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Uriah Heep – The Magician’s Birthday (Vinyl) Original Japanese Pressing
Bronze Records (1972)
$60.00
Rare 1972 Japanese First Pressing! Deluxe Gatefold Cover With Roger Dean Art. “Sunrise”, “Echoes In The Dark”, “Rain”, “Sweet Lorraine”…
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Rare 1972 Japanese First Pressing! Deluxe Gatefold Cover With Roger Dean Art. Features “Sunrise”, “Echoes In The Dark”, “Rain”, “Sweet Lorraine” & The Epic 10-Minute Title Track!
Condition – Vinyl: VERY GOOD PLUS! A few light surface marks. Looks VG+ / Plays EX!
Condition – Cover: VERY GOOD PLUS! Some spots of foxing on the back, otherwise EXCELLENT!
Japanese vinyl pressings are highly sought after by audiophiles and collectors, due to their premium sound quality and beautifully presented packaging. The sonic quality of Japanese records is regarded as the best in the world. No wonder all the original Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab records were pressed in Japan! The covers are printed on better quality heavy stock paper too. Near Mint condition original Japanese pressings are becoming scarcer — and therefore more collectable and valuable every year.
Side 1:
Sunrise
Spider Woman
Blind Eye
Echoes in the Dark
Rain
Side 2:
Sweet Lorraine
Tales
The Magician’s Birthday
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Geoff –
Originally released in the same year as the 'Demons and Wizards' album (1972), 'The Magician's Birthday' also features the classic Heep line-up of David Byron (Lead Vocals), Mick Box (Guitars), Ken Hensley (Keyboards, Guitars, Vocals), Lee Kerslake (Drums, Vocals) and Gary Thain (Bass). With instant anthems like "Sunrise", "Tales", "Sweet Lorraine" and the awesome ten and a half minute title track, 'The Magician's Birthday' immediately became a fan favourite. The albumalso includes the beautiful song "Rain", which was played as a tribute to New Zealander, Gary Thain when he tragically died of drug overdose in 1975, at the young age of 27.