addition to your psych prog collection! Limited
to 500 copies, get it now before it's too late!
ARTIST : THE GHOST
TITLE : WHEN YOU'RE DEAD - ONE SECOND
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS033
FORMAT : LP
RETAIL PRICE : 18 EUROS
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LPS033 - THE GHOST : WHEN YOU'RE DEAD - ONE SECOND
El LP de The Ghost es uno de los más fabulosos discos de la
escena psych / prog inglesa. Originaria de Birmingham, contaba en sus
filas con Paul Eastment, guitarrista de The Velvett Fogg.
Originalmente editado en 1970 por el sello Gemini en el Reino Unido
y por Exit/Ekipo en 1971 en España, este álbum representa
un paso adelante más allá de la psicodelia para adentrarse
en el terreno del rock progresivo, aunque manteniendo todavía
una atmosfera expansiva a lo largo de los surcos. Torbellinos de órgano
Hammond, pirótecnicos riffs de guitarra, deliciosas partes de
guitarra acústica y, por encima de todo ello, fenomenales arreglos
vocales, con la especial atracción del delicioso tono de Shirley
Kent (Shirley grabaría después el LP "Fresh Out" bajo el
pseudónimo de Virginia Tree).
Sonido masterizado, portada a todo color y laminada, un bonus-track
extraído de la cara B de un sencillo no incluído en la edición
original se unen a los fabulosos sonidos del LP para hacer de esta edición
una pieza imprescindible para tu colección. Edición limitada
de únicamente 500 copias, ¡consíguelo ahora antes
de que se agote!
ARTISTA : THE GHOST
TÍTULO : WHEN YOU'RE DEAD - ONE SECOND
SELLO : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
REFERENCIA : LPS033
FORMATO : LP
RETAIL PRICE : 18 EUROS
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EMTIDI - EMTIDI
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS034 LP
EMTIDI are best remembered nowadays for their classic album "Saat,"
but prior to that release the duo formed by Maik Hirschfeldt and Dolly
Holmes had already released a marvellous LP. This superb debut album is
filled with charming folk oriented material. 6, 7 and 12 string accoustic
guitars and beautiful flute arrangements surround the lovely female/male
duet voices of Hirschfeldt and his Canadian partenaire Holmes, making this
album a pleasure for the listener, a nice piece for the collector and a
source of good taste influences for the young musicians into today's new
folk scene. Yes : this LP will give satisfaction not only to kraut-rock
collectors, but also to all those into old folk gods like Pentangle, Vasthi
Bunyan, Bridget St. John, Book Of Am... Plus to all those into the Devendra
Banhart, Espers, Circulus... sounds!
Sung in English, it was recorded in July 1970 and originally released
on the Thorofon label, who issued a very short run, thus making it one
of those rarity items so valued by record collectors, with the addition
that for this time the music lives up to the expectations of its market
price value!
"Emtidi were the forerunners of what could be named krautfolk; that
is: the effort to create a true german folk movement, with a cosmic, avant-garde
aim. Dolly and Maik formed a mysterious, unusual duet, with English lyrics
that were either plenty of hippie mysticism at times as they were of
parody at others. Although "Saat" is their most known record, "Emtidi"
already showed the group's personality keys: orirism, hallucinated vocals
and an extraordinary sense of humour." (Ferran Llauradó,
Rockdelux)
Here at Wah Wah we thought it was time to give this gem a proper
edition as it deserves, with top quality pressing from the original master
tapes and housed in its original gatefold sleeve. A nice chance to get
this one for far less the amount an original copy changes hands for !!!
Strictly limited edition. 1000 copies. Get it now or cry later!
ARTIST : EMTIDI
TITLE : S/T
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS034
FORMAT : LP
RETAIL PRICE : 18 EUROS
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A EMTIDI se les recuerda principalmente por su clásico "Saat",
pero anteriormente el dúo formado por Maik Hirschfelt y Dolly Holmes
había editado este maravilloso LP. Este soberbio debut viene cargado
de encantadores sonidos folk. Guitarras acústicas de 6, 7 y 12 cuerdas
y preciosos arreglos de flauta arropan las voces masculina y femenina del
dúo formado por Hirschfeldt y su socia, canadiense de origen, Holmes,
y hacen de este álbum un placer para el oyente, una interesante pieza
para el coleccionista y una fuente de inspiración para los jóvenes
músicos de la escena neo-folk actual. Sí, a parte de los
seguidores de la escena kraut-rock, este disco hara las delicias de los
amantes de los discos de Pentangle, Vashti Bunyan, Bridget St. John, Book
Of Am... Y también de los aficionados a sonidos de la escena neo-folk
actual, Devendra Banhart, Espers, Circulus, etc.
Cantado en inglés, las canciones fueron grabadas en julio
de 1970 y se editaron en el sello Thorofon, que realizó un pequeño
prensaje del álbum, convirtiéndose así en una de
esas rarezas tan buscadas por los coleccionistas de discos, con el añadido
de que en este caso la música responde a las expectativas que levanta
el alto precio de un original en el mercado de colección.
"Emtidi fueron el máximo exponente de lo que podríamos
denominar krautfolk, es decir, el intento de crear un movimiento folk
auténticamente alemán con vocación cósmica
y vanguardista. Además, Dolly y Maik formaron un dúo especialmente
misterioso e inusual, con unas letras en inglés que tanto se dejaban
llevar por el misticismo hippie como lo parodiaban. Aunque "Saat" sea
su disco más conocido, en "Emtidi" ya aparecen todas las claves
del grupo: onirismo, voces alucinadas, y un sentido del humor fuera de
lo común." (Ferran Llauradó, Rockdelux)
En Wah Wah creemos que ha llegado la hora de darle a esta joya el
tratamiento que merece, con prensaje de calidad a partir de los másters
originales y portada abierta respetando al máximo la edición
original. Una buena oportunidad para conseguir este disco por menos de
los tropecientos euros que se piden por una copia original !!!
