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AN AROUND-THE-WORLD GUIDE TO LARRY LUREX VINYL RECORD, CDs & MEMORABLIA WE WANT TO BUY...
We will buy or trade most CDs, vinyl LP, 7”, 12” records and memorabilia from most countries, especially the following...
USA
7" vinyl, red vinyl, blue vinyl, clear vinyl, promo vinyl LP, promo 12" vinyl, promo CD album...
UK
7" vinyl, red vinyl, blue vinyl, clear vinyl...
GERMANY
7" vinyl, red vinyl, white vinyl, blue vinyl, promo CD single, promo vinyl LP, promo 7" vinyl...
Top release decades
1970s...
Top music labels
Anthem, Emi, E.M.I., Trident...
Top barcodes
Top catalogue numbers
AN-204, EMI2030, 1C006-94677...
Top titles
I Can Hear Music, I Can Hear Music - mis-spelt label, I Can Hear Music - Factory Sample, I Can Hear Music - Demo, I Can Hear Music - Acetate...
Top wanted titles
I Can Hear Music...
Other artist names
Related artists
Anita Dobson, Bad News, Billy Squier, Brian May, Carmine Appice, Catherine Porter, Claire Sweeney, D-ROK, Darkness [Dance], Eddie Howell, Freddie Mercury, Heavy Pettin, Hilary Hilary, Ibex, John Deacon, Larry Lurex, Left-Handed Marriage, Minako Honda, Montserrat Caballe, Peter Straker, Queen, Roger Taylor, Smile, The Cross, The Immortals, The Others [1960S], The SAS Band, Tim Staffell, Wire Daisies...
A FEW OF THE ITEMS WE WANT...
 | LARRY LUREX I Can Hear Music (Genuine rare original 1973 German
EMI vinyl 7" single with title on label mis-spelt as I Can Her Music,
backed with Goin' Back. The vinyl is in mint and unplayed condition,
housed in a unique picture sleeve which shows signs of wear however
the jukebox label [originally intended to be cut out] is still intact - this
is the genuine article with machine stamped matrix information,
guaranteed!)**See more info for further background and condition on this amazing item**
Tracklisting: BACKGROUND
Recorded around the same time as the first Queen album, this single was recorded as much to test the studio as anything, in an attempt by the studio engineer to emulate Phil Spector's trademark sound. The sound engineer had heard Freddie singing before, and was suitably impressed, and so asked if Freddie wanted to be involved. Soon Brian and Roger were also dragged along, and the result was 'I Can Hear Music'. The sound technicians were so pleased with it that it ended up as a single. Not released however until 1973, just three weeks before the first 'proper' Queen recordings were due for release. To prevent any confusion, it was decided not to use the name 'Queen' for 'I Can Hear Music' as well, so the tongue-in-cheek 'Larry Lurex' (a pun on 'Gary Glitter') was adopted. The public failed to get the joke however, and the single sank without trace.
This German pressing was the only issue to feature a picture sleeve, manufactured with a high sheen and fragile paper sleeve. This is the first pressing which was manufactured with an error on the label saying "I Can Her Music". This was corrected in the second pressing
CONDITION
As previously indicated the sleeve on this incredibly rare German issue is manufactured using high sheen and very fragile paper and as such is always usually found in less than mint condition and this copy is no different.
The front sleeve shows signs of ring wear and creasing and due to vinyl shift a small 1" cut through the bottom of sleeve is evident, although clearly with defects [which is reflected in the selling price], it is still a perfectly acceptable sleeve and quite likely one of the few opportunities collectors will have to purchase at under £450. |  | LARRY LUREX & THE VOLES FROM VENUS I Can Hear Music (Stunning
genuine Trident Studios UK 1-sided acetate recorded by Freddie, Brian
and Roger during summer of 1973 while they were waiting for
available studio time to work on their debut album. Trident producer
Robin Cable thought Freddie's voice was perfect for this novelty cover
of the Beach Boys song. When released the artist name was
shortened to just 'Larry Lurex'. See 'more info' for condition details of
this amazing item...
