GRANICUS 1973 USA £215 RCA LP Psych/Hard Rock Monster RARE!!

Here we have a self titled US copy of `Granicus` released in 1973 on RCA Victor (APL1-0321) it came in a single sleeve and was released on the distinctive RCA Orange/White coloured label (Dynoflex) the band split soon after due to lack of label support, collectors have now rediscovered this album which is why an original top USA copy sold for £215 in 2024 Why not subscribe as I post rarities regularly!! Side 1 1. You`re In America 0:00 2. Bad Talk 4:05 3. Twilight 6:55 4. Prayer 10:20 Side 2 1. Cleveland Ohio 21:27 2. Nightmare 24:56 3. When You`re Movin` 33:17 4. Paradise 36:37 Initially formed by guitarist Al Pinell and drummer Joe Battaglia, the group would practice in his home before moving to a Cleveland warehouse to develop what would be their first record. The group's music was highly influenced by popular bands of the time, including late-60s psychedelic rock artists such as Cream, The Jimi Hendrix Experience and Blue Cheer as well as early-70s hard rock giants, Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin. The band featured two guitars, with bass and drums, and were led by a signature vocal. Lead vocalist Woody Leffel had a high-ranged delivery very similar to Robert Plant, Ian Gillan and Geddy Lee. Formed in 1969 in Cleveland performing in LOCAL clubs and then playing before label bosses, the band were signed by RCA Records and released their debut album in the same year. The band later opened for such performers as Bob Seger, Cactus and Spirit to promote that first record. Soon after, though, the group disbanded, feeling unsupported by their label and being deserted by their manager. The group was known for their mix of heavy blues rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock and heavy metal. This video focuses on a rare vinyl record, identifying the original 1st rare pressing or the rarest version of the record, also the prices it sold for and features photos of labels and covers of the original record, subscribe to our channel if you love rare vinyl records #vinyl #collecting #records #rare #hardrock