GENTLE GIANT Live - Playing The Fool (1977 Italian 9-track double vinyl LP on the green Chrysalis label, the official live album released after the band's 8th album 'Interview' featuring some superb highlights from the first eight albums showcasedin the band's highly accomplished and unique way of brilliantly modifying their tracks for live performance - as much due to their continuing innovation to the sheer complexity of the original studio version. Including the excellent 'Excerpts From Octopus' and a blistering amalgamation of 'Peel The Paint' & 'I Lost My Head' demonstrating just one of the many clever marriages of tracks for their astonishing multi-instrumental live sets. The gatefold picture sleeve which has a great inner spread design using a constellation to map the band's tour . The sleeve has only minor wear and all discs remain in near as new condition. Overall a stunning copy and a stunning performance CTY21133) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Live - Playing The Fool (1977 UK green label 9-track double LP, the group's fantastic official live album recorded between September 23 – October 7, 1976 in Düsseldorf, Paris, Brussels & Munich, gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeveshows just a little light sheflwear with a bit of edge scuffing & the vinyl remains in superb condition & looks barely played CTY1133) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Live - Playing The Fool (1977 UK 9-track double vinyl LP on the green Chrysalis label, the official live album released after the band's 8th album 'Interview' featuring some superb highlights from the first eight albums showcasedin the band's highly accomplished and unique way of brilliantly modifying their tracks for live performance - as much due to their continuing innovation to the sheer complexity of the original studio version. Including the excellent 'Excerpts From Octopus' and a blistering amalgamation of 'Peel The Paint' & 'I Lost My Head' demonstrating just one of the many clever marriages of tracks for their astonishing multi-instrumental live sets. The gatefold picture sleeve which has a great inner spread design using a constellation to map the band's tour comes complete with the hard to find booklet. The sleeve has only minor wear and all discs remain in near as new condition. Overall a stunning copy and a stunning performance CTY1133) more...
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GENTLE GIANT -Playing The Fool (1978 UK blue label 9-track double vinyl LP, the group's fantastic official live album recorded between September 23 – October 7, 1976 in Düsseldorf, Paris, Brussels & Munich, gatefold picture sleeve CTY1133) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Live - Playing The Fool (Rare 1977 US 9-track double LP live compilation - the official live album featuring some superb highlights from the first eight albums showcased in the band's highly accomplished and unique way of brilliantly modifying their tracks for live performance. Housed in a gatefold picture sleeve with deletion drill hole in the top right corner and still factory sealed from new) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Live - Playing The Fool (1977 UK green label 9-track double LP, the group's fantastic official live album recorded between September 23 – October 7, 1976 in Düsseldorf, Paris, Brussels & Munich. The gatefold picture sleeve comes complete with it's custom hype sticker regarding the booklet, also included, which is a 10-page illustrated stunner! The sleeve is Excellent with a few light scuff marks from storage & the vinyl discs grade EX/EX- with just the odd faint cosmetic blemish not upsetting play - their highly recommended, heralded live album! CTY1133) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Live - Playing The Fool (1977 UK green label 9-track double LP, the group's fantastic official live album recorded between September 23 – October 7, 1976 in Düsseldorf, Paris, Brussels & Munich. The gatefold picture sleeve comes complete with both its original shop price sticker & custom hype sticker regarding the booklet, also included, which is a 10-page illustrated stunner! The sleeve is graded VG+ with obvious signs of sleeve 'buckling/warping' whilst the vinyl discs grade EX/EX- with just the odd faint cosmetic blemish not upsetting play - their highly recommended, heralded live album! Not Mint, but an ideal filler for any Gentle Giant fan CTY1133) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Live In New York (2005 UK 6-track digitally remastered CD album recorded live on their American tour of 1975, available as a bootleg for years but now given an official release as part of a series of live recordings of the band from this period) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Live In Stockholm '75 (2009 UK 7-track digitally remastered CD album - in 