VA - Vertigo Superheavy Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 [1971-1972] (2 x CDs)

VERTIGO

VA - Vertigo Superheavy Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 [1971-1972] (2 x CDs)

The Vertigo Superheavy Vol. 1 and Vol. 2 compilations are emblematic of an era where creativity and boundary-pushing defined the music industry. Released in the early 1970s by the Vertigo label, these sets showcase a pioneering blend of progressive rock, heavy metal, and experimental sounds. Vertigo, known for its iconic "swirl" logo and impressive roster of artists, curated these albums to highlight the best and boldest in their catalog, making them a time capsule of musical innovation.

Volume 1, released in 1971, featured artists like Black Sabbath, Jade Warrior, and Warhorse, embodying the heavier, darker side of rock. Its Peruvian release added a unique touch, with its laminated black-and-white covers and Spanish-translated song titles, further increasing its allure for collectors.

Volume 2, arriving in 1972, continued the journey with contributions from bands like Colosseum and Atlantis. This compilation Also a Peruvian release, reinforced Vertigo's dedication to high-quality and genre-defining music. 

Together, these albums offered listeners an eclectic mix of melodies and rhythms, drawing in fans from across the globe. These sets are now treasures in the music collector's world, celebrated not just for their content but for representing an era of bold experimentation. They remain a testament to Vertigo's enduring legacy in the progressive and heavy rock genres. (B)

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Vol. 1

01 Ronno - Poder De La Oscuridad (Powers of Darkness) 3:34

02 Black Sabbath - El Mago (The Wizard) 4:21

03 Still Life - No Vayas (Don't Go) 4:37

04 Beggars Opera - Sarabande 3:21

05 Warhorse - San Luis (St. Louis) 3:41

06 Jade Warrior - Un Dia Prenormal En Brighton (A Prenormal Day at Brighton) 2:41

07 Black Sabbath - Tras El Muro del Sueño (Behind the Wall of Sleep - N.I.B.) 9:44

08 Still Life - Canción De Amor No. 6 (Love Song No. 6) 6:37

09 Warhorse - Sin Oportunidad (No Chance) 6:21

Vol. 2

01 Black Sabbath - Hombre De Hierro (Iron Man) 5:56

02 Beggars Opera - Piensa (Think) 4:25

03 Gravy Train - Puede Escucharme Alguien (Can Anybody Hear Me) 2:57

04 Ronno - La Cuarta Hora De Mi Sueño (4th Hour of My Sleep) 2:53

05 Freedom - Pequeña Señorita Louise (Miss Little Louise) 3:13

06 Black Sabbath - Sucios Guerreros (War Pigs) 7:58

07 Gravy Train - Empresa (Enterprise) 6:18

08 Warhorse - De Regresso a Tiempo (Back in Time) 7:49

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Music weaves itself into the fabric of our emotions, dances through the corridors of memory, and whispers to the soul of who we are. Sharing these stories deepens the connection, turning the experience into something timeless and profound.

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VA - The Vertigo Annual 1970 [1970]

VERTIGO

VA - The Vertigo Annual 1970 [1970]

The "Vertigo Annual 1970" is a noteworthy compilation released by Vertigo Records in January 1971, capturing the vibrant underground music scene of early 1970s Britain. This double LP features an eclectic mix of genres, including blues rock, hard rock, progressive rock, and jazz, showcasing a broad spectrum of talent.

The album opens with Colosseum's "Elegy," a powerful track that sets the tone for the rest of the compilation. Juicy Lucy's "Mississippi Woman" and Black Sabbath's "Behind the Wall of Sleep" add depth and variety, highlighting the album's diverse musical styles. Rod Stewart's "Handbags and Gladrags" and Uriah Heep's "Gypsy" further enrich the listening experience with their distinctive sounds. Other standout tracks include Affinity's "Three Sisters," Cressida's "To Play Your Little Game," and Nucleus's "Elastic Rock," each showcasing the unique talents of the artists involved. The album's packaging, with its gatefold cover and large poster, adds to its collectible appeal.

