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Gentle Giant - Octopus (VINYL LP) | USED Excellent (EX) Excellent (EX)

Gentle Giant - Octopus (VINYL LP) | USED Excellent (EX) Excellent (EX)

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Variant
8XF63F-Z466-00

Description

*PHOTOS ACTUAL*

EX ALL AROUND W INNER

Label: Columbia – KC 32022


Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Pitman Pressing



Country: US


Released: 1973


Genre: Rock


Style: Prog Rock

Tracklist
A1 The Advent Of Panurge 4:40
A2 Raconteur Troubadour 3:59
A3 A Cry For Everyone 4:02
A4 Knots 4:09
B1 The Boys In The Band 4:32
B2 Dog's Life 3:10
B3 Think Of Me With Kindness 3:33
B4 River 5:54
Companies, etc.
Manufactured By – Columbia Records
Manufactured By – CBS Inc.
Phonographic Copyright ℗ – Excellency Entertainments Ltd.
Copyright © – CBS Inc.
Recorded At – Advision Studios
Lacquer Cut At – Columbia Recording Studios
Mastered At – Customatrix
Pressed By – Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman
Published By – Alucard Music
Credits
Artwork – Fluid Drive
Composed By – D. Shulman*, K. Minnear*, P. Shulman*, R. Shulman*
Design – Kenny Kneitel*
Design Concept [Album Cover], Design [Album Cover] – John Berg
Drums, Percussion, Xylophone – John Weathers
Effects, Engineer – Martin Rushant*
Guitar [Guitars], Percussion – Gary Green
Illustration – Charles White III*
Keyboards [All Keyboards], Vibraphone, Percussion, Cello, Synthesizer [Moog], Backing Vocals, Lead Vocals – Kerry Minnear
Lead Vocals, Alto Saxophone – Derek Shulman
Lettering – Michael Doret
Mastered By [Mastering Engineer] – Cliff Morris (2)
Producer – Gentle Giant
Saxophone [Saxophones], Trumpet, Mellophone, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals – Philip Shulman
Supervised By [Over-All American Supervision] – Murray Krugman
Tape Op [Tape Operator] – Geoff Young
Violin [Bass Violin], Guitar, Percussion, Vocals – Raymond Shulman*
Notes
This is a Pitman pressing variant of the original US release
as indicated by a small "P" stamped in the runouts.

Released in a die-cut jar cover with a lyrics inner sleeve.
Red label with orange lettering.
Recorded at Advision Studios, London.

The runouts are stamped.

Many thanks to Martin Rushent for laugh coinspin and variable speed oscillator, and Mike Viccars, Moog operator.

Barcode and Other Identifiers
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Rights Society: ASCAP
Pressing Plant ID: P
Matrix / Runout (Side A label): AL 32022
Matrix / Runout (Side B label): BL 32022
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 1): P AL 32022-2D C
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 1): P BL 32022-2J COLUMBIA NY C
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 2): P P AL 32022-2A o
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 2): P P BL 32022-2D o
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 3): P AL 32022-2A
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 3): P BL 32022-2D
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 4): P AL 32022-2A
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 4): P BL 32022-1D
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 5): P o P AL 32022-2A 3 C1
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 5): P P BL 32022-2D 3 1 C1
Matrix / Runout (Side A runout, variant 6): P P AL 32022-2A 3 1 A
Matrix / Runout (Side B runout, variant 6): P P BL 32022-2D P 5 B

  • Condition: USED
  • Sleeve Condition: Excellent (EX)
  • Media Condition: Excellent (EX)
  • Format: Vinyl
  • Genre: ROCK/PROG
  • Label: Columbia
  • Catalog Number: KC 32022
  • Format Type: LP
  • Released: 1973

Condition Ratings & Details

NOTE: Every title includes condition ratings. The first rating pertains to the physical media, and the second grade pertains to the sleeve.

NOTE: Images may not be exact. Please refer to the description to determine whether the images are Actual Photos or Photos Not Actual. New records will likely use generic web photos to represent the product.

Condition Ratings

  • MINT (M): Perfect, brand new, unplayed.
  • Near Mint (NM): Like new, barely played, will play perfectly.
  • Excellent (EX): Very close to near mint, with minor cosmetic wear. Will play perfectly.
  • Very Good Plus (VG+): Light cosmetic blemishes that do not affect play. Close to perfect playback.
  • Very Good (VG): Some light marks that may cause minor noise during playback. Still enjoyable and plays well.
  • Good Plus (G+): Noticeable noise during playback. Only listed if of collector value. Not ideal for listening.

Sleeve Details

  • PHOTOS ACTUAL: The photo is an original image of the exact item you will receive.
  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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