1975, Gentle Giant had completed a long winter US tour, followed in the summer by European Festival dates and more US gigs, written and recorded their 7th album ‘Free Hand’ and were now about to tour the album with a European Autumn tour. Their gig at the Students Union’s own venue ‘Club Karen’ [Karhuset] at Stockholm University on the 12th November 1975, was a total sell-out and this CD release brings back all that excitement of the band at their prime, when they were headlining major cities all around the world. Mastered direct from the original radio station tapes, the sound is superb as the band play a selection of new tracks and stage favourites from earlier albums; presented in sealed card slipcase with printed inner bag) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (US 8-trk CD of 1973 album on Columbia) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (Repertoire reissue CD of 1973 Vertigo album) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (1973 Japanese 8-track promo CD, picture sleeve + obi-strip - still sealed) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (Rare 2009 Japanese exclusive limited edition 8-track DSD digitally remastered SHM-CD [Super High Material CD - playable on all CD players] album issue of their album which was originally released in 1972. The mini LP-style gatefold card picture sleeve comes with a replica swirl inner, SHM-CD insert, individually numbered card insert, fold-out lyric insert & replica 'Rock Company '77' obi-strip UICY-94273) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (2006 Japanese limited edition 8-track 24-bit remastered CD issue of the classic 1972 album, replica mini LP-style gatefold card wallet picture sleeve, with Vertigo Swirl inner reproducing the original LP artwork, complete with Japanese/lyric booklet & 'Rock Legend Series' obi-strip. The obi has faded slightly otherwise remains in a really nice condition UICY-9029) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (1973 US 8-track vinyl LP, re-press of the bands 1972 long player, their forth album which yet again showcased their eclectic musical tastes, engineered by Martin Rushant [T-Rex, Yes, Buzzcocks, Stranglers], housed in a single pocket reproduction alternative US picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little creasing to the edges whilst the vinyl displays limited signs of play PC32022) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (Rare original 1972 German issue 8-track vinyl LP on the Vertigo 'swirl' label produced by the band and engineered by Martin Rushent with Moog courtesy of Mike Vickers, housed in a superb gatefold picture sleeve designed by Roger Dean with lyrics printed inside. The sleeve shows only a little scuffing and faint creasing to the edges, with no splits, discolouration, writing or other marks. The vinyl looks unplayed, retaining a beautiful lustre 35 years onwith perfect labels free from spindle wear - a great copy of arguably the band's most complex, yet consistent album!) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (2008 UK issue 8-track digitally remastered CD album, originally released on Vertigo in 1973 by the progressive legends, featuring attractive vocal harmonies wedded to bold symphonic rock sounds, presented in sealed digipak sleeve with the iconic Roger Dean artwork, with liner notes from respected writer and journalist, Chris Welch) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (1977 Japanese spaceship label issue of the 1972 8-track LP, the formidable fourth album which marked the last involvement of eldest Shulman brother Phil, & first outing for third drummer John Weathers, who stayed with theband thereafter, engineered by Martin Rushent [T-Rex, Yes, Buzzcocks, Stranglers], this is a cult classic among prog fans. Includes the brain-melting complexity of Knots, full of interlocking vocal harmonies wedded to bold symphonicrock sounds, single pocket picture sleeve with Japanese/lyric insert. The cover is Excellent with just a spot of ring wear & the vinyl appears Near Mint RJ-7265) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (Archive quality mid 70s Italian spaceship label issue of the 1972 8-track vinyl LP, an all time classic among Prog fans, complete with lyric inner, picture sleeve. This is a beautiful one previous owner copy. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl remains near 'as new' with little sign of play) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (Rare 1972 UK Vertigo 'spiral' label 8-track vinyl LP, Roger Dean designed gatefold sleeve complete with die-cut 'swirl' inner. If you're looking for the ultimate vinyl copy of Octopus then look no further. This sleeve is practically 'near mint' with no wear to speak of. The vinyl is clean with just one light cosmetic mark otherwise looks like it may have only ever seen a turntable once or twice. A beautiful near as new condition example of this progressive masterpiece!) