Gentle Giant – Pretentious (2xVinyl LP | UK Original | 1977)

Gentle Giant – Pretentious was released in 1977 on Vertigo as a double LP compilation of material from the band's Vertigo years. It shows the group's enormous range – from playful chamber pop to complex prog rock, as in “Nothing At All”, “Pentagruel's Nativity”, “Knots” and “Proclamation”.

On offer is the UK original pressing from 1977 on Vertigo (6641 629) as a double LP in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Vertigo – 6641 629
• Format: 2x Vinyl LP, Compilation
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Released: 1977
• Genre: Rock, Progressive Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Nothing At All (9:06)
2. Why Not? (6:29)
3. Edge Of Twilight (3:48)

Side B

1. Schooldays (7:33)
2. Pentagruel's Nativity (6:49)
3. The Advent Of Panurge (4:40)

Side C

1. Raconteur Troubadour (4:05)
2. Knots (4:10)
3. The Runaway (6:25)
4. An Inmates Lullaby (4:27)

Side D

1. Proclamation (6:45)
2. So Sincere (3:45)
3. Cogs In Cogs (3:05)
4. Valedictory (3:17)

Personnel

Gentle Giant (Arranged By, Producer), Tony Visconti (Producer), Kerry Minnear (Keyboards, Cello, Vibraphone, Vocals), Ray Shulman (Bass, Violin, Vocals), Gary Green (Guitar, Mandolin), Leon Campadelli (Compiled By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the UK original pressing from 1977 on Vertigo.

Which songs stand out?
“Nothing At All”, “Edge Of Twilight”, “Knots” and “Cogs In Cogs”.

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+ (ring wear / wear)

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