Don Shinn

Temples with Prophets (RSD Sept 26th)


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RECORD STORE DAY 2020 RELEASE - SEPTEMBER 26TH DROP

LP

Limited to 500 Copies

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-Classic UK proto-prog -Originally issued in 1969 -Features both sides of his rare 1966 single as bonus tracks -12pp full colour booklet -Detailed notes and rare photos -Essential for Hammond organ lovers. Having made several classic 45 with The Soul Agents (whose singer was briefly Rod Stewart), Don Shinn taped his remarkable debut album in London's Lansdowne Studios in December 1967.Featuring his explosive organ (a clear influence on the young Keith Emerson) and outstanding guitar from Paul Hodgeson, it's one of the first progressive albums ever recorded, and has its first official reissue here, fifty years after its first release.It comes complete with detailed background notes, rare images and two jaw-dropping bonus tracks from 1966. “Don Shinn got a fantastic sound from the L-100… He and Jimi Hendrix were controlling influences over the way I developed…" - Keith Emerson

This Record Store Day item will be available to purchase in store on Saturday 26th September from 8am and remaining stock will be available to order online from 6pm on Saturday 26th September. Strictly one per customer / no pre-orders.