Emerson, Lake & Palmer - Brain Salad Surgery Vinyl (1973) + Poster Prog Rock Record Music
Classic 1973 UK pressing of the prog-rock masterpiece 'Brain Salad Surgery' on the Manticore label (K 53501).
This is the highly sought-after original "gimmick" fold-out sleeve featuring the iconic artwork by H.R. Giger (the designer of Alien).
Condition Details:
Vinyl: Very Good (VG). Has been well looked after. Clean labels with minimal spindle wear. Plays through nicely with great sound.
Sleeve: Very Good (VG). The unique center-opening "gatefold" is intact and functions perfectly. Some light shelf wear/age toning as expected for a 50-year-old record, but no major tears or splits.
Poster: Includes the original fold-out lyric poster. This is often missing from second-hand copies and is in great condition.
Tracklist includes:
Jerusalem
Toccata
Still... You Turn Me On
Benny the Bouncer
Karn Evil 9 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Impressions)
A must-have for any serious prog collection.
Emerson Lake & Palmer – Brain Salad Surgery 12" Vinyl LP (1973) | Original Pressing Progressive Rock Classic | Manticore Records | Iconic Biomechanical Cover Artwork by H.R. Giger | Features Original Die-Cut Gimmick Gatefold Sleeve & Fold-Out Band Poster Insert | Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Carl Palmer | Masterpiece 1970s British Prog Rock, Art Rock, Electronic & Symphonic Rock Album | Classic Tracks Include "Jerusalem", "Toccata", "Still... You Turn Me On", "Benny the Bouncer", and the Epic "Karn Evil 9" Suite | Collectible Vintage Vinyl Record, Audiophile Album, Original Packaging, Rare Music Ephemera, LP Album Collection, Clutter Clearers Vintage Auctions.
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