Barclay James Harvest – XII (Vinyl LP | DE Reissue | 1978)

Barclay James Harvest – XII came out in 1978 and is a high point of the band’s symphonic rock period. Lush arrangements meet melodic songwriting, organised into chapters like “Fantasy”, “Classics”, “Fact” and “Science Fiction” – with songs like “Loving Is Easy”, “Berlin” and “In Search Of England”.

On offer is a German reissue from 1978 on Polydor (2460 282) with embossed cover and original inner sleeve (OIS).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Polydor – 2460 282
• Format: Vinyl, LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1978
• Genre: Rock, Symphonic Rock – more in Symphonic Rock
• Features: OIS – original inner sleeve, embossed sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Cover: VG+ (embossed sleeve)

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

Tracklist

Fantasy:

Side A

1. Loving Is Easy (4:00)
2. Berlin (4:47)

Classics:

1. A Tale Of Two Sixties (Inspired By The Thaughts Of Chairman Young) (3:43)
2. Turning In Circles (3:30)

Fact:

1. The Closed Shop (3:46)
2. In Search Of England (4:12)

Side B

1. Sip Of Wine (4:22)
2. Harbour (For Jill) (3:42)

Science Fiction:

1. Nova Lepidoptera (5:45)
2. Giving It Up (4:35)

Fiction:

1. The Streets Of San Francisco (5:41)

Personnel

Martin Lawrence (Producer, Engineer, Mixed By), John Lees (Guitars, Backing Vocals), Les Holroyd (Bass, Guitars, Backing Vocals), Woolly Wolstenholme (Lead Vocals), Mel Pritchard (Drums, Percussion).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a German reissue (repress) from 1978 on Polydor (2460 282) with embossed cover.

Which well-known songs are on it?
“Loving Is Easy”, “Berlin”, “In Search Of England”, “Sip Of Wine” and “Harbour (For Jill)”.

What do the condition grades mean?
We grade record and cover to the Goldmine standard, from M (Mint) through NM (Near Mint) and VG+ to G. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

Where can I find more like this?
Browse our Symphonic Rock collection.