Tracklisting: The Trident Studios labels feature the studio logo, name and address printed in orange above the centrehole. Beneath the centrehole is the title of the track handwritten in black ballpoint pen, underneath this the words 'Larry Lurex + The Voles From Venus' has been added in blue ballpoint pen.
The labels are an off-white colour with a speckled appearance, likely to be caused by the glue residue seeping through the label over the last 30 years.
The playing area of the acetate is in resonable condition, some very light marks are evident, however as an acetate it is not intended to be played on your audiophile turntable and should be regarded as an exclusive piece of Queens history, not as a playable record. The contents of the acetate are identical to the released version. The scan does not do the condition justice.
Trident Studios acetates are highly sought after as they rarely turn up on the collectors market, most UK Queen acetates have 'EMIdisc' labels and only a few tracks from the first and second album were recorded at Trident. |  | LARRY LUREX I Can Hear Music (Ultra rare and original 1973 UK 7"
vinyl single, stickered as 'Factory Sample' and also featuring the track
Goin' Back. Sporting the genuine push-out centre EMI label and
housed inside a standard EMI Records die-cutsleeve, this copy is in
MINT condition, and is a definite rarity quite worthy of your personal
Queen vault! EMI2030)
Tracklisting: A: [machine stamped] EM1 2030 A-1U R KT [handscratched]
PIARANH.BY RAY'
B: [machine stamped] EMI 2030 B-1U R KT
push out centre, Factory Sample Not For Sale sticker on B-side |  | LARRY LUREX I Can Hear Music (Rare original 1973 UK EMI DEMO label
7". The vinyl is in mint condition. The push out centre is still intact with
a large 'A' and 'Demo Record Not For Sale' printed on the centre.
Housed in original EMI die-cut sleeve. Hard to find genuine copies with
machine stamped matrix numbers! EMI-2030) |  | LARRY LUREX I Can Hear Music (Very rare original 1973 UK 7" vinyl
single on the EMI label, also includes Goin' Back, die-cut company
sleeve. This one-off Queen side project was organised by
Trident Studio engineer Robin Cable enlistingthefull band on covers of
the Beach Boys and Carole King in an attempt to cash in on the
current U.K. 'glam' craze. Freddie came up with the name [a pun on
Gary Glitter, Alvin Stardust etc] and adds his distinctive vocals to both
tracks. Thevinylis graded Excellent with light signs of play only. It's
been nearly twenty years since we last offered one for sale! Highly
Recommended EMI2030)
Tracklisting: 1. I Can Hear Music
2. Goin' Back |  | LARRY LUREX I Can Hear Music (Genuine rare original 1973 German
EMI 7" with title on label mis-spelt as I Can Her Music, b/w Goin' Back.
The vinyl is in mint and unplayed condition, housed in unique picture
sleeve, complete with jukebox label still intact - this is the genuine
article with machine stamped matrix information, guaranteed!)
Tracklisting: side 1 - 94 677 A-1 machine stamped
side 2 - 94 677 B-1 machine stamped
thick vinyl, distinctly raised ridge around inside of run-out
and grooved perpendicular
high sheen thin paper pic sleeve / off-white/cream colour |
AWARDS WE WANT TO BUY
We always require Gold, Silver, Platinum and Multi-Platinum awards
on most artists - official B.P.I., R.I.A.A., I.F.P.I., C.R.I.A., S.N.E.P. etc. certified
or genuine in-house variants from around the world. We also need Ivor Novello, B.M.I.,
ASCAP etc. publishing awards, plaques, trophies, certificates and citations.
MEMORABILIA ALWAYS REQUIRED:
Programmes; concert tickets; original concert posters; invites; handbills &
flyers; promotional posters, standees, mobiles, displays & other P.O.S. material;
press kits, boxes & sales presenters; award discs; tour crew jackets & other
clothing; tour itineraries; promotional jackets, t-shirts & other clothing;
original artwork, proofs, colour separations, cromalins, bromides, etc; interesting
paper items, promotional gimmicks & most other memorabilia needed. Also buying:
original film posters; movie press books & press kits; cinema programmes; premiere
invites & programmes; promotional clothing & other items.
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