Edición estrictamente limitada a 1000 copias
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MI GENERACIÓN - S/T
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS035 2LP + BONUS P/S 45
1971 "MI GENERACIÓN" LP
WOW !!!!! Gorgeous first ever reissue of this rare Spanish band's
LP from 1971. Great West Coast influenced guitar sounds, progressive Hammond
grooves, nice soft pop vocal harmonies (reminiscent of CSN&Y), and
cool folk inspired acoustic guitars melt on the sources of the ultra rare
LP of the band originally released on the Palobal label from Barcelona.
This LP and two 45s, including the mega rare non LP single "Toma
tu parte de felicidad"/"Triste y solo" whose B-side, a killer version
of Garden Odyssey Enterprise's "Sad and Lonely", makes original copies
raise up to the 500 / 600 euros tag among mod/garage/freakbeat DJs and
collectors, were their only releases under the Mi Generación name
(although the band is also known for his studio work on the cover albums
"Sonido Eléctrico" and "Sonido acústico," issued by the Joint
label.)
PLUS BONUS PICTURE SLEEVE 45!
The Mi Generación LP is a killer gem that will please anyone
into the cool sounds of the late sixties and early seventies. But for those
who want more, they'll get it : for the first time in many years, here's
a chance to get the mega rare "Triste y solo" picture sleeve 45 for far
less than the 500 euros you will have to pay on the collector's market.
Get that top version of "Sad & Lonely" you've danced at parties, which
by the way surpasses the original in your vinyl collection!
AND A BONUS PREVIOUSLY UNRELEASED 2ND LP !!!
Ain't that enough for you? No problem! In addition to all that, we
are ready to include a whole unissued second LP that band recorded in
1972 but was never released at the time. More CS&N inspired vocal harmonies,
acoustic guitars & beautiful songs by this great underrated band.
A deluxe package! Two vinyl LPs housed in a colourfoul sleeve, plus
the mega rare 45 perfectly reproduced with it's original colour picture
sleeve and all.
Of course sound will be carefully mastered to have the highest audition
quality available!
STRICTLY LIMITED EDITION. 500 COPIES AND IT'LL BE GONE!!!!
ARTIST : MI GENERACIÓN
TITLE : S/T
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : LPS035
FORMAT : 2LP + BONUS P/S 45
RETAIL PRICE : 30 EUROS
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MI GENERACIÓN - S/T
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS LPS035 2LP + BONUS P/S 45
¡¡¡¡UAU!!!!! Por primera vez reeditado el
LP de esta banda española de 1971. Guitarras con ecos de la Cosat
Oeste americana, sonidos de Hammond progresivo, bonitas harmonías
vocales onda soft pop / CSN&Y, y buenas guitarras acústicas en
la más pura tradición folk se funden en los surcos de este
raro LP editado en el sello Palobal.
Este LP y dos singles, entre ellos el super raro single "Toma tu
parte de felicidad"/"Triste y solo", cuya cara B lo ha convertido en
una pieza de 500/600 euros entre DJs de fiestas mod/garaje/freakbeat y
coleccionistas, fueron los únicos discos editados en su dia bajo
el nombre de Mi Generación (aunque la banda es también conocida
por su trabajo como grupo de estudio en los LPs de covers "Sonido Eléctrico"
y "Sonido acústico" del sello Joint.)
Una joya que gustará a quien esté interesado en los
sonidos más interesantes de la música de finales de los sesenta
y principios de los setenta. Y a quienes quieran más, se lo daremos
: por primera vez en muchos años, aquí está la ocasión
de hacerse con una copia de "Triste y solo" en formato 7" con su correspondiente
portada sin necesidad de pagar los 500 euros que alcanza un original en
eBay! Consigue esa fabulosa version de "Sad & Lonely" que has bailado
en las fiestas, y que, por cierto, es bastante mejor que la original de
Garden Odyssey Enterprise.
Aún no tienes suficiente? No hay problema. Además de
todo eso estamos listos para incluir en el lote un segundo LP, grabado
por la banda en 1972 pero nunca editado en su momento. Más harmonías
a lo CSN&Y, guitarras acústicas y bonitas canciones de esta gran
banda por reivindicar.
Una edición de lujo. Dos LPs de vinilo en portada a todo color,
más la reproducción del rarísimo single incluyendo
su portadita a color y todo.
Naruralmente, el sonido será cuidadosamente remasterizado
para obtener la mayor calidad de audición posible!
EDICIÓN ESTRICTAMENTE LIMITADA DE 500 COPIAS. 500 COPIAS Y
SE ACABÓ : NO TE DUERMAS!!!!
ARTISTA : MI GENERACIÓN
TÍTULO : S/T
SELLO : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
REFERENCIA : LPS035
FORMATO : 2LP + BONUS P/S SINGLE
PRECIO : 30 EUROS
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HEINZ VON MOISY - IRISATION LAS PLANTAS
WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS WBSLP013
Great but still rather unknown german spiritual jazz including the
massive "Nil", originally compiled by Rainer Trüby on the second
volume of the Glücklich series (along Sail Joia and Niagara).
It’s about time to exhumate this gem from the 70’s german jazz underground
for your listening pleasure !.
Drummer Heinz Von Moisy leads Irisation, an incredible quintet formed
Carlo Domeniconi (acoustic guitar), Manfred Burzlaff (vibraphon), Dieter
Gützkow (bass), Ulrich Moritz (percussion) and Von Moissy himself
performing six self-penned original numbers (either by Domeniconi or Burlaff)
that cross a wide selection of moods and atmospheres; from the free and fragile
delicacy of Nil, which builds from silence to reach the most inspired climax,
to the sunny guitar licks of "Samba Do Contrabandista" via the cinematic
"La Carretera" or the irresistibly hypnotic "Mirage", let’s not forget the
eastern-flavoured track-title "Las plantas". Full of exotic, almost oriental
touches and breezy brazilian vibes, this is an album to discover and treasure
!!
Originally released by the tiny Thorofon label in 1977, now Wah Wah
brings it back from oblivion in a limited issue strictly limited to 500
copies housed in a nice cover reproducing the original artwork by member
Ulli Moritz . Better grab one now !!
