Warhorse - Vertigo Swirl EX+ vinyl
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Warhorse
WARHORSE - 1ST - VERTIGO UK 1970 SUPER SWIRL!
****VERY SCARCE DEBUT - FINAL UPGRADE*****
6360 015 A REALLY HARD SWIRL TO FIND,ESPECIALLY IN THIS UNPLAYED SUPREME CONDITION
GREAT PROG W/ST LOUIS/VULTURE BLOOD/RITUAL +++ THE BEST ORIGINAL I HAVE EVER SEEN+++
ELUSIVE PROGMONSTER!!!PERPLEXING SONGCRAFT!!!AN INSPIRATION TO MANY SUBSEQUENT TOPACTS!!!IN AN ALTERNATE UNIVERSE I WOULD BE ADVERTISING A DEEP PURPLE ALBUM AS THE ULTIMATE RARITY AND WARHORSE WOULD HAVE FILLED STADIUMS!!!!!IT IS TRULY PERPLEXING WHY WARHORSE DID NOT MAKE THE BIG LEAGUE!!!
!!!!A VERY HARD FIND!!! A few hundred (rumoured to be around 300 to 400) were ever pressed of this fantastic prog/psych album. It is hard to understand why they never sold in larger numbers.
In all my years this is only the third time I have come across this PROGMONSTER of which only 330/400 are rumoured to be about. Rare ... anyone?? This one is more desirable still as the vinyl does not appear to have been played very much. Under an intense light there are no lines or marks to be seen except some extremely wispy retraction "mini" hairlines. This is truly the best copy of this album you are ever likely to find.
Sensational sound quality, I have played this through in its entirety and it was a great joy!!! NO skips or jumps. NO clicks or crackle, this is really a stunning heavy glossy jet black vinyl . Inspected under an intense lightsource and angled.
Background Info:
Warhorse were a British band formed by the former Deep Purple bassist, Nick Simper.
Simper left Deep Purple in 1969, and joined Marsha Hunt's backing band. Not long after, Simper replaced her backing band with Ged Peck on guitar and Mac Poole on drums. When Hunt became pregnant, the band stopped touring, and Simper and Peck re-organized the group as Warhorse. Holt became the band's singer, and they recruited keyboardist Rick Wakeman. When their first demo was recorded in April 1970, Wakeman was replaced by Frank Wilson.
Warhorse signed to Vertigo, and released their debut album, Warhorse in November 1970. Warhorse was managed by Ron Hire, originally part of HEC Enterprises, the original investors in Deep Purple.
The band began to tour, but made little progress, and the album failed to chart. A single, "St. Louis", was also released, which also failed to chart. By 1971, after arguments about style, Peck left and moved to classical guitar playing. He was replaced by Pete Parks.
In June 1972, their next album Red Sea was released, but soon after its release, Warhorse were dropped from the label. Around the same time, Poole decided to leave Warhorse, for Gong. The band carried on, and replaced Poole with Barney James. Wakeman used both Holt and James for his solo album, Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Warhorse's last concert in 1974 was at Polhill College, Bedford.
Warhorse musicians (Holt, Parks, Simper, Wilson, and Poole) have since played together on occasions, including 1985 and 2005; latterly for drummer Mac Poole's 60th birthday.
Vinyl: EX++!! A sensational find!!! I have played this in FULL twice over> The replay is ASTOUNDING!!! I first played for a general listen and a second time for a more detailed observation. I am very glad to be able to report that this is a fine slab of vinyl without any problems at all and as such worthy of inclusion of any great prog collection.
Gatefold Sleeve: EX+. NO creases. A wonderful upgrade hardly found in this beautifully preserved condition. Only one tiny colourfill to the right top, hardly visible. Otherwise in stunning condition. The inside gatefold is likewise in stunning condition. Beautiful edges and a great crisp opening. These matt ertigo sleeves are prone to extensive wear. It is extremely hard to find this album at all. Finding it in this supreme condition is nearly impossible!!!
Inner Vertigo Swirl sleeve: EX condition. This has the correct date stamp, the original ploylined inner!! Only some slight yellowing. hard to find swirl inner that have not yellowed somewhat.
This is a unique investment opportunity!!!
This is a great and seriously collectable super album!! You will buy into a piece of heavy prog core history.
Labels: NM!!! Unbelievably ... not a single spindle mark!!!!
Important : International Postage. This will be sent via Signed For service or Airsure service depending on the detination country. This will be sent fully insured!! Packaging will be thorough with two stiffeners and the disc separated from the sleeve to prevent scything.
In my opinion a top copy which could only be bettered by utilising a time travelling device! As always I have a no quibble money refund option in place in case you are not 100% satisfied!!!
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