• (PRESALE 5/15/26) Phantasmagoria (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M) - ROCK *NEW*
  • (PRESALE 5/15/26) Phantasmagoria (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M) - ROCK *NEW*
  • (PRESALE 5/15/26) Phantasmagoria (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M) - ROCK *NEW*
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Curved Air

Curved Air - Phantasmagoria (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

Curved Air - Phantasmagoria (VINYL) | Mint (M) Mint (M)

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Description

 

    Phantasmagoria [Import]
    (France - Import)
    Artist: Curved Air Format: LP Release Date: 5/15/2026 

    Label: Reissued Sounds
    UPC: 9010974002741
    Genre: Rock
    Release Date: 5/15/2026
    Product ID: RSUE7400274.1

    This is an import product
    Weight: .5 lb


Description

Released in 1972, Phantasmagoria is the third studio album by British progressive rock pioneers Curved Air, and arguably their most ambitious and artistically refined work. The album blends classical influences, psychedelic textures, and early electronic experimentation into a cohesive and theatrical sonic journey. Lead vocalist Sonja Kristina delivers haunting, expressive performances, enhanced by the innovative use of vocal processing and synthesizers. Violinist Darryl Way and keyboardist/guitarist Francis Monkman drive the album's dynamic range, from baroque flourishes to avant-garde soundscapes. The rhythm section, featuring Florian Pilkington-Miksa and Mike Wedgwood, anchors the compositions with precision and flair. Phantasmagoria showcases the band's ability to merge complexity with accessibility, offering both cerebral depth and melodic immediacy. It's release marked a high point in Curved Air's early catalog, reaching No. 20 on the UK charts and earning critical acclaim for it's originality. Ideal for collectors of classic prog, psych rarities, and genre-defying albums, this LP remains a cult favorite. Whether rediscovered or experienced for the first time, Phantasmagoria stands as a bold statement of musical imagination and technical brilliance.

    Tracks
    Credits

    1 Marie Antoinette (Phantasmagoria)
    2 Melinda (More or Less) (Phantasmagoria)
    3 Not Quite the Same (Phantasmagoria)
    4 Cheetah (Phantasmagoria)
    5 Ultra-Vivaldi (Phantasmagoria)
    6 Phantasmagoria (Phantasmagoria)
    7 Whose Shoulder Are You Looking Over (Phantasmagoria)
    8 Over and Above (Phantasmagoria)
    9 Once a Ghost Always a Ghost (Phantasmagoria)

 

  • Sleeve Condition: Mint (M)
  • Media Condition: Mint (M)
  • Genre: ROCK
  • Format Type: LP
  • Released: 05/15/2026

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.

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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

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  • PHOTOS NOT ACTUAL: The photo is sourced from the web and may differ slightly from the actual item.
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