Strictly limited edition. 500 copies. Get it now or cry later!
Available in September from Wah Wah Records Supersonic Sounds!!!
ARTIST : HEINZ VON MOISY
TITLE : LAS PLANTAS / IRISATION
LABEL : WAH WAH RECORDS SUPERSONIC SOUNDS
CATALOGUE NUMBER : WBSLP013
FORMAT : LP
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LPS024 MÀQUINA! EN DIRECTO
THE CLASSIC LIVE DOUBLE ALBUM BY CATALAN PSYCH PROG OUTFIT MÀQUINA.
BY THE TIME THIS RECORD WAS MADE, THE BAND HAD ADDED NEW INFLUENCES TO
THEIR SOUND, THROUGH THE SUCCESS RECORDS BY BLOOD SWEET AND TEARS, CHICAGO
AND THE LIKES THEY ENTERED THE JAZZ ROCK TERRITORIES, AUGMENTING THEIR
LINE UP WITH BRASS PLAYERS THAT ADDED A FUNKY FEEL TO THE SOUND.
RETAIL PRICE 25 EUROS ---- IN STOCK NOW!!!
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LPS032 ATILA "INTENCIÓN" LP
IN STOCK NOW !!!! - RETAIL PRICE 18 EUROS
Hey, here's some great news : we have reached an agreement
for the reissue in vinyl format of the glorious second LP by this
killer Spanish hard prog psychedelic band !!!
INTENCIÓN, the sensational second LP recorded by
Atila, has never fetched the high amounts their debut album THE BEGINNING
OF THE END (Wah Wah LPS022) does exchange hands for in the collectors'
market, but it is still a mega rare LP hardly seen below the 400 euros
tag, and is considered by many to be better than their previous output.
At the time of recording this album, the band was already considered one
of the top stage acts from Spain, which led to their signing for the BASF
label, where they were allowed to a better production which not only resulted
in a better sound but also in a much more visually attractive full colour
gatefold sleeve, which the Wah Wah reissue will reproduce to perfection.
Originally issued in 1976, INTENCIÓN is the perfect follow-up to
THE BEGINNING OF THE END, with the band offering further pieces led by
the strong guitar licks by Eduardo Niebla, Benet Nogué's organ &
Moog, and Joan Punyet's drums melting in top progressive freakouts, plus
the addition of wordless vocal parts, adding a symphonic edge to the general
sound. Side A offers three killer tracks in that vein, while B side is a
new recording of the bands' signature theme EL PRINCIPIO DEL FIN, with updated
overtones, Moog passages and a much better recorded sound than the one appearing
on their debut LP.
The Wah Wah release will be housed in a full colour gatefold
sleeve reproduction of the original issue and with magically remastered
sound from the original master tapes, as usual improved by sound wizard
Denis Blackham @ SkyMastering, and then, of course, pressed in quality
vinyl. That's Wah Wah's philosophy : making reissues that are even better
than the original issues!!!!!!
RELEASE DUE : JULY 2006
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¡Futura novedad en Wah Wah! Hemos llegado a un acuerdo
para la reedición en vinilo del segundo LP de los sensacionales
Atila, la legendaria banda de música progresiva de Girona.
INTENCIÓN, el fantástico segundo LP grabado
por Atila nunca ha alcanzado las sumas que se pagan por su predecesor
EL PRINCIPIO DEL FIN, pero raramente se ve por debajo de los 400
euros y para muchos es mejor que su primer LP. A la hora de realizar
esta grabación el grupo dispuso de mejores medios, tanto a nivel
de producción de sonido como a la hora de enfundar el disco en
una preciosa portada doble a todo color que la reedición de Wah
Wah reproducirá a la perfección. Originalmente editado en
1976 en el sello BASF, INTENCIÓN ofrece más desarollos progresivos
conducidos por la fabulosa guitarra de Eduardo Niebla, el órgano
y Moog de Benet Nogué y la batería de Joan Punyet, con
algunos pasajes a los que añaden coros vocales, y dándole
a la mezcla un toque sinfónico. La cara A presenta tres nuevas
composiciones de la banda, mientras en la B una nueva versión
del tema estrella del grupo, EL PRINCIPIO DEL FIN, hace las delicias de
propios y extraños con un sonido mejorado respecto a la versión
de su álbum de debut.
La edición de Wah Wah reproduce la portada "gatefold"
a todo color del original, ofrece sonido remasterizado por el
mago del sonido Denis Blackham @ SkyeMastering, a partir de las cintas
máster originales y, naturalmente, un prensaje en vinilo de calidad.
Esa es la filosofía de Wah Wah : ofrecer ediciones que son incluso
mejores que las originales!!!!!
EDICIÓN PREVISTA PARA JULIO DE 2006
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WCD006 THE STORM'S/T'
CD ISSUE FEATURNING A VIDEO TRACK WITH VINTAGE VIDEO FOOTAGE
OF THE STORM PERFOMING LIVE SOME OF THE SONGS OF THE ALBUM!!! TO BE
VIEWED ON PC & MAC COMPUTERS.
IN STOCK NOW !!!
The Storm hailed from Sevilla and were
acclaimed by audiences and press reviewers as one of the best
rock bands from Spain. The combo was formed by the Ruiz Geniz
brothers (Angel and Diego, on guitar and drums respectively)
plus Luis Genil (organ) and José Torres (bass).
Their debut album, originally released
on Basf in 1974, is one of the Crown jewells of Spanish hard
rock, and changes hands for a small fortune among collectors
all over the world, especially since its inclusion in Hans Pokora's
'Record Dreams' books.
This LP really rocks. It's high energy
hard rock that follows the line marked by the big organ outfits
of the era: Deep Purple, Atomic Rooster, Bram Stoker, Megatón,
a.o. It has also a deep classic prog sound root, which reaches
the top on 'Un Señor Llamado Fernández De Córdoba'.
We are talking of one of the seminal
Spanish hard rock LPs.
RETAIL PRICE : 14 EUROS
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LPS029 ORA (2LP)
LIMITED EDITION. 1000 NUMBERED COPIES.