"The Vertigo Annual 1970" reflects the creativity and innovation of the early 1970s music scene. The album's diverse tracklist offers something for everyone, making it an essential addition to any collection of classic rock and progressive music. (B)

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01 Colosseum - Elegy 3:10

02 Rod Stewart - Handbags and Gladrags 4:25

03 Jimmy Campbell - Half Baked 4:42

04 May Blitz - I Don't Know 4:50

05 Juicy Lucy - Mississippi Woman 3:49

06 Faifield Parlour - In My Box 1:59

07 Magna Carta - Going My Way (Road Song) 2:55

08 Affinity - Three Sisters 5:00

09 Black Sabbath - Behind the Wall of Sleep 3:41

10 Gracious - Introduction 5:55

11 Cressida - To Play Your Little Games 3:21

12 Nucleus - Elastic Rock 4:05

13 Manfred Mann (Chapter Three) - One Way Glass 3:35

14 Bob Downes - No Time Like the Present 3:04

15 Dr. Strangely Strange - Summer Breeze 3:41

16 Uriah Heep - Gypsy 6:57

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VA - The Vertigo Trip [1971]

VERTIGO

VA - The Vertigo Trip [1971]

"The Vertigo Trip" is a compelling compilation album released by Vertigo Records, capturing the essence of early 70s British underground and progressive rock. The album features an eclectic mix of genres, including blues rock, hard rock, prog rock, and psychedelic rock, showcasing a diverse range of artists and their innovative sounds.

Notable tracks such as "St. Louis" by Warhorse and "After Forever" by Black Sabbath highlight the hard-hitting rock element, while songs like "Funny Ways" by Gentle Giant and "This Is What Happens" by Keith Tippett Group demonstrate the album's progressive and experimental nature. The inclusion of diverse acts such as Magna Carta, Gravy Train, and Catapilla further enriches the listening experience, offering a variety of musical styles and influences.

"The Vertigo Trip" serves to represent the era's vibrant and exploratory musical landscape. This double LP, complete with a gatefold cover and a large poster, is a must-have for fans of classic rock and progressive music enthusiasts.

A now very rare sampler released by Vertigo during the early 'swirl' years, this compilation showcases an excellent selection of British underground acts. (B)

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01 Warhorse - St. Louis 3:47

02 Legend - Hole in My Pocket 2:07

03 Magna Carta - Time for the Leaving 3:54

04 Nucleus - We'll Talk About it Later 6:16

05 Ian Matthews - Reno Nevada 4:46

06 May Blitz - High Beech 5:00

07 Clear Blue Sky - Birdcatcher 4:15

08 Daddy Longlegs - Gambling Man 2:44

09 Graham Bond - My Archangel 4:09

10 Black Sabbath - After Forever 5:17

11 Gravy Train - The New One 5:11

12 Beggar's Opera - Memory 3:59

13 Patto - Hold Me Back 4:46

14 Gentle Giant - Funny Ways 4:21

15 Catapilla - Promises 5:43

16 Keith Tippett Group - This is What Happens 4:58

17 Nirvana - Home (Salutation) 6:09

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Today's links: VERTIGO Albums    Part 28 (271 - 280)

“… it was clear that nobody was expecting anything like this. Many wouldn’t have heard any prog rock before or had only heard the kind of prog that gave the genre a bad name. This was a performance to convert the sceptics.” Bob Leiser.

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Vertigo Records is a record company that originated in the United Kingdom. It was a subsidiary of the Philips/Phonogram record label, launched in 1969 to specialise in progressive rock and other non-mainstream musical styles. Today it is operated by Universal Music Germany, and the UK catalogue was folded into Mercury Records, which was absorbed in 2013 by Virgin EMI Records, which was renamed back to EMI Records in June 2020.

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Today's links: VERTIGO Albums    Part 27 (261 - 270)

“… it was clear that nobody was expecting anything like this. Many wouldn’t have heard any prog rock before or had only heard the kind of prog that gave the genre a bad name. This was a performance to convert the sceptics.” Bob Leiser

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Vertigo Records is a record company that originated in the United Kingdom. It was a subsidiary of the Philips/Phonogram record label, launched in 1969 to specialise in progressive rock and other non-mainstream musical styles. Today it is operated by Universal Music Germany, and the UK catalogue was folded into Mercury Records, which was absorbed in 2013 by Virgin EMI Records, which was renamed back to EMI Records in June 2020.

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VA - Time Machine A Vertigo Retrospective [2005] CD1 + CD2 + CD3

VERTIGO RETROSPECTIVE

Previously posted May 11, 2019

VA - Time Machine A Vertigo Retrospective [2005] CD1 + CD2 + CD3

Whoever signed bands for Vertigo back in the late 60s and early 70s had incredible discretion and good taste. Colloseum, Atlantis, Cresseda, and Yes, even the mighty Sabbath made some fantastically advanced music, sampled on Time Machine.

This boxset really is a Time Machine: No Demographics, no labels, no test-marketing, no boundaries. Rock, Jazz, Classical and Blues are all molded by each band on this set, but in ways very unique to each band. The idea in music then was to outdo the other bands, but by doing something very different, and doing it very well. You will never mistake one band or another here. You will also find very little self-indulgence or meandering in any of this music. This music is "prog" defined by jazz and blues, not quasi-classical jazz.

