AMALGAM-PRAYER FOR PEACE- 1969 UK LP-FREE FORM JAZZ / FUSION-TRA 196

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AMALGAM

PRAYER FOR PEACE

MEGA RARE 1969 UK LP

FREE FORM JAZZ / FUSION

TRANSATLANTIC TRA 196

Rare original UK Transatlantic LP, 1st-pressing, with textured sleeve

SUPER RARE PROGRESSIVE / FREE FORM JAZZ LP

Artist: AMALGAM

Title: PRAYER FOR PEACE

Label: Transatlantic No: TRA 196

Year: 1969

Tracks: Tales of Sadness, Judy's Smile I, Judy's Smile II, Judy's Smile II, Prayer for Peace*.

Musicians: Trevor Watts (alto sax), John STevens (drums), Jeff Clyne (bass), *Barry Guy (bass).

Amalgam's "Prayer For Peace", recorded in 1969 Transatlantic TRA 196. The band is Trevor Watts on alto, Jeff Clyne on bass and John Stevens on drums, with Barry Guy playing bass on the title track.

"Tales Of Sadness" starts with arco bass and a wonderful melody on the alto, slowly, very slowly increasing the intensity till they're playing up a storm after a while,with especially Watts doing an extraordinary expressive piece while staying within the tune, overblowing like crazy, till absolute madness, relentlessly, without losing sight of the melody which suddenly comes shining back through the mayhem like a sudden smile breaking through the tears on a face full of agony and fear. This track is nothing short of phenomenal, and by itself worth buying the album for.

The second piece, "Judy's Smile 1", is less intense, yet equally beautiful, and it is continued on the second side of the vinyl LP with "Judy's Smile 2", which starts slowly with great bass-playing by Clyne, and perfect accents by Stevens for a quiet almost gospel-like melody on the alto. Then Stevens starts pushing up the tempo, and the piece gains again a strong momentum, going beyond bop in a more free fashion.

Also the last piece, with Barry Guy on arco, lifts the music into high spheres, fully delivering the title's content, without any need for further explanation, reverent, expansive, spiritual and full of inherent beauty and emotional depth. Magnificent!

Label: Transatlantic

Catalogue No: TRA 196 Stereo

Grade: Vinyl - Very Good

Grade: Sleeve - Good

(Graded as per Rare Record Price Guide)

The diecut textured sleeve is in good condition.

There is some corner, edge and spine wear. There is some surface lifting at the front and a small part at the back of the sleeve. I have highlighted this in the pictures. See photos.

The record is in very good condition. 

I have played tested the LP both sides & the record has occasional light crackle, light scuffs and surface marks. Plays well without skips or jumps.(VG).

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UK Postage & Packaging: 

First 7" - £1.25 + £0.60 for the second and then £0.30 each

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Grading:

MINT: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality. The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition. Records advertised as Sealed or Unplayed should be Mint.

EXCELLENT: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening in sound quality. The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.

VERY GOOD: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch. Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.

GOOD: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches. The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration, etc.

FAIR: The record is still just playable but has not been cared for properly and displays considerable surface noise; it may even jump. The cover and contents will be torn, stained and / or defaced.

POOR: The record will not play properly due to scratches, bad surface noise, etc. The cover and contents will be badly damaged or partly missing.

BAD: The record is unplayable or might even be broken, and is only of use as a collection filler.