Genesis Nursery Cryme 2LP 45rpm 180 Gram Vinyl Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Series 2024 USA

Title: Nursery Cryme
Catalog Number: APA 026-45
Label: Charisma
Reissued by: Analogue Productions
Barcode: 753088752674
Original release year: 1971
Reissue year: 2024
Number of discs: 2
Revolutions per minute: 45 rpm
Disc size: 12"
Vinyl Weight Grade: 180gr
Total Item Weight: 747gr
Pressing country: USA
For Market Release in: USA
Added to catalog on: December 6, 2024
Collection: Atlantic 75 Audiophile Series
Note: Never eligible for any further discounts
Vinyl Gourmet Club: No
Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Audiophile Series created in honor of the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records. This is not just a product but an experience, a curated collection of 75 premium titles from the historic Atlantic Records' vault. Each title is a testimony to the golden era of music, capturing the essence of some of the greatest artists ever known.
- Analogue Productions Atlantic 75 Audiophile Series
- 2LP 180 Gram Audiophile Vinyl
- Cut at 45rpm for the absolut best sound quality!
- Cut by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
- Mastered directly from the original master tape
- Pressed at Quality Record Pressings, QRP USA
- Tip-On Old Style Gatefold Cover by Stoughton Printing
Analogue Productions (Atlantic 75 Series), Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of Atlantic Records!
First Genesis album to feature drummer/vocalist Phil Collins!
180-gram 45 RPM double LP
Mastered directly from the original master tape by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering
Pressed at Quality Record Pressings
Tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket with textured stock by Stoughton Printing
Genesis' album Nursery Cryme, released in November 1971, marked a significant moment in the band's evolution and showcased the burgeoning talents of their new drummer and vocalist, Phil Collins, plus guitarist Steve Hackett.
Nursery Cryme saw the band take a more aggressive direction of some songs, with substantially improved drumming. The opening piece, "The Musical Box" combined the band's trademark mix of 12-string guitars with harsh electric guitars and keyboards. The song, a macabre fairy story set in Victorian Britain, became the inspiration for the album cover, and went on to be a live favorite.
This album played a pivotal role in establishing the band's progressive rock sound and laid the foundation for their future success.
Although Peter Gabriel remained the band's primary vocalist, Collins' distinctive voice began to shine through on tracks like "For Absent Friends" and "Harlequin." Collins' vocals added a new dimension to the band's sound, blending seamlessly with Gabriel's, and hinting at the vocal prowess that would later define his solo career. His emotive and versatile singing style contributed to the album's overall charm.
Nursery Cryme is regarded as a crucial stepping stone in Genesis' discography, and with time, became recognized as a progressive rock classic. The album received acclaim for its adventurous and intricate compositions, combining elements of folk, rock, and classical music. Genesis' signature storytelling lyrics, often filled with surreal and whimsical imagery, captivated listeners and added depth to the music.
Critics praised the band's musicianship, with particular attention to the intricate guitar work of Steve Hackett and the melodic basslines of Mike Rutherford.
All the hallmarks of a top-notch Analogue Productions reissue are here for you to savor: Mastered directly from the original master tape by Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering and cut at 45 RPM. Pressed on 180-gram vinyl at Quality Record Pressings, and housed in a tip-on old style gatefold double pocket jacket with textured stock by Stoughton Printing.
"I really got a sense — MUCH bigger soundstage, especially some of the background vocals when Phil (Collins) comes in, a much richer, much broader sense of space. The instrumentation really opened up in moments where it needed to open up. ... This was allowing the music to shine, both the low and high end ... If I was to only have one (copy), right now, if I was buying vinyl, this is absolutely the one I would pick up, without question. It would serve me as my definitive version of this record." — Jason Gorber, That Shelf
"For Genesis fans, this 45 (RPM edition) is a revelation. It offers everything that's great about (the Classic Records 33 RPM), and retains the character of the original album that you hear in the U.K. pressing, but gives it space to breathe. And it enhances everything just enough where you've never heard the record sound this good. ... Everything about it is a win, again, for the Atlantic 75 Series." — Scott Wilson, The Pressing Matters
Track Listing:
1. The Musical Box
2. For Absent Friends
3. The Return Of The Giant Hogweed
4. Seven Stones
5. Harold The Barrel
6. Harlequin
7. The Fountain Of Salmacis
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