Nirvana - The Story Of Simon Simopath (1968 UK/London, Bell) | Psych Pop Vinyl Rip

Here’s my copy of The Story Of Simon Simopath by Nirvana, released in 1968 on Bell Records. The band was based in London, England, and this was their debut LP. This one’s a fascinating early concept album - telling the story of a lonely dreamer named Simon Simopath who wishes for wings to escape his mundane world. It’s part baroque pop, part psychedelic fantasy, and part strange British fairy tale. The melodies are lush, with orchestral flourishes, layered harmonies, and that unmistakable late-60s optimism tinged with melancholy. It’s Beatles-esque in spirit but far more theatrical. You can hear why this record has become a cult favorite among psych-pop collectors. Ripped from my US mono promo copy. Standout tracks for me: Pentecost Hotel, Wings of Love, and Lonely Boy. Similar artists: The Zombies, The Pretty Things (S.F. Sorrow), The Beatles (Sgt. Pepper’s era), Kaleidoscope (UK), and The Idle Race. 📷 More vinyl on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinyl_piper/ 🎧 Full Vinyl Rips playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLj0yF7-9YQ9pEOi1yCUyAZikNmWVdz8Hn Timestamps 00:00 Wings of Love 03:15 Lonely Boy 05:42 We Can Help You 07:45 Satellite Jockey 10:18 In the Courtyard of the Stars 12:48 You Are Just the One 14:52 Pentecost Hotel 18:00 I Never Had a Love Like This Before 20:45 Take This Hand 22:59 1999 #VinylRip #1968Vinyl #PsychPop #BaroquePop #NirvanaUK #TheStoryOfSimonSimopath #BellRecords #RareVinyl #VinylCommunity #VinylCollector #60sRock #LondonPsych #ObscurePsych #BritishPsych