Van Der Graaf Generator - Pawn Hearts (Vinyl LP)

Van Der Graaf Generator – Pawn Hearts is the fourth studio album by the British progressive rock band, released on Charisma on 12 November 1971 and produced by John Anthony. It consists of just three long pieces – "Lemmings", "Man-Erg" and the 23-minute suite "A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers", which fills the whole of side two; Robert Fripp guests on guitar. Largely overlooked in the UK, the album became a success in Italy. This copy is a UK reissue (Charisma CAS 1051) in a gatefold sleeve with label inner sleeve.

Pressing details

• Label / Cat. no.: Charisma – CAS 1051
• Format: Vinyl LP, album, gatefold
• Pressing: UK reissue
• Country: UK
• Year: 1972 (original: 1971)
• Genre: Progressive rock, art rock, psychedelic rock
• Inserts: Label inner 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

Side A

1. Lemmings (Including "Cog")
2. Man-Erg

Side B

1. A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers

Personnel

Peter Hammill (vocals, piano, Hohner Pianet, acoustic and slide guitar), David Jackson (saxophones, flute, vocals), Hugh Banton (organs, piano, Mellotron, ARP synthesizer, bass pedals, bass, vocals), Guy Evans (drums, timpani, percussion, piano); guest: Robert Fripp (electric guitar on "A Plague of Lighthouse Keepers"). Produced by John Anthony, sleeve design: Paul Whitehead.

FAQ

Is this the original pressing?
No. It is a UK reissue from 1972; the first issue came out in November 1971.

Is "Theme One" included?
No. "Theme One" appeared only on the US and Canadian editions; the UK LP contains the three long pieces.

What does Media NM- / Cover VG+ mean?
NM- (Near Mint minus) for the record means close to new with at most minimal signs of use. VG+ (Very Good Plus) for the sleeve means light wear. All grades are explained on our Vinyl Grading page.

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