Time Machine is a fascinating look at an equally fascinating time in music, containing 41 tracks from the first golden age of the Vertigo label including rare and classic tracks from the likes of Aphrodite's Child, Black Sabbath, Colosseum, Gentle Giant, Jade Warrior and the Sensational Alex Harvey Band.  Whether you are a fan of Psychedelia or Prog Rock, there's something here to excite your senses.  A vital collection that rightfully takes its place next to other classic compilations like "Nuggets", "Atlantic Gold" or "Freakbeat Scene". (Amazon)

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CD1

01    Colosseum - The Kettle    :04:28
02    Juicy Lucy - Who Do You Love?    :03:03
03    Clear Blue Sky - My Heaven    :05:01
04    Manfred Mann's - Chapter Three    Travelling Lady    :05:51
05    Black Sabbath - Behind the Wall of Sleep    :03:41
06    Cressida - To Play Your Little Games    :03:22
07    Gracious - Introduction    :05:56
08    Affinity - Three Sisters    :04:59
09    Bob Downes - Walking On    :05:02
10    May Blitz - I Don't Know    :04:50
11    Nucleus - Torrid Zone    :08:44
12    Rod Stewart - Handbags and Gladrags    :03:57
13    Gentle Giant - Nothing at All    :09:11
14    Ben - The Influence    :10:06

CD2

01    Dr. Z - Evil Woman's Manly Child    :04:48
02    Jade Warrior - Borne on the Solar Wind    :03:03
03    Patto - The Man    :06:16
04    Juicy Lucy - Thinking of My Life    :04:27
05    Jimmy Campbell - Half Baked    :04:43
06    May Blitz - For Madmen Only    :04:15
07    Tudor Lodge - The Lady's Changing Home    :04:37
08    Beggars Opera - Time Machine    :08:08
09    Colosseum - Bring Out Your Dead    :04:19
10    Warhorse - Mouthpiece    :08:45
11    Uriah Heep - Lady in Black    :04:44
12    Freedom & Whiskey - Through the Years    :04:25
13    Sensational Alex Harvey Band - Midnight Moses    :04:27
14    Magna Carta - Lord of the Ages    :10:03

CD3

01    Atlantis - Living at the End of Times    :09:08
02    Ramases - Life Child    :06:38
03    Beggars Opera - MacArthur Park    :08:23
04    Nucleus - Song for the Bearded Lady    :07:23
05    Gentle Giant - Pantagruel's Nativity    :06:52
06    Gravy Train - (A Ballad Of) A Peaceful Man    :07:13
07    Ronno - Powers of Darkness    :03:34
08    Status Quo - Paper Plane    :02:54
09    Ian Matthews - Little Known    :02:56
10    Vangelis Papathanassiou - Let It Happen    :04:15
11    Jade Warrior - Mwenga Sketch    :08:37
12    Aphrodite's Child - The Four Horsemen    :05:56
13    Black Sabbath - Spiral Architect    :05:31

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Today's links: VERTIGO Albums    Part 26 (251 - 260)

“… it was clear that nobody was expecting anything like this. Many wouldn’t have heard any prog rock before or had only heard the kind of prog that gave the genre a bad name. This was a performance to convert the sceptics.” Bob Leiser

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Vertigo Records is a record company that originated in the United Kingdom. It was a subsidiary of the Philips/Phonogram record label, launched in 1969 to specialize in progressive rock and other non-mainstream musical styles. Today it is operated by Universal Music Germany, and the UK catalogue was folded into Mercury Records, which was absorbed in 2013 by Virgin EMI Records, which was renamed back to EMI Records in June 2020.

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Today's links: VERTIGO Albums    Part 25 (241 - 250)

“… it was clear that nobody was expecting anything like this. Many wouldn’t have heard any prog rock before or had only heard the kind of prog that gave the genre a bad name. This was a performance to convert the sceptics.” Bob Leiser

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Vertigo Records is a record company that originated in the United Kingdom. It was a subsidiary of the Philips/Phonogram record label, launched in 1969 to specialize in progressive rock and other non-mainstream musical styles. Today it is operated by Universal Music Germany, and the UK catalogue was folded into Mercury Records, which was absorbed in 2013 by Virgin EMI Records, which was renamed back to EMI Records in June 2020.

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Today's links: VERTIGO Albums    Part 24 (231 - 240)

“… it was clear that nobody was expecting anything like this. Many wouldn’t have heard any prog rock before, or had only heard the kind of prog that gave the genre a bad name. This was a performance to convert the sceptics.” Bob Leiser

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Vertigo Records is a record company that originated in the United Kingdom. It was a subsidiary of the Philips/Phonogram record label, launched in 1969 to specialize in progressive rock and other non-mainstream musical styles. Today it is operated by Universal Music Germany, and the UK catalogue was folded into Mercury Records, which was absorbed in 2013 by Virgin EMI Records, which was renamed back to EMI Records in June 2020.