Wah Wah Records is proud to announce the reissue
of the recorded works by this amazing folk-with-popsike-jazz-and-even-bossa
UK band! Originally released on the Tangerine label, the Ora
LP was also issued in the German Metronome label as "Knick Knacks",
but gets its first vinyl reissue since it first came out on this
2LP set. Record 1 will feature the original Ora LP as it was first
issued back in 1969, while record 2 is made up of previously unreleased
in vinyl format top quality material by the band and will include
tracks never issued before in any format that original band member James
Rubinstein had in his personal archive. 25 must-have songs for anyone
interested in UK folk/pop/psych ! !
It is an album of incredible beauty, recorded
by some talented young artists, Here is an extract from the original
1969 press release:
Jamie Rubinstein, 18, leader, lead vocalist and
guitarist with the group called ORA, wrote all the songs on
their new LP. He arranged most of them. While making the album
Jamie was studing for his GCE A Levels. This is the group's first
release, a single is being planned.
Jamie and Robin Sylvester, 18, who plays bass
guitar, piano, organ, and is co-arranger, are the main-stays
of the four-piece group. The others, lead guitarist Jon Weiss
and drummer Julian Diggle, are "floating" members. Jamie, Robin,
and Julian had met at UCS (University College School) in Hampstead.
The Wah Wah edition will be housed in a gatefold
sleeve that will respect the original artwork concept, graphically
adapted to this new issue following the directions of Ora leader
James Rubinstein. James himself signs the inner notes so you get
an accurate first person told history of the band who would later
become the legendary progressive rock group Byzantium.
Disc One (Original 1969 LP)
Side One
1. Seashore
2. About You
3. Deborah
4. Whitch
5. Venetia II
6. You
Side Two
1. Fly
2. Ladyfriend
3. Are You Seeing
4. Emma's Saga
5. The Morning After The Night Before
6. The Seagull & The Sailor
Disc Two (alternate takes and rare tracks, first
time ever on vinyl!)
Side One
1. Ooo
2. What Is Happening
3. I Love You
4. Deborah
5. I Am A Stranger To My Life
6. Fly
7. It Was An Easy Legend
Side Two
1. Seashore
2. No More Love
3. Pomme
4. Morning Love
5. This Time I Won't Let You Go
6. Thank God
Magically remastered by Denis Blackham @ Skye
Mastering - these songs never sounded so good!
This sensational band performed a most unique
mixture of folk, jazz and pop sounds and recorded one of the
most beautiful LPs coming from the UK in 1969. The original Tangerine
issue was valued with four circles on Hans Pokora's "1001 Record Collector
Dreams" book and an R3 "extremely rare" qualification on Vernon Joyston's
"The Tapestry Of Delights", which means the Wah Wah 2LP set is definetely
a very good chance to get the great recordings of this fab band into
your vinyl collection and yet save some money for the university of
your children! But you'll have to hurry for your copy since only 900
numbered copies are on sale and we do believe these should sell like
hot bread! Otherwise expect To pay 500 sterling for an original UK
Mint copy without the pressing defect (some original copies have a pressing
defect on one song)
IN STOCK NOW !!!
RETAIL PRICE 28 EUROS
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LPS031 NICK GARRIE
THE NIGHTMARE OF J.B. STANISLAS (LP)
LIMITED EDITION. 1000 NUMBERED COPIES.
The fabulous singer-songwriter / popsike masterpiece
by Nick Garrie-Hamilton is reissued in vinyl format for the first
time ever since its very rare France-only release in 1969. A perfect
chance to get your hands on a high quality vinyl pressing without
having to pay the incredibly big amounts of money an original copy
changes hands for nowadays.
A musical delicatessen by this great Russian/Scotish,
French raised singer songwriter. This LP first came out in France
in 1969, under the production of Eddie Vartan, who managed to embody
Nick's perfect songs into an orchestration with several common points
to that in other great albums from the era coming from the UK (think
of Billy Nichols, Duncan Browne, Bill Fay...). Soon after the record
came out, the AZ's label owner commited suicide, the label resting
orphan and thus the release being unpromoted & undistributed sank
in the dust of time. One of its songs, "Wheel Of Fortune", was rescued
back in the Strange Things Are Happening days for its inclusion on a volume
of the legendary "Circus Days" compilations. Nick kept on releasing albums,
The "Suitcase Man" LP came in Spain in the eighties, and two more records
have been issued since then, "The Playing Fields" and "Twelve Old Songs",
but interest for his debut LP has grown in recent years among collectors
over the globe, an original copy fetching amounts moving between 600
and 1000 euros. We do believe this album is so good that it shouldn't be
reserved only to the few who can afford those numbers, so here is a perfect
vinyl reissue for the mere mortals like you and me!
The Wah Wah edition, issued under license from
Nick Garrie himself, comes with two bonus tracks taken from Nick's
rare pre-LP 45, issued in France in 1968. It has been master cut
by Yann Dub @ DK Mastering for a high quality sound pressing that
will satisfy the most exquisite audiophile, respects the original
artwork and comes with a small insert with annotations by Mr. Jon
"Mojo" Mills, editor of the famed Shindig! Magazine. It is strictly
limited to 1000 numbered copies that we are sure will sell like hot
bread. Get yours before it's too late!
"Nick Garrie's a hell of a good songwriter" www.dustygroove.com
"We like Nick Garrie's debut album.....Nick Drake
on prozac." www.popjunkie.tv
"One of the rarest pop-psychedelic albums of the
late 1960s" www.billboard.com
IN STOCK NOW ! ! ! ! ! !
RETAIL PRICE 18 EUROS
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THE BOOK OF AM IS IN STOCK NOW!
AVAILABLE AS BOOK + 2LP OR AS BOOK + 2CD.
RETAIL PRICE IS 150 EUROS FOR THE 2LP VERSION
(VERY LAST COPIES!!!!)
AND 100 EUROS FOR THE 2CD VERSION.
