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1.1 Afterwards1.2 Orthentian Street (Parts 1 ; 2)1.3 Running Back1.4 Into a Game1.5 Ferret and Featherbird1.6 Aerosol Grey Machine1.7 Black Smoke Yen1.8 Aquarian1.9 Giant Squid1.10 Octopus1.11 Necromancer2.1 Sunshine (1967 Demo) (Previously Unreleased)2.2 Firebrand (1967 Demo)(Previously Unreleased)2.3 People You Were Going to (Bbc Session - November 1968)2.4 Afterwards (BBC Session - November 1968)2.5 Necromancer (Bbc Session - November 1968)2.6 Octopus (Bbc Session - November 1968) (Previously Unreleased)2.7 People You Were Going to (Single Version)2.8 Firebrand (Single Version)3.1 Afterwards3.2 Orthenthian Street3.3 Running Back3.4 Into a Game3.5 Aerosol Grey Machine3.6 Black Smoke Yen3.7 Aquarian3.8 Necromancer3.9 Octopus4.1 People You Were Going to4.2 Firebrand |
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.. Machine: 50th Anniversary Edition / Incl. 2 Cd's/ 7" |
| | Description: | Deluxe 50th Anniversary deluxe two CD/LP/7" edition of the classic 1969 debut album by Van Der Graaf Generator. Features a CD of rare and previously unreleased tracks including two previously unreleased demos from 1967, the BBC Top Gear session from 1968 and singles, a facsimile 180gm vinyl LP pressing housed in the withdrawn UK gatefold sleeve design, a 7-inch single of the very rare withdrawn release "People You Were Going To" b/w 'firebrand", a book with many previously unseen photos and cuttings and an essay by sid smith featuring an exclusive interview with Peter Hammill. Also includes a 1968 poster designed by Peter Hammil. Van der Graaf Generator were true pioneers of so-called progressive rock, and their impressive career spanning five decades features many ground-breaking works. Always progressing stylistically in the true sense of the word, Van Der Graaf Generator's music remains inspirational.RE-MASTERED SPECIAL 50th ANNIVERSARY DELUXE 2CD, 1 x LP AND 1 X 7-INCH SINGLE LIMITED EDITION BOXED SET OF THE CLASSIC 1969 DEBUT ALBUM BY VAN DER GRAAF GENERATOR? includes:
-2 CD with the album and rare unreleased tracks
- 180 Gram Vinyl Lp Of ?The Aerosol Grey Machine? Housed In The Withdrawn Uk Gatefold Sleeve Design
- 7-Inch Single Reissue Of The Very Rare Withdrawn Release ?People You Were Going To? B/w ?Firebrand? In Plain
Red Polydor Sleeve Insertet In A Second Gatefold LP Sleeve With The Released Artwork
- 40 Page Book With Many Previously Unseen Photos And Cuttings And An Essay By Sid Smith Featuring An Exclusive
Interview With Peter Hammill
- 1968 Poster Designed By Peter Hammill
Album recorded at Trident Studios, London July 31 / August 1, 1969 & Marquee Studios, London January 1969 (CD1-1, CD1-11, LP-A1, LP-B4)
Tracks CD1-5 & CD1-9 first released 1997 on [url=https://www.discogs.com/Van-Der-Graaf-Generator-The-Aerosol-Grey-Machine/release/9987821]Fie! Records FIE9116[/url]Celebrate one of progressive rock's most intriguing debuts with "THE AEROSOL GREY MACHINE: 50th ANNIVERSARY EDITION" by Van Der Graaf Generator, presented here in an elegant CD+LP format by Cherry Red Records. Originally released at the end of the 1960s, this landmark album marks the starting point of a band that would soon become one of the most adventurous and uncompromising names in progressive music. The 50th Anniversary Edition brings together the warmth of vinyl and the clarity of CD in one collector-friendly package, aimed at both long-time fans and curious newcomers who want to experience the band's earliest studio visions in a high-quality physical edition.
Musically, "The Aerosol Grey Machine" mixes psychedelic rock, proto-progressive experiments and a distinctive, darkly poetic songwriting approach that already hints at the intensity and complexity Van Der Graaf Generator would later become known for. Restless organ lines, expressive vocals and atmospheric songwriting create a sound that stands apart from the more mainstream British rock of its era, making this edition not just a nostalgic reissue, but a vital document of progressive rock's formative years. The album's tracks capture a band in full creative motion, balancing melody and experimentation in a way that still sounds fresh and singular decades later.
Van Der Graaf Generator are one of the seminal bands of the progressive rock movement, known for their dramatic arrangements, philosophical lyrics and a sound that is at once intimate and apocalyptic. Across the 1970s they released some of the most respected cult albums in the genre and built a reputation for intense live performances and fearless artistic choices. Their work has influenced generations of musicians across progressive rock, art rock and beyond, and this anniversary edition offers a chance to explore where that unique journey began.
The release comes from Cherry Red Records, a UK label renowned for its carefully curated reissues, catalogue explorations and high-quality archival projects across rock, prog, punk, new wave and more. Cherry Red has built a strong reputation among collectors and enthusiasts for their attention to detail, thoughtful packaging and dedication to preserving important recordings that might otherwise be overlooked. With this 50th Anniversary Edition, the label once again underlines its commitment to giving classic albums the respectful, well-produced new life they deserve. | | | No. of tracks: |
30 |
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ECLEC42661 |
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