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Today's links: VERTIGO Albums    Part 23 (221 - 230)

“… it was clear that nobody was expecting anything like this. Many wouldn’t have heard any prog rock before or had only heard the kind of prog that gave the genre a bad name. This was a performance to convert the sceptics.” Bob Leiser

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Vertigo Records is a record company that originated in the United Kingdom. It was a subsidiary of the Philips/Phonogram record label, launched in 1969 to specialise in progressive rock and other non-mainstream musical styles. Today it is operated by Universal Music Germany, and the UK catalogue was folded into Mercury Records, which was absorbed in 2013 by Virgin EMI Records, which was renamed back to EMI Records in June 2020.

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Today's links: VERTIGO Albums    Part 22  (211 - 220)

“… it was clear that nobody was expecting anything like this. Many wouldn’t have heard any prog rock before, or had only heard the kind of prog that gave the genre a bad name. This was a performance to convert the sceptics.” Bob Leiser

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Vertigo Records is a record company that originated in the United Kingdom. It was a subsidiary of the Philips/Phonogram record label, launched in 1969 to specialise in progressive rock and other non-mainstream musical styles. Today it is operated by Universal Music Germany, and the UK catalogue was folded into Mercury Records, which was absorbed in 2013 by Virgin EMI Records, which was renamed back to EMI Records in June 2020.

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Today's links: VERTIGO Albums    Part 21 (201 - 210)

“… it was clear that nobody was expecting anything like this. Many wouldn’t have heard any prog rock before or had only heard the kind of prog that gave the genre a bad name. This was a performance to convert the sceptics.” ...Bob Leiser

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Vertigo Records is a record company that originated in the United Kingdom. It was a subsidiary of the Philips/Phonogram record label, launched in 1969 to specialise in progressive rock and other non-mainstream musical styles. Today it is operated by Universal Music Germany, and the UK catalogue was folded into Mercury Records, which was absorbed in 2013 by Virgin EMI Records, which was renamed back to EMI Records in June 2020.

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Today's links: VERTIGO Albums    Part 20 (191 - 200)

"I went to Morocco, joined a band called Pegasus, ran out of money, went to Gibraltar and worked on the docks, writing songs about the sun and the morning and the birds."    ...Graham Parker

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Vertigo Records is a record company that originated in the United Kingdom. It was a subsidiary of the Philips/Phonogram record label, launched in 1969 to specialise in progressive rock and other non-mainstream musical styles. Today it is operated by Universal Music Germany, and the UK catalogue was folded into Mercury Records, which was absorbed in 2013 by Virgin EMI Records, which was renamed back to EMI Records in June 2020.

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Today's links: VERTIGO Albums    Part 19 (181 - 190)

“… it was clear that nobody was expecting anything like this. Many wouldn’t have heard any prog rock before, or had only heard the kind of prog that gave the genre a bad name. This was a performance to convert the sceptics.” Bob Leiser

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Vertigo Records is a record company that originated in the United Kingdom. It was a subsidiary of the Philips/Phonogram record label, launched in 1969 to specialise in progressive rock and other non-mainstream musical styles. Today it is operated by Universal Music Germany, and the UK catalogue was folded into Mercury Records, which was absorbed in 2013 by Virgin EMI Records, which was renamed back to EMI Records in June 2020.

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Today's links: VERTIGO Albums    Part 18 (171 - 180)

“… it was clear that nobody was expecting anything like this. Many wouldn’t have heard any prog rock before or had only heard the kind of prog that gave the genre a bad name. This was a performance to convert the sceptics.” Bob Leiser

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Vertigo Records is a record company that originated in the United Kingdom. It was a subsidiary of the Philips/Phonogram record label, launched in 1969 to specialise in progressive rock and other non-mainstream musical styles. Today it is operated by Universal Music Germany, and the UK catalogue was folded into Mercury Records, which was absorbed in 2013 by Virgin EMI Records, which was renamed back to EMI Records in June 2020.

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Today's links: VERTIGO Albums    Part 17 (161 - 170)

“… it was clear that nobody was expecting anything like this. Many wouldn’t have heard any prog rock before or had only heard the kind of prog that gave the genre a bad name. This was a performance to convert the sceptics.” Bob Leiser

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Vertigo Records is a record company that originated in the United Kingdom. It was a subsidiary of the Philips/Phonogram record label, launched in 1969 to specialize in progressive rock and other non-mainstream musical styles. Today it is operated by Universal Music Germany, and the UK catalogue was folded into Mercury Records, which was absorbed in 2013 by Virgin EMI Records, which was renamed back to EMI Records in June 2020.

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