PLEASE CONTACT FOR ORDERS :
orders@wah-wahsupersonic.com
LPS021 THE BOOK OF AM
We are proud to announce the reissue of the
legendary Book Of Am, a unique combination of recordings and
artwork which stands up as an enduring testament of the fertile
hippie scene which flourished in the Baleric islands during the
seventies.
Known to record collectors and psych/folk/prog
music aficionados alike, this multicultural band formed in
the island of Mallorca in the mid 70’s recorded a beautiful (and
outrageously scarce) album which has gained cult status as years
passed by.
The Book Of Am was originally devised as a
beatifully illustrated book focused on various world folklore
and traditions, coupled with 4 lp’s which would represent a musical
This 4-lp set would correspond to the four
phases of day (Dawn, Morning, Afternoon, Night)
Only the first of this records (Morning) would
eventually see the light of day in a tiny private pressing
which changes hands nowadays for obscene amounts of money. So
now, alongside the reissue of the original Book Of Am album we’re
very proud to present the first-ever release of the previously unissued
Part II of the Book Of Am, which leader Juan Arkotxa remastered recently
from the original master tapes.
Both albums will come in a lavish gatefold
cover which will feature as well a 112-page book reproducing
the original engravings by Juan Arkotxa, 64 of which are full
color. Never released back in the day due to it’s high production
costs, now, the central part of the Book Of Am, can finally see the
light of day. A round-the-worldtrip through the folklore, legends,
lore and cosmogonies of some of the world’s cultures, from ancient
egypt to celtic traditions.
With: Juan Arkotxa (vocals, flute, 12 string
guitar), Leslie Mackenzie (tamboura, vocals), Jerry C. Hart
(guitar, drums, synthetizer), Carmeta (vocals) & Jean-Paul
Vini (synthetizer, vocals).
Stricltly limited edition: 500 pressed, 250
of which are reserved for direct mail sales and 250 will be supplied
to retailers via our regular distributors. Digitally remastered
from the original master tapes by Denis Blackham @ Isle Of Skye.
Cut by Yann Dub @ Reverse. Audiophile quality pressing in regular
weight vinyl. Originally projected as a 2LP + Book set, this is the
first time ever this great work is released as it was conceived, since
the mega rare french release from the mid-70's only included one of
the LPs and was missing the great book with the beautiful engravings
by Juan Arkotxa.
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LPS022 ATILA
'BEGINNING OF THE
END'
(LP + 7")
Often hailed as one the hard psych masterpieces
to come out from Spain in the early 70’s, "The Beginning Of The
End" was the vinyl debut of Atila, a trio formed in 1973 by Eduardo
Niebla -guitar- Joan Punyet -drums- y Francisco Ortega –keyboards-.
Originally released in 1975 by the obscure New Promotions label
in a alledged tiny pressing of 100 copies the album has reached "monster"
status between die-hard collectors worldwide, sometimes reaching
the 1500€ tag.
An incredible progressive tour de force, the
album combined the typical classical leanings, fierce guitar
leads and dark keys all over in the best european tradition of
the era (think italian prog).
Another rarity which finally reaches a wider
audience thanks to Wah Wah in a well presented reissue that
is completed by two bonus tracks plus a 7" including two more extra
tracks all taken from contemporany sessions (actually same month
as the album recordings) which show the band delve into Pink Floyd-territory
circa More/Ummagumma (think Careful With That Axe, Eugene and you’ll
be pretty close).
IN STOCK NOW ! ! ! ! ! - Retail price 18
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WILLIAM S. FISCHER - AKELARRE LPS028 VINYL LP
Satanologysts, wizardologysts, specialists in various
types of palingenesis, famed talmudists and other studious of witchery
agree to the importance of music in the old akelarres. Having been burnt
some of our witches by the roman Inquisition, the others seeked for shelter
in their subterranean homes.
A fantastic world was formed then. Basque witches and
sorcerers prosecuted by Pierre de Lancre, alied with an old jewish
gnome -who claimed to be a cousin of Spinoza- did invoke the underground
spirits of black fugitive slaves who escaped from the razzias that our
European ancestors, in the name of civilization, took to Africa. (from Sorta’s
original liner notes)
Weird and obscure as they come... in 1972 arranger William
S. Fischer lands in the basque country and produces some funky reinterprations
of popular basque folklore songs and dances, all around the theme of
witchery and covens (Akelarre). As crazy and weird as it may sound,
this record is virtually unheard of in collector’s circles.
How the musical director for Atlantic Records and arranger
for Wilson Pickett, Roberta Flack, Eugene McDaniels, Les McCann
, Herbie Mann and countless others got involved with this project is
up to everyone’s guess. However what he comes up with is really astounding,
a funky as hell workout which will get you screaming for more. Killer
go go psychedelic soul which defies categorisation: tight rhythm section,
open drum breaks, funky as hell guitar leads, groovy flute, weird
electronic sound effects and moog bits (most likely courtesy of Walter
E. Sear, who gets a mention in the original liners) alternate with more
stylish moments (think Terry Callier or blaxpotation soundtracks of the
era like Marvin Gaye's Troubleman) and even some fusion styled groovers.
Fans of his funky jazz rock cum electronics masterpiece
"Circles" (released by Embryo in 1970 and feaured on Mojo’s "50 Most
Out There Albums of All Time" list) won’t be deceived, for he shows
here the same masterful sense of groove and orchestration but in a
more danceable, not so avant-garde context. An unknown record that deserves
to be brought back to life in this limited reissue of 500 (five-hundred)
copies. Get it now or cry later...
RETAIL PRICE - 18 EUROS
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LPS014
MÁQUINA
'WHY?'
Originally born as the backing band for
spanish folk-singer Sisa after his electrification around
1969, this bunch of catalan youngsters led by the Batiste-Herrera
tandem became
soon
the most prominent and visible heads of the grassroots
movement which shake the foundations of the city’s musical world
at the beginning of the seventies and which can be considered as
the parting shot for progressive rock in Spain..
Why?, their debut album (also known as
the "croissant" lp) is widely regarded in and out of Spain
as one the best records ever to come out of Spain.. A wah wah
(of course!), fuzz & hammond feast by this talented pioneering
crew.
