Browse by Label: VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)

Artist:	PANGEA
Title:	Invasori
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$31.00
Catalog #:	AMS 002LP

"Most prog collectors never even heard of this monster rarity before it was featured in one of Hans Pokora's Record Collector Dreams books. This was out on Philips in 1976 but only in promotional form and without a cover, and arrived by the time the interest of big labels in progressive music was going down, so it never reached stores -- becoming real nightmare for die-hard collectors. This is a conceptual album with 10 tracks put together into two long suites, with some long instrumental and much elaborated parts, and with Italian lyrics. It's spacey progressive music with some pop hints, too. All tracks were written by Mauro Paoluzzi, well-known session man and producer who also wrote some songs for Madrugada; in fact, also two members of this group helped in the recording of the Pangea album as well. Well, so here it is -- for the first time ever, the real Pangea Invasori LP out for sale. Comes in a gatefold cover, obviously new artwork as it was blank originally, great sound and limited to 500 copies."

Artist:	SHOWMEN
Title:	Showmen 2
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$31.00
Catalog #:	AMS 003LP

"At last the very first legitimate reissue of this Neapolitan masterpiece dated 1972! The Showmen from Naples had some soul-influenced hits in the '60s featuring names like Mario Musella, James Senese (Napoli Centrale) and Elio D'Anna (Osanna). After a short time, Senese and Del Prete, aided by the guitarist Botta, reformed the group with a new line-up, this time much more influenced by the current Italian prog tendencies and released the album called Showmen 2. The album contains a peculiar mix of rock, jazz and prog, somewhere in between Osanna and the more dynamic British bands of jazz-influenced prog. The music is powerful, well played, with strong horn arrangements that make this album unique in the Italian prog scene of the time. The band disbanded after the album, founders Senese and Del Prete creating Napoli Centrale with a production of three jazz-rock albums in 1975-1977. In recent years, there have been some bootleg releases of this record, with poorly-mastered material, wrong artwork or with music taken from previous demo sessions. So this is the first legitimate reissue, taken from master tapes and with the original artwork. Not to be missed for lovers of the Naples prog scene (Osanna, Uno, Nova, Città Frontale, Cervello, Luna, Napoli Centrale). 500 copies."

Artist:	BASSO, LUCIANO
Title:	Voci
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	AMS 004LP

"Finally available in vinyl edition, the debut album of acclaimed keyboarder Luciano Basso, originally from 1976. This is a highly appreciated instrumental effort, being cited by The Billboard Guide to Progressive Music as one of the best-ever examples of classically-influenced progressive rock, comparing it to the work of such renowned bands as Focus, Clearlight and even Pink Floyd. Voci is one of the few (and probably the best) Italian records dealing with electronics, representing an interesting mix of classical-influenced progressive music and avant-garde. The record contains five long instrumental tracks, with keyboards to the fore and backing electric instruments. Among the guest musicians on this album, the Nuvole di Paglia bass player, Mauro Periotto. A long OOP title and therefore a must-have for lovers of Italian prog!"

Artist:	BLUE PHANTOM
Title:	Distortions
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	AMS 005LP

"First legitimate reissue with its original artwork for what is mostly considered the best instrumental psych record coming out of Italy. Entirely instrumental, Distortions was released in Italy in 1971, along with a single, and later released in other European countries including England, this time with completely different artwork. Superb fuzzed-out and wah guitars, Moog, there's really Distortions here. Powerful rhythm section and fantastic guitar work, this one's a killer also thanks to the great production. Absolutely recommended."

Artist:	METAMORFOSI
Title:	...E Fu Il Sesto Giorno
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$33.00
Catalog #:	VM 003LP

"Well known Italian prog band Metamorfosi were based in Rome, and they released their debut via the Vedette label in 1972, just one year prior to their highly acclaimed masterpiece, Inferno. ...E Fu Il Sesto Giorno has most of the elements of Inferno already there, with the peculiar voice of Jimmy Spitaleri, the strong rhythm section and the classical influenced keys, but you can also note some slight late '60s influences here. Very rare in original format, this is the first vinyl reissue ever and comes with great remastered sound, replica of the original gatefold cover and label, and limited to 500 copies."

