Horslips - The Book Of Invasions (A Celtic Symphony) (Vinyl LP | UK Original | 1976)

Horslips – The Book Of Invasions (A Celtic Symphony) came out in 1976 on DJM Records and is regarded as the masterpiece of the Irish folk-rock pioneers. The concept album is based on the Irish mythological cycle "Leabhar Gabhála Éireann" and is divided into three movements in which traditional melodies meet prog rock. Highlights include "Daybreak", "The Power And The Glory", "Sword Of Light" and "Warm Sweet Breath Of Love".

On offer is the 1976 UK original pressing on DJM Records (DJF 20498) with original inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: DJM Records – DJF 20498
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: UK Original
• Country: UK
• Released: 1976
• Genre: Folk Rock, Prog Rock – more in Folk Rock
• Features: OIS – original 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

1st Movement - Geantraí

Side A

1. Daybreak
2. March Into Trouble
3. Trouble (With A Capital T)
4. The Power And The Glory
5. The Rocks Remain
6. Dusk
7. Sword Of Light
8. Dark

2nd Movement - Goltraí

Side B

1. Warm Sweet Breath Of Love
2. Fantasia (My Lagan Love)
3. King Of Morning, Queen Of Day

3rd Movement - Suantraí

1. Sideways To The Sun
2. Drive The Cold Winter Away
3. Ride To Hell

Personnel

Horslips (Producer, Composed By), Johnny Fean (Guitar, Vocals), Barry Devlin (Bass, Vocals), Jim Lockhart (Keyboards, Flute, Whistles), Charles O'Connor (Fiddle, Mandolin, Concertina, Vocals), Eamon Carr (Drums, Percussion).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1976 UK original pressing on DJM Records with original inner sleeve.

What is the album about?
It is a concept album based on the Irish "Book Of Invasions", split into three movements: Geantraí, Goltraí and Suantraí.

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 Folk Rock collection.