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We photograph all of our items not downloaded internet images The photographs are of the actual item for sale Alco - Threads Of Life LP, catalogue number ALC 530.
You are bidding for the very rare Threads of Life album by the band Alco vinyl and original cover .
Alco were a psychedelic / prog rock group formed in Southampton, UK.
The band and album came about for a project at Itchen College, Southampton Bandmates Tim and Julian Caesar, Paul Fidlin, and Ben Brooke were high school seniors at Itchen College This is their first and only album.
The album was released in 1972 and was recorded in the University of Surrey mobile studios with the Itchen Orchestra Impossibly rare private press prog rock with only a few copies of this album exist Almost never shows up online only two sold in the last 8 years, so don t miss this gem Side One is a Rock Opera Threads Of Life done with the Itchen College Orchestra , Side Two features four songs by the band on their own and six short songs featuring the Itchen College Barber Shoppers .
Side A: Alco and the Itchen College Orchestra 1.
When I Was a Child...
2.
Rain Upon My Mind...
3.
In My Dreams...
Side B: Alco 1.
Waiting to Be Born 2.
Look at the Clouds 3.
Linda 4.
Hello Love The Itchen College Barbershoppers 5.
The Chordbuster March 6.
Carry Me Back to Old Virginny 7.
De Animals 8.
Humble 9.
Bill Grogan s Goat 10.
Ashmolian Band Condition:- The vinyl is in excellent condition.
Very few plays The cover is in good condition, but please note the crease corner, clear laminate is not broken.
Musicians statement, from back cover: Threads of Life evolved as a result of the group Alco being involved in a concert containing both rock and classical music.
The idea of juxtaposing these different idioms was novel, but not as exiting as the decision to amalgamate the two in a new work to consist of three songs.
Existing original material by the group was used as a base onto which additional material was superimposed for the orchestra, which here contains saxophone, six timpani, amplified harpsichord, and synthesister.
Both the group and the orchestra are heard separately as well as together and climactic sections are contrasted with passages for solo display.
Although the scoring of a work for rock group and orchestra is by no means a new idea, previous attempts have often resulted in the two forces remaining separate.
We hope you will enjoy our combined attempt at such a synthesis.
The Album credits the itchen Orchestra conducted by Jonathan Palmer and the Itchen College Barber Shoppers.
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I do tend to be over critical Record Collector s Grading System.
Mint: The record itself is in brand new condition with no surface marks or deterioration in sound quality.
The cover and any extra items such as the lyric sheet, booklet or poster are in perfect condition.
NM Near Mint : Near perfect.
At worst, a few paper rubs - nothing that would affect playback.
Excellent: The record shows some signs of having been played, but there is very little lessening of sound quality.
The cover and packaging might have slight wear and / or creasing.
Very Good: The record has obviously been played many times, but displays no major deterioration in sound quality, despite noticeable surface marks and the occasional light scratch.
Normal wear and tear on the cover or extra items, without any major defects, is acceptable.
Good: The record has been played so much that the sound quality has noticeably deteriorated, perhaps with some distortion and mild scratches.
The cover and contents suffer from folding, scuffing of edges, spine splits, discolouration etc...
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