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (1972 UK first press Vertigo 'swirl' label 8-track LP, the formidable fourth album which marked the last involvement of eldest Shulman brother Phil & the first outing for third drummer John Weathers who stayed with the band thereafter, engineered by Martin Rushent [T-Rex, Yes, Buzzcocks, Stranglers], this is a cult classic among prog fans. Includes the brain-melting complexity of 'Knots', full of interlocking vocal harmonies wedded to bold symphonic rock sounds. The gatefold sleeve is a classic Roger Dean design & complete with the die-cut swirl inner. The cover is Excellent with the lightest signs of shelf/ringwear, however the vinyl is super clean with barely a hint of play. Highly recommended) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (Rare 1972 UK first press 8-track LP on the Vertigo 'swirl' label, housed in a Roger Dean designed gatefold picture sleeve, complete with the die-cut poly-lined 'swirl' inner. The sleeve displays just some minor general wear with minimal discolouring & corner or edge wear, the spine print is clearly legible. The labels have a few spindle marks whilst the vinyl remains clean with only a few light surface scuffs & hairlines not affecting play. Overall this is a VeryGood+ example of this progressive masterpiece!) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (Archive quality mid 70s UK Vertigo spaceship label issue of the 1972 8-track vinyl LP, an alltime classic among British Prog fans. This is a beautiful one previous owner copy. Both the 'Roger Dean' designed sleeve and thevinyl are in fabulous near as new condition, stunning copy of this remarkable album) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (Mid 70s UK 'spaceship' label issue of the 1972 8-track LP, gatefold picture sleeve with lyrics inside. This copy also includes a Roger Dean postcard of the album artwork)
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (Mid 70s UK Vertigo spaceship label issue of the 1972 8-track vinyl LP, the formidable fourth album which marked the last involvement of eldest Shulman brother Phil, & the first outing for third drummer John Weathers, whostayed with the band thereafter, engineered by Martin Rushent [T-Rex, Yes, Buzzcocks, Stranglers], this is a cult classic among prog fans. Includes the brain-melting complexity of Knots, full of interlocking vocal harmonies wedded to bold symphonicrock sounds. The gatefold sleeve shows light print wear and a small area of paper loss, with a few spots of discolouration inside the gatefold, whilst the vinyl has just a couple of light hairlines and is excellent. Recommended) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (Mid 70s Italian spaceship label issue of the 1972 8-track LP, complete with lyric inner, the formidable fourth album which marked the last involvement of eldest Shulman brother Phil, & the first outing for third drummer John Weathers, who stayed with the band thereafter. Engineered by Martin Rushent [T-Rex, Yes, Buzzcocks, Stranglers], this is a cult classic among prog fans, including the brain-melting complexity of Knots, full of interlocking vocal harmonieswedded to bold symphonic rock sounds. The single pocket picture sleeve sh9ows a fair degree of shelfwear with a split to the top and a small tear at the opening but the vinyl remains in excellent condition with just a couple of light surface scuffs to show for over forty years) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus (1973 US 8-track vinyl LP, re-press of the bands 1972 long player with any mention of Columbia blacked out on both the label and the sleeve for export reasons, their forth album which yet again showcased their eclectic musical tastes, engineered by Martin Rushant [T-Rex, Yes, Buzzcocks, Stranglers], picture sleeve. The sleeve is still in its vintage price-stickered shrinkwrap and the vinyl is Near Mint PC32022) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Octopus ( 2015 UK 8 track LP pressed on 180g heavyweight vinyl,gatefold picture sleeve.Beautiful reissue of the bands 1972 classic featuring The Advent Of Panurge and the brilliant Knots wonderfully rematered by Steven Wilson andhoused in the classic Roger Dean gatefold with lyrics and credits printed inside.Both sleeve and vinyl are in 'As New' condition . Essential prog classic) more...
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GENTLE GIANT Playing The Fool (Rare 1977 UK 'Promotional Sampler' vinyl 7", Including the tracks 'Just The Same', 'Freehand', 'Funny Ways' and 'On Refection', housed in a unique picture sleeve. The sleeve has a small stain to one side wino rips or scuffs, whilst the vinyl appears barely played. This is the first copy we have ever seen CXP4DJ) more...
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