An astonishing freak-out croissant baked
with love by JMª Paris (fuzz guitar), Lluis Cabanach (wah
wah guitar, bass), JMª Vilaseca "Tapi" (drums), Jordi Batiste
(vocals, bass, flute) & Enric Herrera (organ, piano).
Limited reissue (1000 numbered copies)
of the album that was originally released on Diabolo in 1970.
RETAIL PRICE : 16 EUROS
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LPS015 MÁQUINA
'FUNCIONA!' (2LP)
What a surprise! One of our best & most
recent finds it’s been a lot of stereo reel-to-reel tapes recorded
by Maquina!, featuring some unreleased songs & versions:
"Thought Of You", "Blues En Fa" (studio version) are some of the
rediscovered tracks that will be included in this album alongside
with their classic singles ("Let's Get Smashed", "Earth’s Daughter",
"Sun Bring The Summer", "I Believe" and so on) and rarities such as
"Fragment Del Primer Temps De La Simfonia Nº1 D'Enric Herrera".
A unique collection which covers the band’s
different eras and line-ups.
16 page insert with photos & other graphic
material provided by the band members.
Double album in a limited issue of 500 numbered
copies.
RETAIL PRICE : 25 EUROS
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LPS016 GUALBERTO
The first album by this mythical andalusian
multi-instrumentist, member of the legendary Smash, recorded
in 1971 in Barcelona (another nice example of the fertile conection
between the scenes in Seville and Barcelona at the beginning of
the seventies), it remained unreleased until 1978 (when it appeared
as one-part of the double lp "El Nacimiento Del Rock En Andalucía").
Rescued by Wah Wah thirty years after, the album shows Gualberto
in a phase of creative definition, half-way Smash’s powerful sound
and unique mix of psych & folk with some oriental touch (Gualberto’s
ubiquitous sitar and Jessica’s characteristic vocals) which will
became his trademark in forthcoming lp’s. ("A La Vida - Al Dolor",
"Vericuetos") . Without a doubt, one of the unknown treasures of Seville’s
early psych/prog scene...
Limited issue of 500 numbered copies w/
gatefold cover.
RETAIL PRICE : 15 EUROS
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LPS017 VARIOUS ARTISTS
'ELÈCTRIC TÒXIC SÒ
VOL. 1'
This two albums document the beginning
and development of Barcelona’s progressive scene between
1969 & 1971, the genesis of progressive rock in Spain by
the hands of a bunch of visionary youngsters grouped around Els
4 Vents label. Máquina!, Vértice, Estratagema, Génesis,
Agua De Regaliz are some of the bands which appeared in that exciting
period which had it’s most visible facts in Els 4 Vents/Diabolo
labels adventure and festivals such as Primer Festival Permanente
de Musica Progresiva (organized by Oriol Regás, of Bocaccio
nightclub fame).
This compilations also cover the fertile
Seville scene with bands such as Mane-Gong, Green Piano,
Nuevos Tiempos (with Gualberto as an exceptional guest), Smash
or Gualberto himself. Many artists from Seville tried the Barcelona
route, moving to the catalan capital to record their tracks. Al promising
start of a musical revolution which could have changed Spain’s
musical landscape but failed to do so....
Limited issue of 500 numbered copies including
a groovy poster.
RETAIL PRICE : 15 EUROS
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LPS018 VARIOUS ARTISTS
'ELÈCTRIC TÒXIC SÒ
VOL. 2 '
This two albums document the beginning
and development of Barcelona’s progressive scene between
1969 & 1971, the genesis of progressive rock in Spain by
the hands of a bunch of visionary youngsters grouped around Els
4 Vents label. Máquina!, Vértice, Estratagema, Génesis,
Agua De Regaliz are some of the bands which appeared in that exciting
period which had it’s most visible facts in Els 4 Vents/Diabolo
labels adventure and festivals such as Primer Festival Permanente
de Musica Progresiva (organized by Oriol Regás, of Bocaccio
nightclub fame).
This compilations also cover the fertile
Seville scene with bands such as Mane-Gong, Green Piano,
Nuevos Tiempos (with Gualberto as an exceptional guest), Smash
or Gualberto himself. Many artists from Seville tried the Barcelona
route, moving to the catalan capital to record their tracks. Al promising
start of a musical revolution which could have changed Spain’s
musical landscape but failed to do so....
Limited issue of 500 numbered copies w/
poster.
RETAIL PRICE : 15 EUROS
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LPS019 IA-BATISTE'UN GRAN
DIA' (LP + 7")
Key duo from the catalan folk scene, result
of the union between Ia Clua (from "2+1") and Jordi Batiste
(one of the leading forces of Máquina! together with Enric
Herrera), after the later one’s return from military service.
"Un Gran Día".the duo’s first album, was recorded
at the end of 1972 with the help of such outstanding musicians
as Manel Joseph (ex "2+1", Ia’s early band)), Joaquín "Max"
Suñer (Vértice, Tapimán, Iceberg y a
neverding etc ) & Albert Batiste (Musica Dispersa).
The result is an amazing & varied
musical tapestry, best heard in the record’s first side,
a long suite covering from orchestral folk-pop with some psych
leanings ("Un Gran Día", "Max") to straight in-your-face
hard rock ("Sleeping Rock") via typical early 70’s prog rock ("Oliba")
or uncathegorisable experiments which defy all rules ("Reprise")
and show perfectly the freaky stage reached by the catalan scene in
it’s early years (as a matter of fact, the record is sung in english
and catalan...).
A piece of wax which went totally unnoticed when
first released in a tiny pressing back in the days (thus becoming
a big ticket item in the collector’s market) and which Wah Wah
rescues from oblivion thirty years after it’s original release.
An excellent work which deserves to be
discovered by a wider public...
Limited issue of 500 numbered copies
in gatefold cover reproducing the original artwork, including
a colour insert, a colour poster and a bonus 7" single w/ one previously
unreleased song.
