Colosseum - Valentyne Suite (Vinyl LP | UK Reissue | Gatefold | 1972)

Colosseum – Valentyne Suite was originally released in 1969 and is the second album by the band around drummer Jon Hiseman – a landmark of British jazz-rock. Hard rock, jazz improvisation and classical influences meet in pieces like “The Kettle”, “Elegy” and “Butty's Blues”. The centrepiece is the entire B-side: the three-part “Valentyne Suite”.

On offer is a 1972 UK reissue on Bronze (HELP 4) in a gatefold sleeve with inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Bronze – HELP 4
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, Gatefold
• Pressing: UK Reissue
• Country: UK
• Released: 1972
• Genre: Rock, Jazz-Rock, Hard Rock, Symphonic Rock – more in Jazz Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve, inner sleeve

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. The Kettle
2. Elegy
3. Butty's Blues
4. The Machine Demands A Sacrifice

Valentyne Suite

Side B

1. Part 1. January's Search
2. Part 2. February's Valentyne
3. Part 3. The Grass Is Always Greener

Personnel

Jon Hiseman (Drums, Liner Notes), Colosseum (Music By), Pete Brown (Words By), Gerry Bron (Producer), Tony Reeves (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, this is a 1972 UK reissue on Bronze (HELP 4). The album was originally released in 1969.

What is the “Valentyne Suite”?
The three-part suite fills the entire B-side: “January's Search”, “February's Valentyne” and “The Grass Is Always Greener”.

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 Jazz Rock collection.

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

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