The Nice – Five Bridges (Vinyl LP | DE Original | 1970)

The Nice – Five Bridges was released in 1970 and is one of the most ambitious works by Keith Emerson's band, shortly before he formed Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Its centrepiece is the "Five Bridges Suite", recorded live with an orchestra at Fairfield Hall in Croydon in October 1969. It also features takes on Sibelius' "Karelia Suite", Tchaikovsky's "Pathétique" and Bach's Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 – a landmark of symphonic prog.

On offer is the 1970 German original pressing on Philips (6303 004) in a gatefold sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Philips – 6303 004
• Format: Vinyl LP, Album
• Pressing: DE Original
• Country: Germany
• Released: 1970
• Genre: Progressive Rock, Symphonic Rock – more in Progressive Rock
• Features: Gatefold sleeve

Condition

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

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

Tracklist

1. Five Bridges Suite (18:30)

Side B

1. Intermezzo 'Karelia Suite' (9:05)
2. 'Pathetique' Symphony No. 6: 3rd Movement (10:00)
3. Country Pie / Brandenburg Concerto No. 6 (5:36)
4. One Of Those People (3:10)

Personnel

The Nice (Producer).

Frequently asked questions

Is this the original pressing?
Yes, this is the 1970 German original pressing on Philips (6303 004) in a gatefold sleeve.

What is the "Five Bridges Suite"?
A multi-part suite by Keith Emerson, recorded live with an orchestra in Croydon – the fusion of rock and classical music The Nice are known for.

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.

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

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