Artist:	E.A. POE
Title:	Generazioni (Storia di Sempre)
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	VM 027LP

"Yes, this was reissued on vinyl not a long time ago... but it's already been deleted for a while, and being one of the key Italo prog albums, why not make it available again. Originally released in 1974 and one of the major Italian rarities, this album is a real killer. It has all your favorite ingredients for the best Italian prog music; classically inspired keyboards, good guitar work and powerful rhythm section. Great reissue with the original (single) cover, labels replicas and 180 gram vinyl."

Artist:	PROCESSION
Title:	Frontiera
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$31.00
Catalog #:	VM 036LP

"Very rare debut album by Procession, originally on RCA's subsidiary Help in 1972. This platter is a clear example of what we would describe as hard prog. It's a great album, with a line-up featuring two guitars, bass and drums, playing very good hard rock with some progressive influence and some acoustic passages as well. A very welcome reissue, in a gatefold cover and with the usual top quality of all Vinyl Magic vinyl reissues. Limited to 500 copies."

Artist:	QUELLA VECCHIA LOCANDA
Title:	Quella Vecchia Locanda
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$31.00
Catalog #:	VM 054LP

"Debut album by one of the most legendary names of the Italian progressive rock scene. From 1972, released on the RCA subsidiary Help and with original copies going for quite some money. An absolute classic in the progressive field, this features both hard rock and classical influences, with some very Jethro Tull like flute playing, great guitar and also a violin played by North American Donald Lax. This is a strictly limited reissue of 500 copies in 180 gram vinyl, remastered sound, nice carton gatefold cover and a replica of the original labels."

Artist:	OSANNA
Title:	Milano Calibro 9
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	VM 092LP

"Osanna's second album, originally released in 1972 on Fonit. Original title was Preludio, Tema, Variazioni, Canzona, but is better known as Milano Calibro 9 which is the name of the film that used the recording as soundtrack. Some real strong progressive rock here with the usual powerful rhythm section of the band, strings, flute, along with some orchestral themes by composer Luis Enríquez Bacalov. Now available again, with the original gatefold cover and label replicas." Limited to 500 copies.

Artist:	ALUSA FALLAX
Title:	Intorno Alla Mia Cattiva Educazione
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$31.00
Catalog #:	VM 103LP

"Alusa Fallax were born in Milano in 1969, and they released a couple of 45s soon after. But it wasn't until 1974 that they released their first and only longplay. Released on the Fonit label with 5000 copies pressed, this is today a very sought after collector's item in its original format. The album is a magical piece of the best Italian progressive music. Melodic, with leading keyboards, classical influences and two long suites (one per side) that can be conventional when speaking of Italian prog, and occasionally experimental, too. This is a strictly limited reissue of 500 copies in 180 gram vinyl, remastered sound, nice carton gatefold cover and a replica of the original labels."

Artist:	GARYBALDI
Title:	Nuda
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$31.00
Catalog #:	VM 114LP

Deluxe gatefold edition. "From Genova, the legend of Garybaldi started back in 1965 when a group called Gleemen was founded. Gleemen was the same exact line-up of Garybaldi, and they released one only album under their first name, in 1970. One year after the release of the Gleemen album, which is Hendrix rock inspired rather than prog, the band decided to follow the progressive trend and changed their name to Garybaldi, forging a legend of Italian prog for the future generations. They released their debut album in 1972, Nuda, keeping the Hendrix-inspired guitar playing of Bambi Fossati but showing a stronger progressive orientation. It came with a beautiful artwork in triple gatefold cover by Guido Crepax. Now here's an exact repro of the rare original album, 500 copies only. Grab this important piece of Italian prog while you can. First time ever vinyl reissue!"

