Rick Wakeman - The Six Wives Of Henry VIII (LP, Album, Gat) (Very Good Plus (VG+))

Media Condition:  Very Good Plus (VG+)
Sleeve Condition: Very Good (VG)
Country:    UK  
Released:  1973
Genre:       Rock
Style:         Prog Rock, Classical, Symphonic Rock

Comments:
Play tested in full, light markings visible under light side 1 does not effect sound, clean labels, Gatefold Cover is accurately graded, light arc scuffs, owner's name in biro on front otherwise VG+, clean spine, a solid copy that will not disappoint, Posted tracked worldwide in professional mailer, buy with confidence from a trusted UK seller, see our extensive Yes, Wakeman and Solo listings and save on postage
 

Notes:

Matte gatefold cover.

A2 reads "Anne Of Cleves" on cover, but "Ann Of Cleaves" on label.

Recorded between February and October, 1972.
All songs published by Rondor Music.

℗ 1973

Sleeve printed and made in England

Vinyl appears to be translucent red when held against strong light.

The inner runout groove on Side B has a continuation from 'Catherine Parr' and loops until user input.

Instruments:
Custom built Hammond C-3 Organ, RMI Electric Piano & Harpsichord, 2 x Mini-Moog Synthesizer, Mellotron 400-D (Brass/Strings/Flutes), Mellotron 400-D (Vocals/Sound Effects/Vibes), Steinway 9’ Grand Piano, Frequency Counter, Custom Mixer.

In addition to the above instruments a Thomas Goff Harpsichord and ARP Synthesizer were used. All sounds put through two Stereo Leslies, Fender Duel Showman Amp & two JBL Cabinets. Also used a custom built Oscillator, Fuzz & Wahwah Pedal and Binson Echo Unit. The organ on ‘Jane Seymour’ was recorded at St. Giles, Cripplegate.

‘Catherine Of Aragon’ was engineered and mixed at Trident Studios, London. ‘Anne Boleyn’ was engineered at Morgan Studios, London, and mixed at Trident Studios. All the remaining tracks were engineered and mixed at Morgan Studios.

All titles written and arranged by Rick Wakeman, except for the Hymn at the end of ‘Anne Boylen’ which is 'The Day Thou Gavest Lord Hath Ended' (E.J. Hopkins, arr. Rick Wakeman).

This album is based around my interpretations of the musical characteristics of the wives of Henry VIII. Although the style may not always be in keeping with their individual history, it is my personal conception of their characters in relations to keyboard instruments. - Rick.

Runouts are etched.
This appendix can be found additionally on side B runout: TROG, NORMO, FLANNEL, N ' KRAPCAKE

A1. Catherine Of Aragon 3:41
A2. Anne Of Cleves 7:50
A3. Catherine Howard 6:35
B1. Jane Seymour 4:44
B2. Anne Boleyn 'The Day Thou Gavest Lord Hath Ended' 6:30
B3. Catherine Parr 7:03

Barcode and Other Identifiers:

Matrix / Runout AMLH 64361-A
Matrix / Runout AMLH 64361-B
Matrix / Runout AMLH 64361 - A1 S1
Matrix / Runout AMLH 64361 - B1 S2
Matrix / Runout AMLH 64361 - A1 S1 N 1 (looks like RN or PN etched )
Matrix / Runout AMLH 64361 - B1 S2 (looks like RN or PN etched )
Matrix / Runout AMLH 64361 - A1 S1
Matrix / Runout AMLH 64361 - B1 X
Matrix / Runout AMLH 64361 - A1 S1 PN N 1
Matrix / Runout AMLH 64361 - B1 S2 PN AK 1
Matrix / Runout AMLH 64361 - A1 1 W PN S1
Matrix / Runout AMLH 64361 - B1 1 V S2 PN

Record Company A&M Records Ltd.
Engineered At Trident Studios
Mixed At Trident Studios
Engineered At Morgan Studios
Mixed At Morgan Studios
Pressed By Tranco Limited
Printed By MacNeill Press Ltd.
Made By MacNeill Press Ltd.
Published By Rondor Music
Distributed By Pye Records (Sales) Ltd.

Rock, Prog

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