STEVE HILLAGE Fish Rising (Virgin V2031) Gong RARE UK 1st Pressing MINT-
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Jan 14, 2018 Sold Date
Jan 7, 2018 Start Date
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STEVE HILLAGE Fish Rising (Virgin V2031) Gong RARE UK 1st Pressing MINT-
RARE UK first pressing of Steve Hillage`s debut solo album "Fish Rising" on Virgin Records (April 1975). 
"Apart from revealing a slightly unhealthy obsession with fish, Fish Rising is a Canterbury musical delight, even if the lyrics are chock-full of hippie-dippy sentiment. There are plenty of complex time changes, easily and smoothly handled by the musicians, and while Steve Hillage doesn't contribute as many solos as admirers of his style might wish, he does use layers of guitar to create some wonderful textures and harmonies. This is, in fact, a very sophisticated record, with interesting arrangements and some innovative production -- a harbinger of Hillage's future career behind the boards. On the few occasions he does unleash the fretwork, it's quite glorious, with his trademark echo letting the notes trail like a comet's tail. He doesn't need to prove he's the fast gun in town, simply one with plenty of invention. The real emphasis is on band arrangements and those multi-part compositions that were an indelible part of the prog '70s (as in the pretentiously titled "Solar Musick Suite"). However, pomposity is carefully avoided, and the musicians bring enough of their own personalities to the party, especially Didier Malherbe. As a solo debut it's a success, taking the qualities of Hillage's previous gigs on board, but making the final product his own. It might be fishy, but it certainly doesn't stink." - Chris Nickson for allmusic.com
GRADING:
EX++ COVER. Original unlaminated sleeve in near-perfect condition. Please see photos for details.
- A few small creases to the edge and spine.
- Minor corner bump (at bottom right).
- Includes the original inner sleeve in undamaged EX+ condition.

MINT(-) RECORD that looks practically unplayed.
- Perfect vinyl on both sides, with impeccable audio reproduction throughout.
- One or two near-invisible hairlines, from sleeve removal only.
- First-pressing green Virgin Records "Siamese twins" labels with no visible spindle wear at all.
- The matrix stamps in the run-off grooves read "V 2031 A - 3" and "V 2031 B - 1  RJL".
- This record is certified to be a UK first pressing of "Fish Rising", released in April 1975.


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