Gryphon - (PRESALE 7/10/26) Red Queen To Gryphon Three (180G NUMBER 750 CLEAR BLUE VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
Gryphon - (PRESALE 7/10/26) Red Queen To Gryphon Three (180G NUMBER 750 CLEAR BLUE VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)
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Gryphon - Red Queen To Gryphon Three [LP] (LIMITED TRANSLUCENT BLUE COLORED 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl, numbered to 750, import)
Gryphon - Red Queen To Gryphon Three [LP] (LIMITED TRANSLUCENT BLUE COLORED 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl, numbered to 750, import)
Artist: Gryphon
Title: Red Queen To Gryphon Three
Product Tagline: LIMITED TRANSLUCENT BLUE COLORED 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl, numbered to 750, import
Format: LP
Vinyl Color: TRANSLUCENT BLUE COLORED
Label: Music On Vinyl
Barcode: 8719262043824
Catalog #: MOVLP4078
Genre: Folk Rock, Prog Rock
Release Date: 7/10/2026
Preorder Due Date: 6/5/2026
Weight (lbs): 0.75
Description
Red Queen To Gryphon Three is an instrumental album consisting of four long pieces apparently inspired by a game of chess. The music has medieval/Renaissance and folk influences, with the band using bassoon, crumhorn and recorders alongside keyboards (piano, organ and synth), electric and acoustic guitars, drums and other percussion. It's quite a unique sound: primarily lilting, very melodious and, even during the parts using synth and other modern instruments, retaining a medieval feel. Lest you feel this medieval influence would be too much to bear, it's definitely Progressive Rock, albeit using some unusual instruments and themes in places. For those who like electronic keyboards, there are several bursts of synth.
Every song is 10 minutes long and could be splitted into 40 littles songs easily. The pace is always changing, the tempo is jumping constantly from folk to soft rock. Folk prog has never been this challenging.
For the progressive rock historians out there it was the success of this album which gave Gryphon the opportunity to warm up Yes on their US tour back in '74.
A freaking monster record, thick, for mature ears.
Red Queen To Gryphon Three is available as a limited numbered edition of 750 copies on translucent blue colored vinyl.
*180 GRAM AUDIOPHILE VINYL
*RENAISSANCE / PROG ROCK ALBUM
*TOURED WITH YES ON THEIR 1974 US TOUR
*LIMITED EDITION OF 750 INDIVIDUALLY NUMBERED COPIES ON TRANSLUCENT BLUE COLORED VINYL
Tracklist
Side A 1. Opening Move 2. Second Spasm Side B 1. Lament 2. Checkmate
- Media Condition: Mint (M)
- Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
- Format: Vinyl
- Genre: FOLK
- Format Type: LP
- Released: 07/10/2026
Condition Ratings & Details
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.
