Name: Mr Fantasy
Brand: Traffic

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

7751254

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Black

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Download code: No

Rough Trade Exclusive

Rough Trade Exclusive: No

Extended format

Extended format: No

Format detail

180 Gram Vinyl.

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-05-14

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

Universal

Tax rate GB

Standard:20

UPC / Barcode

0602577512544

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Total Cap

1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

imcd264

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2011-01-24

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

Artist

Traffic

Genre GB

Classic

Label GB

Island

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As one of the most influential labels in the world, Island Records has played a pivotal role in launching the careers of iconic musicians such as Bob Marley, U2, Amy Winehouse, and Florence + The Machine. Their commitment to artistic integrity and innovation has earned them numerous accolades and recognition within the music industry.

With their unwavering dedication to supporting *artists*, Island Records provides a platform for creative expression and encourages musical diversity. From reggae to rock, pop to hip-hop, their diverse catalogue showcases an array of talented individuals who continue to push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide.

Traffic is an English rock band that formed in April 1967. The group was comprised of Steve Winwood, Jim Capaldi, Chris Wood, and Dave Mason. They started as a psychedelic rock group with influences from The Beatles and later incorporated jazz and improvisational techniques into their music. After disbanding in 1969, Traffic reunited in 1970 to release the album John Barleycorn Must Die. The band's lineup changed over the years until they disbanded again in 1975. In 1994, there was a partial reunion with Winwood and Capaldi, and in 2004 Traffic was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
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After Steve Winwood jumped ship from chart toppers The Spencer Davis Group and quit the bright lights in favour of the countryside and jam sessions with Jim Capaldi, Dave Mason and Chris Wood, in wake of these events Traffic were formed, it was Birmingham, April ,1967. Traffic began as a psychedelic rock group and diversified their sound through the use of instruments such as keyboards like the Mellotron and harpsichord, sitar, and various reed instruments, and by incorporating jazz and improvisational techniques in their music. Soon after in December 1967 Traffic would release Mr. Fantasy their debut Album on Island records. Rolling Stone called the album “one of the best from any contemporary group” and has become a staple on almost any best album poll from the 20th and 21st centuries!

Mr Fantasy

Music GB

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