RENAISSANCE Renaissance (Island ILPS 9114) Keith Relf Yardbirds Archive MINT
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RENAISSANCE Renaissance (Island ILPS 9114) Keith Relf Yardbirds Archive MINT!
RARE early French pressing of Renaissance`s eponymously-titled debut "Renaissance" on Island Records (c. October 1969). First released in late 1969 with pink Island labels, this is a pink-rimmed second pressing from mid-1971.
As close as it gets to perfection apart from a sealed record, this copy comes from my own collection. The album was bought in the early eighties and played once or twice. The record has been in storage for over 35 years. It is practically perfect.
"This self-titled debut album by Renaissance can rightfully be called one of the very first Symphonic Prog albums ever: This is an album that deserves to be mentioned in the same breath as King Crimson's In The Court Of The Crimson King in terms of historical significance. It was albums such as these and a few others that started the progressive Rock movement in the late 60's. The band could hardly have chosen a better name for themselves as what we have here is truly a renaissance of sounds from the past (i.e. Classical music and traditional Folk) revived in a Rock/Psychedelic framework. It is clear from the very beginning that this music is something special. The piano here is aggressive and played with great skill and passion by the underrated John Hawken. The lead vocals are about equally distributed between Keith and Jane Relf, or rather they often sing in unison and harmonise with each other to great effect. Their voices complement each other very well.(...) Essential for historical reasons and a very enjoyable listen too!" - Review by "Symphonic Team" for progarchives.com
GRADING:
MINT(-) COVER in nearly perfect condition. Please see photos for details.
- Pristine French laminated gatefold sleeve that still retains all its original shine and lustre.
- Two small creases to the spine from long-time storage only.
- Includes the original French edition inner sleeve with very slight foxing.
MINT(-) RECORD, pure perfection. A near-impossible find in this condition!
- Perfect vinyl on both sides, with impeccable audio reproduction throughout.
- The record was bought new in the early eighties. It has been played once or twice.
- No hairlines, scuffs or any other visible signs of previous play at all!
- Original second-pressing pink-rimmed Island Records labels with no spindle wear whatsoever.
- The matrix stamps in the run-off grooves read "ISL AA 9114 1Y 380 ILPS" and "ILPS 9114 2Y D1 380".
- This record is hereby certified to be a French second pressing of "Renaissance", released in 1971.
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