RETAIL PRICE : 18 EUROS
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LPS020 THE STORM'S/T'
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The Storm hailed from Sevilla and were acclaimed
by audiences and press reviewers as one of the best rock bands
from Spain. The combo was formed by the Ruiz Geniz brothers (Angel
and Diego, on guitar and drums respectively) plus Luis Genil (organ)
and José Torres (bass).
Their debut album, originally released on Basf
in 1974, is one of the Crown jewells of Spanish hard rock, and
changes hands for a small fortune among collectors all over the
world, especially since its inclusion in Hans Pokora's 'Record
Dreams' books.
This LP really rocks. It's high energy hard
rock that follows the line marked by the big organ outfits of
the era: Deep Purple, Atomic Rooster, Bram Stoker, Megatón,
a.o. It has also a deep classic prog sound root, which reaches the
top on 'Un Señor Llamado Fernández De Córdoba'.
We are talking of one of the seminal Spanish
hard rock LPs.
This is a 500 copies limited & numbered
edition. Top quality laminated repro of the original sleeve
and featuring an insert with extensive liner notes & photographs.
RETAIL PRICE : 15 EUROS
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LPS001 ARZACHEL
The legendary Zel LP released by this obscure
psych/prog band featuring Steve Hillage and Dave Steward.
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LPS002 INCREDIBLE HOG
The first LP of this hard rock masters,
reissued with the unique Spanish edition original artwork,
much better than UK one and featured on Hans Pokora's 'Record
Dreams' books.
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LPS003 IMPALA SYNDROME
Reissue of the splendid LP by this legendary
psychedelic group from Venezuela. Formed in Spain as Los Impala,
they latermoved to Chicago. The LP offers a blend of psychedelic
sounds withflower power lyrics and greasy fuzz. Rumours say they
also recorded asThe Brew. A luxury edition with thick cardboard
sleeve and heavy qualityvinyl.
RETAIL PRICE : 15 EUROS
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LPS004 PAN Y REGALIZ
A reissue of one of the rarest psych/prog
albums recorded by a Spanish band in the early seventies.
A world class item featuring spaced vocals, effects, astonishing
guitar work, flute... TheWah Wah edition respects the original
gatefold sleeve and featuresextensive information on the
band, plus nice photos, memorabiliaand one rare bonus track
from a single that was not included on theoriginal 1971 LP.
ALSO AVAILABLE ON CD.
RETAIL PRICE : 15 EUROS.
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LPS005 EVOLUTION
This Spain-established band (they came
from Germany playing beat and R&B under the name of The
Vampires in the mid-sixties) was one of the most interesting
groups of its era. They blendedsoul music with progressive and jazz
sounds, offering the listenerloads of hammond grooves and psychedelic
fuzz guitar. Their rareLP from 1970 is another one of the most sought-after
records from Spain's rock heritage. The Wah Wah edition respects the
original bag-type sleeve and features extensive information on the
band, plus curious photos, memorabilia and 4 bonus tracks from a couple
of 1971/1972 singles not on the original album.
ALSO AVAILABLE ON CD. 15 EUROS
RETAIL PRICE : 24 EUROS.
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LPS006 SPIRIT OF JOHN MORGAN
The first LP by this band was originally
released in UK in 1969 (with only 500 copies pressed!). An album
full of strong late 60's organ-ized
R&B sounds, covering stuff from people such as Graham
Bond and John Patton. Asa bonus, find enclosed the a-side of
the group's second single, "Thefloating opera show", never included
on an LP before. Front laminatedcover.
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LPS007 RAW MATERIAL
Reissue of this UK band's 1970 ultra
rare debut LP. Good english prog rock with great flute, vibraphone
and sax passages. This edition features the original UK cover
art, and we have included three bonus tracks from their two singles,
not on the original album.
RETAIL PRICE : 15 EUROS.
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LPS008 VAINICA DOBLE
Probably the rarest and most sought
after LP in the Spanish collector's market, the first album
by Gloria Van Aerssen & Carmen Santonja is at last reissued
as it deserves. On the twelve songs they wrote for their debut
album, originally released on Ópalo in 1971, Vainica Doble
blended folk, soft rock, pop and a dose of psychedelia. The
fantastic, colourful cover was designed by Ivan Zulueta, artist
and film director (he was the mastermind behind the cult movies "1, 2,
3... Al escondite inglés!" and "Arrebato"), and is reproduced
here in all its glory, along with extensive liner notes by Àngel
Maeztu. Two non-LP single tracks have been added, and the first pressing
comes with a free bonus 7". All their Ópalo recordings collected
in a fantastic edition made, as always, with love and devotion by
the Wah Wah team.
RETAIL PRICE : 15 EUROS.
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LPS 009 TABACO
'Desintegración'
One of the latest discoveries of the
Spanish record hunters is this nice early seventies release
by Tabaco, their only LP. Dubbed from the original master tapes
features the smashing titletrack, a fantastic gallactic prog-groove
instrumental with dazzlingsound effects, plus some nice progressive
ballads and some hard R&Btunes. Original copies are rare as hell
and change hands for obsceneamounts of cash nowadays!
RETAIL PRICE : 15 EUROS.
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LPS010 CEREBRUM
Wah Wah celebrates the tenth release
of the LPS series with this 10" vinyl that collects the four
tracks originally released on the two 1970 Dimensión
singles by Madrid's hard rock legends Cerebrum. A deluxe package
in astonishing cover art sleeve andwith accurate liner notes
by Àngel Maeztu.
RETAIL PRICE : 15 EUROS.
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LPS011 MÚSICA DISPERSA
Wah Wah Records proudly presents the new vinyl reissue
of yet another smashing Spanish rarity. Musica Dispersa featured
the talent of threeof the most significant musicians from the catalonian
underground movement of the late sixties: Jaume Sisa, J.M. Brabo "El
Cachas" and Albert Batiste, who after their Miniatura project with
Pau Riba were joined by young hippie girl Selene. The album's title
describes the sounds contained in the most precise way possible, but
for those who need some extra lines to get into the groove it we must
state that we face a masterpiece of melodic tunesthat pay a certain tribute
to the English folk movement of the era, as theydo to the early Amon
Duül's freak out sound concept. Echoes of TheIncredible String Band
are present mainly in the guitar parts, drums areabsent in all but one
track (in which they are held by Josep Mª Vilaseca"Tapi", of Máquina
& Tapiman fame) and percussion, harmonica,organ, mouth harp, piano
and wordless vocals are heard all through the album,as is Selene's flute
work. All in all this is a strange, relaxing littlepiece of underground
from Barcelona's early seventies hippie youth thathas become a classic
of our country's history of pop music, and that isyet again available
in a 1000 copies only strictly limited edition thatrespects the original
gatefold artwork, including the slight relief ofthe cover illustration.
