Genesis - Nursery Cryme (Vinyl LP | NM-/VG+) US

Genesis – Nursery Cryme is the British prog rockers' third album and the first with Phil Collins and Steve Hackett, recorded at Trident Studios in London. The US edition came out in 1972 on Charisma, distributed by Buddah. With “The Musical Box”, “The Return Of The Giant Hogweed” and “The Fountain Of Salmacis” it is a symphonic prog classic, with Paul Whitehead's famous cover art.

On offer is the original US pressing from 1972 on Charisma (CAS 1052), with the original label inner sleeve (OIS), still in shrink.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Charisma – CAS 1052
• Format: Vinyl LP - Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Released: 1972
• Genre: Rock, Prog Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: OIS – original label inner sleeve, still in shrink

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (still in shrink)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. The Musical Box (10:27)
2. For Absent Friends (1:44)
3. The Return Of The Giant Hogweed (8:10)

Side B

1. Seven Stones (5:08)
2. Harold The Barrel (2:58)
3. Harlequin (2:53)
4. The Fountain Of Salmacis (7:54)

Personnel

Peter Gabriel (Lead Vocals, Flute), Tony Banks (Organ, Mellotron, Piano), Steve Hackett (Electric Guitar), Mike Rutherford (Bass, 12-String Guitar), Phil Collins (Drums, Percussion), Paul Whitehead (Sleeve Design).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original US pressing from 1972 on Charisma (CAS 1052), the album's first US issue. In the UK it had come out in 1971.

Which songs are on the record?
Seven tracks: “The Musical Box”, “For Absent Friends”, “The Return Of The Giant Hogweed”, “Seven Stones”, “Harold The Barrel”, “Harlequin” and “The Fountain Of Salmacis”.

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 Progressive Rock collection.