The Concert For Bangla Desh (3xVinyl LP | EU Original Box-Set | 1971)

The Concert For Bangla Desh documents the benefit concerts organised by George Harrison and Ravi Shankar on 1 August 1971 at Madison Square Garden, New York – with Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Ringo Starr, Billy Preston and Leon Russell. The triple album was released in 1971 on Apple Records, produced by George Harrison and Phil Spector. On offer is the European original edition (STCX 3385) in the box set with the original book.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Apple Records – STCX 3385
• Format: 3 × Vinyl LP, Album, Box Set
• Pressing: EU Original
• Country: Europe
• Year: 1971
• Genre: Rock, Folk Rock, Indian Classical, Pop Rock
• Inserts: Original book

Condition

• Condition: Second hand
• Media: NM-
• Sleeve: VG+

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

Tracklist

Side A

1. George Harrison / Ravi Shankar Introduction
2. Bangla Dhun (Ravi Shankar)

Side B

1. Wah-Wah (George Harrison)
2. My Sweet Lord (George Harrison)
3. Awaiting On You All (George Harrison)
4. That's The Way God Planned It (Billy Preston)

Side C

1. It Don't Come Easy (Ringo Starr)
2. Beware Of Darkness (George Harrison, Leon Russell)
3. Introduction Of The Band
4. While My Guitar Gently Weeps (George Harrison, Eric Clapton)

Side D

1. Jumpin' Jack Flash / Youngblood (Leon Russell)
2. Here Comes The Sun (George Harrison)

Side E

1. A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall (Bob Dylan)
2. It Takes A Lot To Laugh / It Takes A Train To Cry (Bob Dylan)
3. Blowin' In The Wind (Bob Dylan)
4. Mr. Tambourine Man (Bob Dylan)
5. Just Like A Woman (Bob Dylan)

Side F

1. Something (George Harrison)
2. Bangla Desh (George Harrison)

Personnel

George Harrison (vocals, guitar), Bob Dylan (vocals, harmonica, acoustic guitar), Eric Clapton (guitar), Ringo Starr (vocals, tambourine), Billy Preston (vocals), Leon Russell (vocals, bass), Carl Radle (bass), Don Preston (guitar, vocals), Jim Horn (saxophone), Pete Ham (acoustic guitar); Ravi Shankar with Ali Akbar Khan (sarod), Alla Rakha (tabla) and Kamala Chakravarty (tambura). Produced by George Harrison and Phil Spector.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
Yes – this is the 1971 European original on Apple Records (STCX 3385). According to Discogs it was pressed by CBS in Haarlem; the labels read "Made in Holland".

Is the book included?
Yes – the original book with photos from the concert comes with the box.

What does Media NM- / Sleeve VG+ mean?
NM- means near-mint records, VG+ a very good box with light signs of use. More on our Vinyl Grading page.

Do you have more early-70s rock?
Yes – browse our Rock and Folk collections.