THE PARLOUR BAND – Is A Friend? £700 (Full Album) Very Rare 1972 UK Deram LP Psych/Folk/Prog Rock

Here is a copy of `Is A Friend` by UK`s `The Parlour Band` on Deram SDL 10 (a subsidiary of Decca Records) 1972 on the red/white label, it hardly sold at all on release. This is the sort of band name/record sleeve you might easily just pass by when flicking through shelves of vinyl without realising its true value both musically and financially. The musicianship is of the highest quality and an original top copy sold in 2019 for £700 it was released in a laminated gatefold sleeve. Musically it reminded me at times of Yes with some serious Crosby, Stills & Nash style harmonies. In 1976 they regrouped as The O`Band and released one of my all time favourite songs `A Smile Is Diamond` on red 12” vinyl!! Why not subscribe as I post rarities regularly! Also check out my other past uploads Side 1 1. Forgotten Dreams 0:00 2. Pretty Haired Girl 2:42 3. Springs Sweet Comfort 10:45 4. Early Morning Eyes 14:38 5. Follow Me 19:39 Side 2 1. Evening 24:41 2. Don’t Be Sad 28:05 3. Little Goldie 31:27 4. To Happiness 34:32 5. Home a) Once More Loneliness b) Fortress c) Home Formed in Jersey, Channel Islands, circa 1970, the early line-up comprised brothers Mark Anders (bass and vocals) and Craig Anders (lead guitar and vocals) with Peter Filleul (keyboards and vocals) formerly of the Climax Blues Band, Jon "Pix" Pickford (guitar and vocals) and Jerry Robbins (drums). Released in 1972, The Parlour Band's only album Is a Friend?, was produced by Nick Tauber in a melodic progressive rock style, sounding like a "more mainstream, less art-rock-inclined Yes" with strong keyboard and guitar parts. The Parlour Band toured supporting Caravan and Steve Hillage. They relocated from Jersey to Leicester, changed their name to 'A Band Called O', and their drummer to Derek Ballard. Later they shortened it to The O Band and toured extensively. 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