SWEGAS - Child Of Light - 1971 UK Trend 1st Press VINYL LP PROG ROCK AFRO JAZZ

Description: SWEGAS “CHILD OF LIGHT” LP Rare ORIGINAL 1971 UK Trend Records 1st Press VINYL LP Housed In Its Spectacular Original Gatefold Sleeve. On offer here, from my personal collection, is a RARE ORIGINAL UK Trend Records 1st PRESS vinyl copy of this excellent early 1970s PROG ROCK / AFRO BRASS JAZZ FUSION album by the obscure but legendary UK band SWEGAS. The music and gatefold sleeve reminds one of similar releases on the famed Vertigo label which was an early 1970s contemporary of Trend and also distributed by Philips Records. Additional Notes: Formed by Nick Ronai and Joe Spibey, Swegas took its name from a plural form of the Anglo-Saxon word ‘sweg’, which means ‘sound’, ‘noise’, or ‘melody’. The band underwent over fifty personnel changes during its first year, but by 1970 a firm octet was established. The group recorded 3 albums during its short lifespan - the first of which went unreleased - before disbanding in late 1971. Music is great Afro Brassy Jazzy Progressive a cross between Assagai, Osibisia, Blood Sweat & Tears, Chicago, T.N.T.H. and Blodwyn Pig... Something of a ‘lost’ obscurity – Swegas first album was not even released. Undaunted, they made this one issued on the small Trend label, part of Philips – it virtually sank without trace. A large band that played heavy progressive brassy jazz-rock, hardly commercial and it largely went unnoticed. It has a truly spectacular early 1970s period gatefold cover, again the artwork very much in the Vertigo style. Not an album you will see or hear often, clearly a talented band, but alas never to find their market. Fantastic organ-psych with tons of wild percussion and a horn-section any soul/funk band could be proud of-listen to “Magic Pipe” with a free-blown sax-solo underlayed by a savage rite percussion galore with a cooking Hammond in the background! Sparse vocals only, long instrumental parts (or completely instro-tracks), great fuzz-guitars. Reminds me of two other albums recorded in 1970 by UK bands: Bob Downes Open Music/Electric City on the Vertigo/Swirl-label and The Greatest Show On Earth/The Going’s Easy on the Harvest-label. Country Of Issue: UK Label: Trend Records Year Of Release: 1971 Cat.No. 6480 002 Matrix Stamper Details: Matrix / Runout (Runout side A stamped): 6480 002 1 Y 1 Matrix / Runout (Runout side B stamped): 6480 002 2 Y * 1 Tracks; Side 1: 1. Beautiful Scarlet2. Planetarium3. Magic Pipe Side 2: 1. Photographs2. Child Of Light Condition: Vinyl: The LP is in superb Near Mint condition having been barely played over the past 50 years. Both sides play loud and crystal clear. A brilliant copy of this rare early 1970s UK progressive rock jazz fusion album. Labels: Both labels are in near mint condition. Sleeve: VG (Very Good). Printed and Made by Howards Printers (Slough) Ltd.The gatefold sleeve has some mild creases on the front and back panels along with a few small ones near the spine. There is a sticker removal tear on the front top left corner. All the seams / edges and spine suffer with shelfwear rubbing which has worn off some of the paper. The inside of the gatefold is very good. Please see uploaded pictures. All items are from my personal collection. Most are in excellent condition given their age. Please feel free to ask any questions via eBay. The record will be very well packed for safe and secure transit. International buyers please note Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or P&P charges. These charges are the buyer’s responsibility; please check with your country’s customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying. Many Thanks For Checking Out My Listings.

Price: 60 GBP

Location: Midlands

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