MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA Apocalypse 1974 UK CBS - MINT
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May 27, 2017
Sold Date
May 17, 2017
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MAHAVISHNU ORCHESTRA Apocalypse 1974 UK CBS - MINT
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UK CBS (S 69037) FIRST PRESSING (May 1974)
AN OUTSTANDING ORIGINAL COPY - LOOKS UNPLAYED
PRESSED WITH THE FIRST ISSUE SOLID ORANGE CBS LABELS
MATRIX: CBS·S·69076·A1 / CBS·S·69076·B1
THE RECORD IS HOUSED IN THE ORIGINAL MATT SLEEVE PRINTED BY “Shorewood Packaging Co. Ltd., England”
COMPLETE WITH THE ORIGINAL CBS ADVERTISING INNER SLEEVE
The first recording of the second Mahavishnu Orchestra was a real stretch for John McLaughlin,Michael Tilson Thomas and the London Symphony Orchestra.
The union wasn't taken seriously at the time, and it ended up harming the reputation of Thomas -- a remarkably adventurous young conductor who defied the stuffy classical powers-that-be.
But those with ears, then and now, beheld a remarkable series of pieces that neatly juxtapose and occasionally combine the combustion of McLaughlin's group with rich, tasteful symphonic statements orchestrated for McLaughlin by Michael Gibbs.
The new Mahavishnu musicians, electric violinist Jean-Luc Ponty and keyboardist/vocalist Gayle Moran, have their moments, but the real focus of this disc is the quality of the symphonic conceptions and how well McLaughlin blends his lyrical and fiery guitar into the mixture.
The best stretch is the breathtakingly ethereal opening of "Hymn to Him"; the promise of fusing rock, jazz, and classical elements had never been executed so alluringly before -- and wouldn't you know, an old experienced hand at introducing classical textures into rock, the Beatles' George Martin, is the producer.
Don't let old, outworn preconceptions on either side of the fence prevent you from checking out this beautiful record.
Side 1:
Power Of Love (4:36)
Vision Is A Naked Sword (14:16)
Smile Of The Beyond (7:56)
Side 2:
Wings Of Karma (6:12)
Hymn To Him (19:23)
LABELS: MINT
A pristine set of labels - no spindle traces or any signs of use
VINYL Visual: MINT
Both surfaces are unmarked and shine like-new
VINYL Audio: NEAR MINT / MINT
Plays as-new throughout - the cleanest copy I have heard and a fantastic piece of work - a couple of light ticks noted on the quiet beginning of "Smile Of The Beyond" - nothing else to fault - very highly recommended indeed
SLEEVE: NEAR MINT
Apart from a little light corner/surface rub the cover is as clean, sharp and fresh as the day it was made
POST & PACKING:
A PROTECTIVE POLY SLEEVE, NEW ANTI-STATIC LINER, QUALITY BOX (NOT ENVELOPE) MAILER AND AMPLE STIFFENERS ARE ALWAYS USED TO ENSURE THAT YOUR RECORD ARRIVES SAFELY
UK: FREE (2nd class standard)
UK: £9.00 (Royal Mail Special Delivery Next Day by 1pm)
EUROPE: Airmail: £15.00 (International Signed For delivery)
INTERNATIONAL: Airmail: £18.00 (International Signed For delivery)
Combined Post: for items purchased within any 10 day period @£3 for each additional LP
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