Soft Machine

Vinyl Records and Rare LPs:

	4 New - LP - FC 30754 Factory Sealed 1973 LP, Clean COH. No Bar Code On Jacket. more
	5 Used - LP - KC 31604 1972 Embossed Cover Original, 1B/1A Stampers. Hint Of Ring Wear At Top Of Jacket. more
	5 Used - LP - 64806 1972 UK Embossed Cover Original. A2/B1 Stampers. Hint Of Wear At Top And Near Side Of Jacket, LP Appears Unplayed. more
	7 New - LP - PC 32716 Factory Sealed 1974 LP, Clean COH. No Bar Code On Jacket. more
	7 New - LP - KC 32716 Sealed 1974 Original. more
	7 Used - LP - 65799 1973 UK Gatefold Original. VG+ Jacket Has A Touch Of Light General Wear. Vinyl Plays With Light Surface Noise During Quieter Passages, Hence Price. more
	Bundles New Import - SHSP 4044 Sealed 1975 UK Original With Die-Cut Yellow Card Inner Sleeve. Their First Album That Featured Guitarist Allan Holdsworth. “Holdsworth Provided The Band Exactly The Jolt It Required; Contrast Bundles With Seven, The Comparatively Lackluster Final Columbia LP, Which Had The Same Lineup As Bundles Minus The Guitarist. Jenkins Could Be A Rather Mild And Unassertive Reed Player, Leaving It To The Ever Reliable Mike Ratledge's Keyboards To Take Up The Slack. But By The Time Of Bundles, Ratledge Himself Was Beginning To Retreat; He Had Apparently Decided To Mothball His Old Fuzz Organ, Favoring Full-Chord Fills When Comping And Analog Synth For His Solo On "Hazard Profile, Pt. 5." Given Ratledge's Diminishing Role, The Decision To Add Holdsworth To The Band Came None Too Soon. Aside From The Guitarist, Soft Machine's Most Incendiary Player On Bundles Turned Out To Be Drummer Marshall, Powerful On The Straightaway And Atmospheric While Taking Center Stage On "Four Gongs Two Drums." As For The Material Itself, Principal Composer Jenkins -- Who Had Been Gradually Taking Over The Conceptual Reins Since His First Appearance On Six -- Had An Ability To Write Sleek And Streamlined Jazz-Rock That Still Managed To Recall The Band's Past, Particularly In His Penchant For Odd Rhythmic Permutations ("Bundles") And Ethereal, Minimalist-Influenced Keyboard Ostinatos ("The Floating World") That Harked Back To Ratledge's Tape Experimentation On Third.” Dave Lynch, AMG. more
	Fourth Used - LP - C 30754 1971 Textured Cover Original In Shrink. Features Robert Wyatt, Elton Dean, Alan Skidmore And Others. more
	Land Of Cockayne Used Import - EMC 3348 1981 UK Original, With Original Custom Printed Round Cornered Inner Sleeve. Stellar Work From Holdsworth, Bruce Et Al! Glossy Vinyl, Jacket VG+/++, Tiny Corner Ding. more
	Live At Royal Albert Hall In London On 13th August 1970 Colored Vinyl - B 218 2014 Limited Edition Clear Vinyl Housed In Plastic Wallet And Limited To 500 Copies. Vinyl Plays Beautifully. Writing On Label. more
	Live At Royal Albert Hall In London On 13th August 1970 Colored Vinyl - B 218 New, Unplayed 2014 Limited Edition Clear Vinyl Housed In Plastic Wallet And Limited To 500 Copies. more
	Live At The Paradiso Used - LP - TPM 02212 2002 180gm Release Of The Only 1969 Live Concert Recording With This Band Version. Featuring Material From The Band's Amazing Second Album. more
	Live At The Proms 1970 New - LP - RECK 5 Sealed Rare US 1988 Original. Made In USA On Rear Cover, Hole Punch. “Initially Recorded For The BBC In August 1970, This Is A Good Document Of The Group In Concert Shortly After The Release Of Third, Stripped Down To The Quartet Of Wyatt, Ratledge, Hopper, And Saxophonist Elton Dean. Most Of The Material Comes From Their Second And Third Albums, And Wyatt, Disappointingly, Barely Sings At All. These Versions Aren't Much Different From The Ones Found On The Official Releases, Though They're Perhaps A Bit More Spontaneous, So This Is Primarily Recommended For Hardcore Fans.” All Music Guide – Richie Unterberger. more
