Gentle Giant – Playing The Fool (2xVinyl LP | DE Reissue | 1978)

Gentle Giant – Playing The Fool was originally released in 1977 as a double live album, recorded in autumn 1976 on the band's European tour. It showcases the band's extraordinary musicianship and complex arrangements live – from Renaissance-inspired passages to full prog spectacle, as in “Just The Same”, “Funny Ways” and “So Sincere”.

On offer is a German reissue from 1978 on Chrysalis (6641579) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Chrysalis – 6641579
• Format: 2x Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Reissue
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1978
• Genre: Rock, Progressive Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (shelf wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Just The Same (11:13)
2. Proclamation On Reflection (6:24)

Side B

1. (Octopus) Boys In The Band (15:35)
2. Funny Ways (8:35)

Side C

1. In A Glass House (9:31)
2. So Sincere (10:22)

Side D

1. Free Hand (7:40)
2. Sweet Georgia Brown (1:15)
3. Peel The Paint / I Lost My Head (7:35)

Personnel

Kerry Minnear (Keyboards, Cello, Vibes, Vocals), Gary Green (Guitars, Recorder, Vocals), Ray Shulman (Bass, Violin, Vocals), John Weathers (Drums, Vibes, Vocals), Paul Northfield (Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
No, according to the listing this is a German reissue from 1978 on Chrysalis.

Which songs stand out?
“Just The Same”, “Proclamation On Reflection”, “Funny Ways” and “Free Hand”.

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.

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG+ (shelf wear)

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