CMU Contemporary Music Unit Open Spaces LP TRANSATLANTIC 1971 UK orig+foc TRA237
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CMU
(CONTEMPORARY MUSIC UNIT)
UK progressive/experimental rock group the Contemporary Music Unit (CMU) were formed at the beginning of the 70s. The musicians involved - initially James Gordan (vocals, percussion), Ian Hamlett (guitar, flute), Ed Lee (bass), Terry Mortimer (guitar, keyboards, viola, vocals), Larraine Odell (vocals) and Roger Odell (drums) - used the group to explore a wide variety of musical styles, from blues to jazz and beat pop. Though their efforts were not always successful, the stylistic variation employed often arguing against artistic cohesion, at least a proportion of the group’s songs sounded distinctively innovative. Only the Odell brothers and Hamlett remained in the group by the advent of their second album, 1972’s Space Cabaret, having been joined by Steve Cook (bass), Leary Hasson (keyboards) and Richard Joseph (vocals, guitar). This was a more accessible, pop-orientated collection, though the group’s spirit of adventure was maintained. Unfortunately the British music press were apathetic about their achievements and both albums sold poorly. As a consequence the group disbanded in 1973...(AllMusic)
"OPEN SPACES"
Produced by Jerry Boys
1971 LP TRANSATLANTIC RECORDS TRA 237
MADE IN ENGLAND ORIGINAL PRESSING
[First pressings with 'sea traffic' labels.]
FULLY LAMINATED GATEFOLD COVER
NOTES: A plastic inner sleeve, lined at the opening with foam rubber, is attached inside the cover (Av/Pak).
THIS ONE IS NO MORE ATTACHED
Barcode and Other Identifiers
Barcode: none
LABEL: TRANSATLANTIC - 'SEA TRAFFIC' LABEL - BLACK TEXT
Catalog on cover: Tra 237
Catalog on labels: TRA 237
Matrix / Runout (Side A, Stamped): TRA 237 A-1U G 1
Matrix / Runout (Side B, Stamped): TRA 237 B-1U G 1
On labels: (Side A only) rim text reads "All Rights........Made in England"
(Side B only) © Transatlantic Records Ltd. P 1971
MCPS(boxed)
Produced by Jerry Boys
Rights Society / Publishing: MCPS, Heatside Music, Copyright Control
On Inside Right Panel: Tracklist & Credits
AV/PAK A Product of Sound Packaging Partnership
UK & World Patents pending
Transatlantic Records, 86 Marylebone High Street, London, W1M 4AY.
tracklisting
Side A: HENRY - VOODOO MAN - SLOW AND LONESOME BLUES - CHANTECLEER
Side B: JAPAN - CLOWN - MYSTICAL SOUNDS - OPEN SPACES
grading
RECORD from VG [B1] to VG(+) but (please, read above description)
SLEEVE VG but (please, see pictures and read above description)
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