Artist:	GARYBALDI
Title:	Astrolabio
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$31.00
Catalog #:	VM 116LP

"After the Nuda masterpiece, you couldn't believe the guys went higher. The next year in 1973 they released their second and last, Astrolabio, another excellent album but not such a top record as the debut was. The album consists of 2 long tracks with a lot of improvisation giving guitarist Bambi Fossati a perfect field to give good faith of his high level playing. There is good keyboard work here too, courtesy of Lio Marchi who was actually not in the group but only for the recording sessions. These two tracks were also released in single format, obviously quite shortened. Also quite rare in its original form, Astrolabio was released in a gatefold cover, which is now exactly reproduced in this limited reissue of 500 copies that we strongly recommend you to give a space in your collection."

Artist:	RACCOMANDATA RICEVUTA RITORNO
Title:	Per... un Mondo di Cristallo
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	VM 117LP

"Roman group RRR (this is how they're usually named because of the long name) released their sole album in 1972, on Cetra-Fonit. It came out in a gorgeous gatefold cover with a very nice drawing in the inner gatefold, and it's a particularly hard-to-find item. Typical Italian progressive sound with acoustic guitar, flutes and lots of keyboards, along with some jazz influences. A good representative album from the Italian progressive golden years." Gatefold sleeve.

Artist:	GLI ALLUMINOGENI
Title:	Scolopendra
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	VM 121LP

"A trio from Turin, formed in 1970 by keyboard player Alluminio (hence the name of the band) and drummer Ostorero with various guitarists, they only lasted for a couple of years and their only album, Scolopendra, was issued when they had already split. Their sole album is very well made, mainly based on Hammond organ and other keyboards, with good instrumental parts and an outstanding B-side. A must-have for lovers of Italian prog! New vinyl reissue with the original artwork, label replicas and remastered sound." Gatefold sleeve.

Artist:	PROCESSION
Title:	Fiaba
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	VM 123LP

"Torino's Procession you already know from the previously reissued Frontiera (their killer hard-prog debut, still available from us). But on this second and last album, from 1974 and with a new line-up (only keeping the guitarist and vocalist from their original line-up), Procession made it different, and still much better. Fiaba is no hard-prog anymore, but an astounding piece of progressive rock with a slight symphonic feel, with guitar, bass, drums, flute and sax, and occasional keys. Not as rare in its original format as the +$1000 Frontiera, but still a hard collectable item, now reissued in its gatefold cover and also the label's replica."

Artist:	SAMADHI
Title:	Samadhi
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	VM 124LP

"A sort of supergroup, as most of their members came from well-known bands, Samadhi were formed after the split of Raccomandata con Ricevuta di Ritorno by singer Regoli and guitarist Civitenga, along with keyboard player Sabatini (from Free Love and Kaleidon), Aldo Bellanova from Teoremi on bass and drummer Ruggero Stefani (L'Uovo di Colombo), and two other members. The album, from 1974 and their only record released, mixes very good prog influences with some jazz and even pop, the best of the seven tracks being the closing L'ultima Spiaggia with religious text. The beautiful lyrics were written by poet Enrico Lazzareschi. New vinyl reissue with the original artwork, label replicas and remastered sound." Gatefold sleeve.

Artist:	OSANNA
Title:	Palepoli
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	VM 127LP

"Osanna are definitely one of the bigger names in Italian progressive, and their albums were big hits in their country at the time they were released. They were based in Naples, and they released four albums, all on the Fonit label. Palepoli is their third, and arguably their best one. In fact, it's often pointed to as one of the best-ever Italian progressive rock albums. It was originally released in 1973, and contains three long tracks only, the first of them an amazing mixture of progressive rock with local Naples folk. The whole album has excellent guitar and powerful rhythm section, and the production of the record is fantastic. Now available again, with the original gatefold cover, label replicas and the printed inner sleeve with the lyrics as well. Limited to 500 copies."

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Artist:	DELIRIUM
Title:	Delirium III
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	VM 126LP

Artist:	NEW TROLLS
Title:	Concerto Grosso Per I
Label:	VINYL MAGIC (ITALY)
Format:	LP
Price:	$34.00
Catalog #:	VM 129LP