Manfred Mann's Earth Band - Messin' (Vinyl LP | UK Original | Gatefold | 1973)

Manfred Mann's Earth Band – Messin' is a 1973 Earth Band album in the classic line-up with Mick Rogers, Colin Pattenden and Chris Slade – expansive progressive rock with blues roots, led by the ten-minute title track. It also features covers of Bob Dylan's “Get Your Rocks Off” and Dr. John's “Mardi Gras Day”. On offer is the UK original pressing from 1973 on Vertigo (6360 087) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Vertigo – 6360 087
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo, gatefold sleeve
• Pressing: Original
• Country: UK
• Year: 1973
• Genre: Progressive Rock, Rock, Pop Rock

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: VG+
• Sleeve: VG+ (shelf / edge wear)

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. Messin'
2. Buddah
3. Cloudy Eyes

Side B

1. Get Your Rocks Off
2. Sadjoy
3. Black And Blue
4. Mardi Gras Day

Personnel

Manfred Mann (synthesizer, organ), Mick Rogers (guitar, vocals), Colin Pattenden (bass), Chris Slade (drums); backing vocals: Judith Powell, Liza Strike, Ruby James, Vicki Brown. Produced by Manfred Mann. Recorded at Maximum Sound Studios.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – the UK first edition on Vertigo from 1973 with gatefold sleeve.

Which Dylan song is on the album?
“Get Your Rocks Off” – it opens side B.

What does media VG+ / sleeve VG+ mean?
VG+ means light signs of use that hardly affect playback. Details on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more 70s prog?
Yes – browse our Progressive Rock collection.