EMERSON LAKE & PALMER Tarkus (1971 US pressing of Tarkus, the second studio album by progressive rock titans Emerson, Lake & Palmer and one of the defining works of the early-’70s prog movement. Issued on the Cotillion label, presenting the monumental seven-part Tarkus suite alongside the album’s second side of sharply inventive shorter pieces, including Bitches Crystal, A Time And A Place and Are You Ready Eddy? Housed in its matte gatefold picture sleeve, this copy retains theoriginal tracklisting hype-sticker on the front—surviving examples with the sticker intact are notably hard to find. The iconic William Neal artwork remains vibrant, the panels clean, and the spine crisp, with only the lightest evidence of shelfwear. The vinyl itself is a strong Excellent, showing just a few faint signs of careful play and delivering superb playback throughout. SD9900)