Nektar – Down To Earth (Vinyl LP)

Nektar – Down To Earth was recorded in 1974 at Chipping Norton Studios in England and was released in the US in 1975 on Passport Records. Here the band sounds more compact and song-oriented, with guest singer P.P. Arnold and tracks like “Astral Man” and “Fidgety Queen”. Prog and psychedelic rock with hit potential.

On offer is the original US pressing from 1975 on Passport Records (PPSD-98005) in a gatefold sleeve; the sleeve has a cut-out hole.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Passport Records – PPSD-98005
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: US Original
• Country: USA
• Released: 1975
• Genre: Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Prog Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: gatefold sleeve, CO – cut-out hole

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Cover: VG (CO – cut-out hole, cover with 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. Astral Man (3:07)
2. Nelly The Elephant (5:02)
3. Early Morning Clown (3:21)
4. That’s Life (6:49)

Side B

1. Fidgety Queen (4:04)
2. Oh Willy (4:00)
3. Little Boy (3:03)
4. Show Me The Way (5:55)
5. Finale (1:36)

Personnel

Roye Albrighton (Guitar, Lead Vocals), Allan Freeman (Keyboards, Vocals), Derek Moore (Bass, Vocals), Ron Howden (Drums, Percussion), P.P. Arnold (Backing Vocals), Dieter Dierks (Re-mix Engineer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the original US pressing from 1975 on Passport Records (PPSD-98005).

Which songs are on the record?
Including “Astral Man”, “Nelly The Elephant”, “Early Morning Clown”, “Fidgety Queen” and “Show Me The Way”.

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.