Pierre Moerlen's Gong – Time Is The Key (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1979)

Pierre Moerlen's Gong – Time Is The Key was released in 1979 and shows the group at its most rhythmically ambitious: sophisticated fusion that trades the psychedelic mysticism of early Gong for precision, groove and jazz improvisation. Moerlen's virtuoso mallet percussion is at the centre – as heard in “Ard Na Greine”, “Earthrise” and the title track.

On offer is the German original pressing from 1979 on Arista / EMI Electrola (1C 064-63 314).

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Arista / EMI Electrola – 1C 064-63 314
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album, Stereo
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1979
• Genre: Rock, Jazz Rock, Fusion, Progressive Rock – more in Fusion

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. Ard Na Greine (6:12)
2. Earthrise (2:25)
3. Supermarket (3:37)
4. Faerie Steps (5:33)
5. An American In England (2:55)

Side B

1. The Organ Grinder (3:55)
2. Sugar Street (2:22)
3. The Bender (3:17)
4. Arabesque Intro (3:23)
5. Arabesque (1:52)
6. Esnuria Two (5:39)
7. Time Is The Key (2:27)

Personnel

Pierre Moerlen (Composed By, Arranged By, Producer), Hansford Rowe (Composed By, Arranged By), John Rollo (Engineer), Ray Staff (Mastered By).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, according to the listing this is the German original pressing from 1979 on Arista / EMI Electrola.

Which songs stand out?
“Ard Na Greine”, “Earthrise”, “Arabesque” and “Time Is The Key”.

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 Fusion collection.