Emerson Lake & Palmer Works Volume 1 - 1st UK 2-LP vinyl set

EMERSON LAKE & PALMER Works Volume 1 (1977 UK first issue 14-track double vinyl LP. Works Volume 1 stands as one of the most ambitious and divisive albums in the Emerson, Lake & Palmer catalogue. Conceived as a lavish double-LP, the album gaveeach memberof the band an entire side to showcase their individual musical identities, before uniting for a full-band finale on the fourth side. Keith Emerson opens proceedings with a bold, classically-leaning suite, highlighted by Piano Concerto No. 1, a fully orchestrated work that underlines his lifelong devotion to modern classical composition and grand-scale arrangements. Greg Lake’s contribution offers a more melodic and accessible counterbalance, featuring reflective ballads such as C’est La Vie and Closer To Believing, blending pastoral acoustics with his unmistakable vocal warmth. Carl Palmer’s side is rhythmically adventurous and technically dazzling, fusing rock, jazz and orchestral percussion into a showcase of precision and power. The fourth side reunites the trio in full symphonic-rock mode, with Fanfare For The Common Man emerging as the album’s most enduring highlight—a thunderous, synthesiser-driven reworking of the Aaron Copland classic that became one of ELP’s biggest commercial successes. Tracks such as Pirates further reaffirm the band’s cinematic flair and sense of scale. Works Volume 1 captures ELP at their most expansive and uncompromising, reflecting both the creative freedom and excess of the late-’70s progressive rock era. Love it or loathe it, this is a fascinating, large-scale statement from a band determined to push rock music beyond conventional boundaries. The embossed tri-fold picture sleeve has lyrics & band portraits printed across the inside and shows minor scuffing and edgewear, whilst the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with few signs of play K80009)

TRACKLISTING AND EXTRA INFORMATION
Keith Emerson - Piano Concerto No. 1 18:17
Greg Lake - Lend Your Love To Me Tonight 4:00
Greg Lake - C'est La Vie 4:17
Greg Lake - Hallowed Be Thy Name 4:35
Greg Lake - Nobody Loves You Like I Do 3:56
Greg Lake - Closer To Believing 5:34
Carl Palmer - The Enemy God Dances With The Black Spirits (Excerpt From "The Scythian Suite") 3:16
Carl Palmer - L.A.Nights 5:42
Carl Palmer - New Orleans 2:45
Carl Palmer - Two Part Invention In D Minor 1:53
Carl Palmer - Food For Your Soul 3:58
Carl Palmer - Tank 5:09
Emerson Lake & Palmer - Fanfare For The Common Man 9:38
Emerson Lake & Palmer - Pirates 13:20

Artist - Emerson Lake & Palmer (click link for complete listing)
Title - Works Volume 1 (click link for more of the same title)
Year of Release - 1977
Original Year of Release - 1977
Format - 2-LP vinyl record set (Double LP Album)
Record Label - Atlantic
Catalogue No - K80009 (click link for more)
Country of Origin - United Kingdom (UK)
Language - Regardless of country of origin all tracks are sung in English, unless otherwise stated in our description.
Additional info - Deleted, Picture Sleeve
Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) - 5052795640164
Condition - This item is in Excellent condition or better (unless it says otherwise in the above description). We buy items as close to Mint condition as possible and many will be unplayed and as close to new as you could hope to find. Irrespective of the source, all of our collectables meet our strict grading and are 100% guaranteed. Click here for more info.
RareVinyl.com Ref No - ELP2LWO272650
Alternative Names - Emerson Lake And Palmer.
Related Artists - 3, Carl Palmer, David O'List, Greg Lake, Jackson Heights, Keith Emerson, Lee Jackson, The Nice.

GENRES
70s Rock, 70s Artists, Progressive.

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