Format Details: Expanded Edition
Release Date: 28 July 2017
Label: Esoteric Recordings / Cherry Red
Packaging Type: Brilliant Case (Jewel Case size, Holds 2 CDs)
No of Units: 2
Barcode: 5013929469945
Genres: Rock Progressive Rock
Description
Esoteric Recordings are pleased to announce the release of a newly re-mastered and expanded edition of the classic 1969 album by COLOSSEUM, “Valentyne Suite�. Originally released in November 1969 housed in a striking sleeve designed by Marcus Keef, “Valentyne Suite� was the first release on the Progressive imprint VERTIGO and spent nine weeks on the UK album chart, peaking at number 15. The album featured the “classic� Colosseum line-up of Jon Hiseman (Drums), Dave Greenslade (Organ & Vibes), Dick Heckstall-Smith (Saxophones), James Litherland (Guitar, Vocals) & Tony Reeves (Bass). “Valentyne Suite� is arguably the finest album by the band, featuring such outstanding tracks as ‘The Kettle’ (with a distinctive riff later sampled by Fatboy Slim), ‘Elegy’ and ‘The Machine Demands a Sacrifice’ (with lyrics by Pete Brown). However the album’s focal point was the three part ‘Valentyne Suite’ which earned the band critical praise and is now regarded as a milestone in early Progressive Rock. This newly re-mastered and expanded reissue includes a bonus track of ‘Tell Me Now’ (recorded at Lansdowne studios in April 1969) and a bonus remastered CD of the US and Canadian album “THE GRASS IS GREENER�, released on the Dunhill label in 1970. The album featured some material featured on “Valentyne Suite�, albeit remixed and featuring new member Dave “Clem� Clempson (Guitar, Vocals).
Tracklisting
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Various Artists
Tko
Tim Hollier
The Spinners
The Residents
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
Various Artists
Colosseum
Colosseum
Colosseum
