Camel - Breathless (Vinyl LP | UK Reissue | 1978)

Camel – Breathless is the sixth studio album by British progressive rock band Camel, released in September 1978. The band turns towards shorter, more melodic songs without giving up its atmospheric signature – with Richard Sinclair on bass and vocals and Mel Collins on flute and saxophone. On offer is an edition on MCA Records (6.21778) with the original inner sleeve and insert.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: MCA Records – 6.21778
• Format: Vinyl LP, album
• Pressing: UK reissue
• Country: UK
• Year: 1978
• Genre: Progressive Rock, Art Rock, Rock
• Inserts: Original inner sleeve, insert

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+ (small bend on one corner)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Breathless
2. Echoes
3. Wing And A Prayer
4. Down On The Farm
5. Starlight Ride

Side B

1. Summer Lightning
2. You Make Me Smile
3. The Sleeper
4. Rainbow's End

Personnel

Andrew Latimer (guitar, synthesizer, vocals), Peter Bardens (keyboards), Andy Ward (drums, percussion), Richard Sinclair (bass, vocals), Mel Collins (flute, saxophone). Produced by Camel and Mick Glossop; recorded at The Manor, Chipping Norton Studios and Threshold.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No – the first edition was released in September 1978 in the UK on Decca/Gama (TXS-R 132). On offer is an edition on MCA Records with catalogue number 6.21778.

Who plays saxophone on "Breathless"?
Mel Collins plays flute and saxophone; he is also credited as a co-writer of "The Sleeper".

What does Media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
The record is Near Mint minus, the sleeve shows light signs of use (Very Good Plus) and has a small bend on one corner. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

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

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+ (small bend on one corner)

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