Ache – Green Man (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1971 | VG+/VG+)

Ache – Green Man is the second album by the Danish progressive rock band Ache, released in 1971 on Philips. After the 1970 debut "De Homine Urbano", Green Man is more compact and rock-oriented, combining classical influences with hard rock and prog; the single "Shadow Of A Gipsy" became a European hit. This copy is the German original pressing on Philips (6318 005 D) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Philips 6318 005 D
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: German original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1971
• Genre: Progressive Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Symphonic Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG+

Graded to Goldmine standard (see Vinyl Grading). The images are our own scans of the actual copy for sale.

Tracklist

Side A

1. Equatorial Rain
2. Sweet Jolly Joyce
3. The Invasion (Fanfaronade / Invasion / Monologue / Break-Down)
4. Shadow Of A Gipsy

Side B

1. Green Man
2. Acheron
3. We Can Work It Out / Working

Personnel

Finn Olafsson (vocals, guitar), Torsten Olafsson (vocals, bass), Peter Mellin (keyboards), Glenn Fischer (drums, percussion). Most songs were written by Torsten Olafsson.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the German original pressing from 1971 on Philips (6318 005 D) in a gatefold sleeve.

Is there a Beatles song on the album?
Yes. The album closes with an arrangement of "We Can Work It Out" combined with the band's own section "Working" – the only track not written by the band.

What does Media VG+ / Sleeve VG+ mean?
Record and sleeve show light signs of wear but are in very good condition (Very Good Plus). See our Vinyl Grading page for details.

Do you have more 70s prog?
Yes, browse our Progressive Rock collection or read our guide to original pressings.