Superb debut release by UK Prog/Psych band Paladin on the newly formed Island subsidiary `Bronze Records` in 1971, simply called `Paladin` (ILPS 9150). It came in a lovely Black & Textured Hessian `E.J.Day` gatefold sleeve with the group’s name embossed in silver on the front. With the distinctive Bronze evolution designed label it is easy to identify a 1st UK Pressing, but so hard to find the sleeve in mint condition due to its fragile nature, so mint copies fetch good prices, one sold in 2018 for £228. Nice copies therefore are sure to rise in value and the music is pretty cool too!
Why not subscribe as I post rarities regularly
Side 1
1. Bad Times
2. Carry Me Home
3. Dance Of The Cobra
Side 2
4. Third World
5. Fill Up Your Heart
6. Flying High
7. The Fakir
PALADIN were formed in 1970 by drummer Keith Webb and keyboard player Pete Soley. Having toured with the ROLLING STONES, they decided the time was right to unleash their own creativity. Ex \"WORLD OF OZ\" bassist Peter Beckett, GLASS MENAGERIE/GRISBY DYKE keyboard player Lou Stonebridge, and GRISBY DYKE guitarist Derek Floey were brought in to complete the line up.
Initially, the band's influences were jazz, Latin, soul, blues, afro-Cuban, the dual keyboards creating a unique sound. They list their early fans as including Jon ANDERSON (YES). After building a credible live reputation, the band signed for Gerry Bron's Bronze label, and recorded their first album \"live\" in the studio. The album includes early examples of World and Rap (!), but failed to make much of an impression, and consequently is now very rare and collectable in vinyl format.