	Live At The Proms 1970 Used - LP - RECK 5 1988 Original. LP Appears Virtually Unplayed. “Initially Recorded For The BBC In August 1970, This Is A Good Document Of The Group In Concert Shortly After The Release Of Third, Stripped Down To The Quartet Of Wyatt, Ratledge, Hopper, And Saxophonist Elton Dean. Most Of The Material Comes From Their Second And Third Albums, And Wyatt, Disappointingly, Barely Sings At All. These Versions Aren't Much Different From The Ones Found On The Official Releases, Though They're Perhaps A Bit More Spontaneous, So This Is Primarily Recommended For Hardcore Fans.” - Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide. more
	Seven Used - LP - KC 32716 1974 Original With Promotional Radio Station Timing Strip On Cover. 1A/1A Stampers. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	Six Used - LP - 68214 1973 UK 2LP Orange Label Gatefold Original. A1/B1/A1/B1 Stampers. Both LPs Appear Glossy, Unplayed. Barely Visible JEM Sticker Residue On Back Cover. more
	Soft Machine New - LP - CPLP 4500 Sealed 1968 Second Issue. Tiny Drill-Hole. more
	Soft Machine New - LP - CPLP 4500 Sealed 1968 Stereo Original In Heavy-Duty, Die-Cut Gatefold With Working Pinwheel Cover, Tiny COH. “A Wild, Freewheeling, And Ultimately Successful Attempt To Merge Psychedelia With Jazz-Rock, Soft Machine's Debut Ranges Between Lovingly Performed Oblique Pop Songs And Deranged Ensemble Playing From Drummer/Vocalist Robert Wyatt And Organist Mike Ratledge. With Only One Real Break (At The End Of Side One), The Songs Merge Into Each Other -- Not Always Smoothly, But Always With A Sense Of Flair That Rescues Any Potential Miscues. Wyatt Takes Most Of The Vocals, And Proves Himself A Surprisingly Evocative Singer Despite His Lack Of Range. Like Pink Floyd's The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, Volume One Was One Of The Few Over-Ambitious Records Of The Psychedelic Era That Actually Delivered On All Its Incredible Promise.” John Bush, All Music Guide. more
	Soft Machine Used - LP - CPLP 4500 Stunning 1968 Stereo Original Housed In A Heavy-Duty, Die-Cut Gatefold With Working Pinwheel Cover, Tiny COH. Shrink Wrap Intact. LP Appears Unplayed. “A Wild, Freewheeling, And Ultimately Successful Attempt To Merge Psychedelia With Jazz-Rock, Soft Machine's Debut Ranges Between Lovingly Performed Oblique Pop Songs And Deranged Ensemble Playing From Drummer/Vocalist Robert Wyatt And Organist Mike Ratledge. With Only One Real Break (At The End Of Side One), The Songs Merge Into Each Other -- Not Always Smoothly, But Always With A Sense Of Flair That Rescues Any Potential Miscues. Wyatt Takes Most Of The Vocals, And Proves Himself A Surprisingly Evocative Singer Despite His Lack Of Range. Like Pink Floyd's The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, Volume One Was One Of The Few Over-Ambitious Records Of The Psychedelic Era That Actually Delivered On All Its Incredible Promise.” John Bush, All Music Guide. more
	Soft Machine New - LP - LP 5341 Sealed 2010 180gm Gatefold Reissue. Mastered From The Original UK Tapes. more
	Soft Machine New - LP - B0013693 Sealed 2010 Gatefold Stereo Reissue Of CPLP 4500. more
	Soft Machine Used - LP - CPLP 4500 Beautiful 1968 Stereo Original Housed In A Heavy-Duty, Die-Cut Gatefold With Working Pinwheel Cover. Shrink Wrap Intact. LP Appears Unplayed. “A Wild, Freewheeling, And Ultimately Successful Attempt To Merge Psychedelia With Jazz-Rock, Soft Machine's Debut Ranges Between Lovingly Performed Oblique Pop Songs And Deranged Ensemble Playing From Drummer/Vocalist Robert Wyatt And Organist Mike Ratledge. With Only One Real Break (At The End Of Side One), The Songs Merge Into Each Other -- Not Always Smoothly, But Always With A Sense Of Flair That Rescues Any Potential Miscues. Wyatt Takes Most Of The Vocals, And Proves Himself A Surprisingly Evocative Singer Despite His Lack Of Range. Like Pink Floyd's The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, Volume One Was One Of The Few Over-Ambitious Records Of The Psychedelic Era That Actually Delivered On All Its Incredible Promise.” John Bush, All Music Guide. more
