Name: Banquet – Underground Sounds Of 1969
Brand: Various

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

ECLEC32765

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Download code: No

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Rough Trade Exclusive: No

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Extended format: No

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-06-25

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

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Cherry Red (ADA)

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Standard:20

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5013929476585

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3 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

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Various

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Prog Rock

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Esoteric Recordings

Esoteric Recordings is a British label that was founded by Mark Powell in 2007. Previously known as Eclectic Discs, this label has established itself as a reputable source for music enthusiasts. With an extensive catalog of official releases, Esoteric Recordings ensures that fans can find high-quality recordings from their favorite artists. They are committed to providing authentic and authorized music experiences, making them a trusted name in the industry.

As a leading e-commerce website for music, Esoteric Recordings offers an impressive selection of albums across various genres. From rock and pop to jazz and folk, their diverse range caters to all musical tastes. Whether you're searching for iconic classics or hidden gems, this label's collection is sure to satisfy your cravings for exceptional music.

In addition to their official releases, Esoteric Recordings takes pride in curating a reliable platform where customers can confidently purchase genuine products. Their dedication to quality control ensures that every album available on their site meets the highest standards of authenticity and excellence. With Esoteric Recordings, you can trust that you're getting the real deal when it comes to your favorite tunes.

Meticulously curated box sets featuring exceptional audio quality, stunning visuals, and exclusive bonus content. Explore genres, eras, and artists to find the perfect addition to your collection.

Box Sets

Esoteric Recordings next release in their series of compilations celebrating the so-called “underground” rock music – Banquet – Underground Sounds of 1969, is a 3CD clamshell boxed set which gathers together nearly four hours of music from 1969, a year that saw a huge progression in both musically and socially. It was a fine year for creativity in British album-based rock, embraced by the emerging counter-culture. Musical stylistic influences such as psychedelia jazz, blues, hard rock, folk and even classical music melded, all of which championed by “underground” figures of the day such as DJ John Peel on his BBC Radio One show Top Gear and by publications such as International Times and Oz.

The common thread among all of these artists was an emphasis on experimentation and a desire to push the perceived boundaries of popular music. It was also a year that would see the birth of “progressive” record labels such as EMI’s Harvest and Phillips Records’ Vertigo imprints, both aiming to mimic the success that independent labels such as Island Records had achieved and it was the year when the “sampler” compilation albums such as “You Can All Join In”, “Nice Enough to Eat”, “Gutbucket”, “Son of Gutbucket” and “Wowie Zowie! – The World of Progressive Music” left a lasting impression on the album buying audience. 

1969 also saw bands that would go on to achieve success and influence in the 1970s such as Deep Purple, Fleetwood Mac, Ten Years After, Jethro Tull, Barclay James Harvest, Edgar Broughton Band, Free, Family, Genesis, Strawbs, Van Der Graaf Generator, Man and Yes begin their rise to prominence.

Aside from featuring better known acts such as Jack Bruce, Thunderclap Newman, Procol Harum, Moody Blues, Taste, Fairport Convention, Colosseum, Michael Chapman and The Jeff Beck Group, this compilation also features lesser-known acts that produced fine work of a wide breadth such as Eyes of Blue, East of Eden, Blodwyn Pig, Locomotive, Mighty Baby, Pete Brown and The Deviants.

This collection celebrates a creative period when rock music was evolving into something altogether more serious, moving away from the single as medium to give way to the dominance of the album. Open your ears to Banquet – Underground Sounds of 1969.