As an addition, our release comes with extensiveliner notes and photographies.
This is one of our best releases and we areproud of it!
RETAIL PRICE : 18 EUROS.
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LPS012 LOS BUENOS 'Groovy Woovy'
Los Buenos were the first spanish supergroup. They
gathered together in 1968 and their line-up featured members from
important spanish beat/soul bands such as Julián Granados (formerly
a singer with Los Ángeles Azules and Los Brisk), Iñaki
Egaña (from Los Tañidores) or Moreno Gómez (former
drummer with Los Brujos). They were joined by Johnny Galvao from the
portuguese band Os Duques and by keyboardist Rod Mayall, who was John
Mayall's brother. Their skills and the songsbrother John discovered
them by sending the newly released versions onthe English market before
they were released in Spain, combined withtheir efficient songwriting
resulted in four successful singles that arenow collected on this album,
completed with a beautiful colored pop sleeveand liner notes.
An album of great interest for the mod crowd since
it featuresthe mod scene hit "Groovy
Woovy
", a single that has been recently sold in Ebay for more
than US$ 150! Other big hits of the mod clubs like "De Mi Niña"
and the hand-clappin' version of "Looking Back" are also included!
Also of big interest for fans of progressive rock,
Los Buenos became a seminal group in the early prog scene from Spain,
and feature future Alacran member Iñaki Egaña.
RETAIL PRICE : 15 EUROS.
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LPS013 CROW 'Colors By Crow'
Crow where born in the same Minesota garage scene
that gave usThe Trashmen, The Gestures or The Castaways to evolve
into a rock combothat released three great LPs between 1969 and
1971 and a "Best Of" albumin 1973. But it is with Wah Wah Records'
"Colours By Crow" that Crow willfinally take the place they deserve
in the history of rock music. Thiscompilation features the best from
all their output, including the singleonly track "Something In Your
Blood" and not forgetting their hit composition"Evil Woman", a big
classic on its own that has the honour of having beencovered by Black
Sabbath themselves. The Wah Wah edition is pure synergy:it gathers the
best songs form Crow's recordings and the result is evenbetter than
the three LPs together!
Besides, it comes in an attractive colourful paste-up
sleeve and is limited to 500 copies.
RETAIL PRICE : 15 EUROS.
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LPS023
AFTER LIFE
'CAUCHEMAR'
One of the major discoveries of the last years in the world
of collectable underground rock records is Cauchemar, the only LP
by demonic french fuzzers After Life. Released only in Spain by Discophon
in 1975, it remained virtually unknown until some copies started to
surface in the late 90’s on the lists of some of the world’s most reputable
record dealers.
To make things more exciting, this french four piece was produced
by no other than maverick Jean-Pierre Massiera (of Visitors, Horrific
Child, Les Maledictus Sound fame) and includes nine tracks of heavy
psych guitar action, screaming vocals and mysterious organ interludes
in the best 70’s hard progressive tradition.
Ultra rare Spanish-only LP, first time ever reissued. Not
available on CD, this is the only way to get this mega rare album
at a reasonable price. Includes two bonus tracks from a rare 45, not
included in the original release. As usual, the sound has been digitally
remastered by the DENIS BLACKHAM at SKYE MASTERING. Cut by YANN DUB at
REVERSE. Top audiophile sound on quality vinyl. Limited edition, 500 copies
pressed .
IN STOCK NOW!
RETAIL PRICE 15 EUROS
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LPS025 HELL PREACHERS INC.
'SUPREME PSYCHEDELIC UNDERGROUND!'
A big classic from the psychedelic era, the SUPREME PSYCHEDELIC
UNDERGROUND exploitation album is said to have been recorded by DEEP
PURPLE, which band members Jon Lord, Ritchie Blackmore and Ian Paice
have always denied. In any case, this sounds more PURPLE than Lord &
Co. themselves! Very close to the sound of SHADES OF DEEP PURPLE, it contains
some great Hammond works, guitar pirotecnics with loads of wah wah and
distortion and psychedelic vocals. The whole album is a sonic blast
that will appeal to fans of Deep Purple, psychedelic hipsters and of
course general collectors and afficionados.
IN STOCK NOW!
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LPS026 UGLY CUSTARD (S/T)
This UK explotatiton classic sees finally a proper reissue
thanks to Wah Wah. This studio session group -also known as The Mohawks-
formed by Clem Clattini (drums), Roger Coulham (keyboards), Herbie
Flowers (bass) and library maestro and Alan Parker on killer guitar
released this obscure album on Kaleidoscope records in 1971, not unsimilar
to some other gems of the era like Blue Phantom, Psycheground, The Underground
Set, Traffic Pop on Studio G’s Beat Group … classic psych-plotation sounds
with a nod to prog and, of course, the funky side of things: "Custards
Last Stand" and "Feel This" are pure mod hammond-funk in the best Mohawks
tradition !!!
IN STOCK NOW!
RETAIL PRICE 15 EUROS
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LPS027 AGUAVIVA
'COSMONAUTA'
Really amazing and obscure lp by this spanish band led by
legendary producer Manolo Diaz. A mixture of avantgarde and serious
composition with pop instrumentation, this is a a really amazing lp
which borders the outer-space exotica field. Describing the mystic impressions
of an astronaut as he’s trapped into serious trouble while orbiting…
An unknown album even in Spain which will come as a big surprise to
many a record collector. Another early 70’s lost prog gem, another goldmine
for beats and samples…
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