Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Brain Salad Surgery (Vinyl LP | US Reissue | 1977 | Poster)

Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Brain Salad Surgery is regarded as the trio's most ambitious studio album: Greg Lake's vocals, Keith Emerson's keyboard work and Carl Palmer's precise drumming – from the "Karn Evil 9" suite to their reworking of "Jerusalem". On offer is the 1977 US pressing on Atlantic (SD 19124) with die-cut sleeve and poster.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Atlantic – SD 19124
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, stereo, die-cut sleeve
• Pressing: US pressing
• Country: USA
• Year: 1977
• Genre: Progressive Rock, Rock
• Extras: Poster

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. Jerusalem – 2:41
2. Toccata – 7:16
3. Still....You Turn Me On – 2:59
4. Benny The Bouncer – 2:15
5. Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression – Part 1 – 8:39

Side B

1. Karn Evil 9: 1st Impression – Part 2 – 4:43
2. Karn Evil 9: 2nd Impression – 7:05
3. Karn Evil 9: 3rd Impression – 9:05

Personnel

Keith Emerson, Greg Lake, Carl Palmer. Produced by Greg Lake. "Jerusalem": music by Parry, lyrics by Blake, arranged by Emerson, Lake & Palmer. "Toccata" is an adaptation of the 4th movement of Ginastera's Piano Concerto No. 1 (arranged by Keith Emerson). "Karn Evil 9" with lyrics by Greg Lake and Peter Sinfield.

FAQ

Is a poster included?
Yes – the poster is included with this copy.

Which pieces define the album?
Its centrepiece is the multi-part suite "Karn Evil 9", alongside ELP's reworking of "Jerusalem".

What does Media NM- / sleeve VG+ mean?
The grades follow the Goldmine standard – what each grade means is explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

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