Alex Harvey - Loch Ness Monster K-Tel NE984 UK + Diary

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We have lots more original 60's & 70's Blues Vinyl in our Shop General Details Artist Alex Harvey        + Descriptive Diary Title Presents The Loch Ness Monster Record Label K-Tel Cat. number NE984 Mono or Stereo? S

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UK Sleeve Garrod & Lofthouse If blank, no sleeve manufactured credits present Recorded 1977

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Condition

Disc

Paper Scuffs

Side 1

M

 

Side 2 M

 

Surface Marks

Side 1

M

 

Side 2 M  

Scratches

Side 1

M   Side 2 M   Other Info.  

Sound

Surface Noise

Side 1

EX

Side 2 EX

Pops/Clicks

Side 1

EX   Side 2 EX  

Scratches

Side 1

EX   Side 2 EX   Other Info.

Cover

Ring / Surface Wear

Front

EX   Back EX   Inner    

Card Creases

Front

EX   Back EX   Inner    

Shelf Wear

Edge

EX Spine EX   Corner EX   Inner Sleeve  

EX

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Guide to grades used

M Cover Looks virtually New - no marks, wear or damage Disc Looks unplayed - no marks visible Sound I don't use this grade for sound - as all records (even brand new) produce some noise Ex Cover Slight signs of wear on edges/spine, corners or ring wear. Minor creases. No damage caused by sticker removal/residue. Light sleeves may show slight discolouration due to age or handling Disc May have minor paper scuffs caused by moving record in & out of paper sleeve. Sound May be occasional pops/clicks and minimal surface noise Vg Cover Moderate edge/spine or ring wear. Corners may be a little blunt. Opening edge may show feathering caused by removal of record. Visible creases or laminate lift. Localised sticker removal damage. Disc Some surface marks &/or hairline scratches. Moderate paper scuffs. Sound May be pops/clicks caused by marks/scratches. Moderate background surface noise and crackles. G Cover Heavy ring or edge/spine wear. Corners noticable bashed. Heavy creases. Considerable laminate/surface damage. Disc Looks very well played. A lot of surface marks/scratches Sound Considerable surface noise. Audible scratches.

Background Information

  Click on the link to see the original information source: - Presents The Loch Ness Monster Just as Leslie's death had prompted Alex to form SAHB, so Fehilly's death prompted another new project. This one was less orthodox, however. Late that summer, the whole Harvey clan traveled up to Invermorrison, near Loch Ness. They aimed to combine a family holiday with a social history project.

"We stayed in three caravans on the shore, and my grand]papa had arranged for dad to speak to locals who claimed they'll seen Nessie," says Alex Jnr. The edited interviews would form the bulk of Alex Harvey Presents The Loch Ness Monster, a spoken-word curio released by K-Tel in 1977. Alex Jnr photographed the sleeve, and SAHB producer Dave Batchelor handled the recording. The thespian voice in the introduction belonged to Richard O'Brien, Alex's chum from Hair.

The album was anything but standard rock fare. Over a backdrop interspersed with submarine noises and ominous-sounding church bells, Alex Snr. quizzes sundry monster-spotters including Father Gregory from the abbey at Fort Augustus. While interviewing or narrating he sounds focused but he eventually whips out an acoustic guitar to close with a whimsical song.

Somewhat inevitably, the album sold poorly, its limited potential further compromised by a half-hearted marketing campaign. "l think what my dad was trying to do was start a production company," says Alex Jnr., "but we were still pre-video, and he wasn't in the best frame of mind to think things through. Nowadays, you'd film it and sell it to the BBC."   Other Information  

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