Uriah Heep - Salisbury /Japanese Key Release 1st Pressing

Uriah Heep

- are an English rock band formed in London in 1969. Their current lineup consists of lead and rhythm guitarist Mick Box, keyboardist Phil Lanzon, lead vocalist Bernie Shaw, drummer Russell Gilbrook, and bassist Dave Rimmer.

They have experienced numerous lineup changes throughout their 53-year career, leaving Box as the only remaining original member.

Notable former members of the band are vocalists David Byron, John Lawton, John Sloman, Peter Goalby, and Steff Fontaine, bassists Gary Thain, Trevor Bolder, John Wetton, Bob Daisley, Paul Newton, and John Jowitt, drummers Nigel Olsson, Lee Kerslake and Chris Slade, and keyboardists Ken Hensley and John Sinclair.

Uriah Heep were part of the early 1970s rock scene, and have been referred to as pioneers of the hard rock, heavy metal and progressive rock genres.

The band has sold over 40 million albums worldwide with over four million sales in the U.S, where its best-known songs include "Gypsy", "Easy Livin'", "The Wizard", "Sweet Lorraine", and "Stealin'". They also maintain a significant following and perform at arena-sized venues in the Balkans, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Russia, Finland and Scandinavia.

50years old legendary release

‎– Salisbury

"Salisbury" by Uriah Heep is the band's second studio album, released in 1971.

The album features a mix of hard rock and progressive rock, with its most notable track being the 16-minute epic title track "Salisbury," which includes orchestral arrangements.

The album represents a transitional phase for Uriah Heep, in which they began to experiment more with their sound, incorporating orchestration and more complex compositions without losing their rock foundation.

It is a key release in the early development of the band's distinctive sound.

Tracklist:

A1 Bird Of Prey

A2 The Park

A3 Time To Live

A4 Lady In Black

B1 High Priestess

B2 Salisbury

Bass Guitar, Vocals – Paul Newton

Drums – Keith Baker

Lead Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Vocals – Mick Box

Lead Vocals – David Byron

Organ, Piano, Slide Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Harpsichord, Vibraphone [Vibes], Vocals – Ken Hensley

1st Japan press

Condition:

LP / Near Mint (wonderful)

OBI / Near Mint / Backside VG+ (wrinkles, age spots)

Cover / Near Mint (wonderful)

Booklet / Near Mint (folds)

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