	Soft Machine Six New - LP - KG 32260 Sealed 1973 2LP Set Housed In A Gatefold Jacket. Promotional / Demo Sticker On Rear Jacket. Upper Right Shrink Wrap Is Torn And Corner Is Very Slightly Rubbed. more
	Soft Machine Six Used - LP - KG 32260 1973 US 2LP Gatefold Original; Deadwax Indicates This Is A Santa Maria Pressing. Nice VG+ Copy, Light Ring Wear. Side A & B Is A Live Album, Recorded At Brighton Dome & Guildford Civic Hall IN Ocotber & November Of 1972. Side C & D Is A Studio LP, With Tracks Recorded At Advision Studios & CBS Studios In London. more
	Soft Machine Volume Two New - LP - CPLP 4505 Sealed 1969 Gatefold Original. See Stephen Mejias' Review Of This Great Album In April 2011 Stereophile. more
	Softs Used - LP - SHSP 4056 1976 UK Laminated Jacket Original. Appears Glossy, Unplayed. more
	The Soft Machine New Import - UIJY-9012 New, Unplayed 2007 Limited Edition 200gm Japanese Reissue Housed In A Killer Double Die-Cut Gimmick Cover With Working Pinwheel And Obi. Came Sealed In A Re-Sealable Outer Sleeve. “A Wild, Freewheeling, And Ultimately Successful Attempt To Merge Psychedelia With Jazz-Rock, Soft Machine's Debut Ranges Between Lovingly Performed Oblique Pop Songs And Deranged Ensemble Playing From Drummer/Vocalist Robert Wyatt, Bassist Kevin Ayers And Organist Mike Ratledge. With Only One Real Break (At The End Of Side One), The Songs Merge Into Each Other -- Not Always Smoothly, But Always With A Sense Of Flair That Rescues Any Potential Miscues. Wyatt Takes Most Of The Vocals, And Proves Himself A Surprisingly Evocative Singer Despite His Lack Of Range. Like Pink Floyd's The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, Vol. 1 Was One Of The Few Over-Ambitious Records Of The Psychedelic Era That Actually Delivered On All Its Incredible Promise.” John Bush, All Music Guide. more
	The Soft Machine Used Import - UIJY-9012 2007 Limited Edition 200gm Japanese Reissue Housed In A Killer Double Die-Cut Gimmick Cover With Working Pinwheel And Obi. Came Sealed In A Re-Sealable Outer Sleeve. NNM. “A Wild, Freewheeling, And Ultimately Successful Attempt To Merge Psychedelia With Jazz-Rock, Soft Machine's Debut Ranges Between Lovingly Performed Oblique Pop Songs And Deranged Ensemble Playing From Drummer/Vocalist Robert Wyatt, Bassist Kevin Ayers And Organist Mike Ratledge. With Only One Real Break (At The End Of Side One), The Songs Merge Into Each Other -- Not Always Smoothly, But Always With A Sense Of Flair That Rescues Any Potential Miscues. Wyatt Takes Most Of The Vocals, And Proves Himself A Surprisingly Evocative Singer Despite His Lack Of Range. Like Pink Floyd's The Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, Vol. 1 Was One Of The Few Over-Ambitious Records Of The Psychedelic Era That Actually Delivered On All Its Incredible Promise.” John Bush, All Music Guide. more
	Third New Import - 66246 Rare sealed 1970 UK 2LP in gatefold. Soft Machine's "Third" is a truly groundbreaking and genre-defying record that showcases the band's incredible musicianship and boundary-pushing approach to jazz fusion. Released in 1970, this album is often cited as a seminal work in the Canterbury scene, a movement that fused jazz, progressive rock, and psychedelia in a totally unique way. At its core, "Third" is a double album that features four extended suites that weave together different styles and moods. From the soaring, frenetic energy of "Facelift" to the haunting beauty of "Moon in June," this record takes listeners on a journey that is equal parts thrilling and introspective. What sets "Third" apart from other records of its time is the way that it seamlessly blends together different musical influences. The band's virtuosic musicianship is on full display, with intricate interplay between the saxophone, organ, and drums creating an immersive and hypnotic sound. Overall, Soft Machine's "Third" was in big part a flint to the avant-garde and jazz fusion fire that was budding in the late 60's. Its impact and inspiration cannot be overstated. more
