Big Sleep - Bluebell Wood (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1971)

Big Sleep – Bluebell Wood is the only album by the British band Big Sleep, who evolved from Eyes Of Blue. It was released in 1971 on Pegasus in the UK and on Global Records in Germany, combining melodic progressive rock with organ, piano and the long title track on side B. On offer is the German original pressing from 1971 on Global Records (6306904) with gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Global Records – 6306904
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Gatefold
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Year: 1971
• Genre: Progressive Rock, Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• 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. Death Of A Hope
2. Odd Song
3. Free Life
4. Aunty James
5. Saint & Sceptic

Side B

1. Bluebell Wood
2. Watching Love Grow
3. When The Sun Was Out

Personnel

Gary Pickford-Hopkins (vocals, guitar), Raymond "Taff" Williams (guitar), Phil Ryan (organ, piano), Ritchie Francis (bass, piano, vocals), John Weathers (drums, vocals). Produced by Lou Reizner.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the German first edition from 1971 on Global Records (6306904). The UK original came out the same year on Pegasus (PEG 4).

Who were Big Sleep?
Big Sleep was the new name of the band Eyes Of Blue. "Bluebell Wood" remained their only album under this name; drummer John Weathers later played with Gentle Giant.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is near mint (NM-), the sleeve shows light signs of use (VG+). Details in our Vinyl Grading guide.

Do you have more progressive rock?
Yes – browse our Progressive Rock collection.