	Third Used - LP - G 30339 1970 2LP Gatefold Original. LP Appears Glossy. Light Discolor On Top Corner. This Milestone Album Dove Deeper Into Jazz And Contemporary Electronic Music Benchmarking It As Major Influence For Many Artist. more
	Triple Echo New - LP - SHTW 800 First Copy We Have Come Across Of This Sealed UK 3LP Box Set With Union Jacket Sticker And Promotional Sticker On Shrink Wrap. Includes 12 True Mono Tracks From The 1966-1977 Period Plus 23 Stereo Cuts. An Exellent History Of The Machine During Its First Eight Years From English R'n'B Band To English Whimsy And Psychedelica, To Proto-Jazz Rock To The Leading European Jazz Fusion Group Before Disappearing Up Their Own Version Of Terry Riley Inspired Minimalism. more
	Triple Echo Used - LP - SHTW 800 1977 UK Laminated Jacket 3LP Set With Custom Inner Sleeves And 8 Page Colour Booklet. The Flimsy, Laminated Outer Envelope-Style Jacket Is Close To Perfect (Best Copy We Have Ever Seen) With Tiny Cut Out Hole (Importers Placed Scotch Tape Across Envelope Style Spines To Prevent Customers Opening The Package. All Three LPs Appear New, Unplayed (With Thin Plastic Film Around Spindle Holes). Includes 12 True Mono Tracks From The 1966-1977 Period Plus 23 Stereo Cuts. An Excellent History Of The Machine During Its First Eight Years From English R'n'B Band To English Whimsy And Psychedelica, To Proto-Jazz Rock To The Leading European Jazz Fusion Group Before Disappearing Up Their Own Version Of Terry Riley Inspired Minimalism. more
	Triple Echo New - LP - SHTW 800 Sealed 1977 UK 3LP Set Housed In A Laminated Slip-Cover With Custom Inner Sleeves And 8 Page Colour Booklet. The Laminated, Outer Envelope-Style Jacket Has A Small Cut-Out Hole And A Piece Of The Shrink Wrap Has Been Removed Across The Top With Resultant Light Wear To The Delicate Jacket. Includes 12 True Mono Tracks From The 1966-1977 Period Plus 23 Stereo Cuts. An Excellent History Of The Machine During Its First Eight Years From English R'n'B Band To English Whimsy And Psychedelica, To Proto-Jazz Rock To The Leading European Jazz Fusion Group Before Disappearing Up Their Own Version Of Terry Riley Inspired Minimalism. more
	Triple Echo Used - LP - SHTW 800 1977 UK 3LP Laminated Envelope Style Box Set With Three Custom Card Inner Sleeves And Illustrated Booklet. Cover Has Some Signs Of Wear. LP's Have Some Surface, Hence Price. Includes 12 True Mono Tracks From The 1966-1977 Period Plus 23 Stereo Cuts. An Excellent History Of The Machine During Its First Eight Years From English R'n'B Band To English Whimsy And Psychedelica, To Proto-Jazz Rock To The Leading European Jazz Fusion Group Before Disappearing Up Their Own Version Of Terry Riley Inspired Minimalism. more
	Volume II Used - LP - CPLP 4505 S Rare Black Label Gatefold. Vinyl In NM condition. Cover Shows Signs Of Wear. We Wouldn't Normally Sell A Record With This Wear But It's A Very Sought-after Pressing And It Sounds Killer. more
	Volume Two Used - LP - SPB 1002 Stunning Archival Quality 1969 Pink Label Stereo Original Housed In A Laminated Flip-Back Jacket. more
	Volume Two New - LP - LP 5342 Sealed 2010 Reissue Mastered From The Original UK Tapes. more

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