Obscurities of sorts for Dereck

[astraltraveler68]

That alpha omega is a rarity!

Great label clear light of Jupiter..my cybotron is a French press on crypto..

[bigstar1000]

@astraltraveler68 I have a great story from my weekend crate dig about the Clear light of Jupiter label. More to come.

[astraltraveler68]

I like the second clearlight forever blowing bubbles more..great lp..the first one is good though...my whole collection is obscure!..lol

[bigstar1000]

@astraltraveler68 Your whole collection is obscure indeed!

[vinylg1975]

That's an awesome collection!! Prog on :)

[bigstar1000]

@vinylg1975 Thanks!

[crapitoutjim]

Wow cool post. Love Patto I saw Ollie Halsall playing guitar with Kevin Ayres in Munich back in '88 they were supporting Pierre Moreleon's Gong. An amazing gig. Thanks for showing this stuff, cheers James, Manchester, UK

[bigstar1000]

@crapitoutjim Woah! That's a gig and a half!

[sonicmainliner]

I found Clearlight on Spotify, and it is most excellent, cheers for the recommendation Fred!

[bigstar1000]

@sonicmainliner Thanks man!

[MrFartboy79]

After watching Dereck's video I have one of those records on its way to me- a score!

why the fuck would anyone dislike this video- people are retarded.

Agree on the Embryo cover- beautiful. You Kill me with that Nektar! lol I want! That one is so hard to find it seems.

I'll say it again man, you have a phenomenal collection! Thanks for sharing

[bigstar1000]

@MrFartboy79 People ARE retarded indeed. I have NEVER used the dislike button. What's the point? Thanks for watching dude!

[Paneeks1960]

I am sending out your record with two others for fellow VC members by week end. I am pretty sure I saved your mailing info. If not I will PM you again. Enjoy the rest of your weekend. Oh, your haircut looks very cool.

Rob

[bigstar1000]

@Paneeks1960 Thanks Rob. Sorry for the late reply!

[bigstar1000]

@bigstar1000 Well my collection isn't that big, it's just made of essential pieces. I try to stick to a strictly no filler policy. Doesn't always work.

[Paneeks1960]

Outstanding post Sir Fred. Your collection must go miles deep into your walls. You know what I admire about your collection, it is the depth of your records. It is sort of like you thought out each of your records before you bought them. You can tell a well researched long time collection rather than a newer collection any day. It is the here and there rarities like you are showing that makes it so unique and all your own. I hope you know what I mean.

Rob/Boston

[TheGrecianThunder]

Somebody got a new hair-do!!!!!!! I find quick randomness like this to be both inspiring and a new source of madness. Loved this! I need some Italian prog. Maybe. Always a pleasure, man!

[bigstar1000]

@TheGrecianThunder You need Italian prog big time!

[bennyuk25]

hell yer thats what i am talking about killer vid me what more Ben

[bigstar1000]

@bennyuk25 Thanks man!

[Oakenshield1969]

What a killer band Patto was. Ollie Halsall was certainly one of the most underrated guitarists ever, all the classic "guitar heroes" sang his praise but sadly the major public and media never gave him the attention he deserved. Cool choices, great video!!

[bigstar1000]

@Oakenshield1969 Ollie Halsall was a killer guitarist indeed!

[Chris4127basket]

super :) J'ai tertio part atoll, je ne connaissais pas celui-ci. J'ai deux 'anges' excellent, c'est la première fois que j'en vois un dans cette vc. C'est vrai, j'ai aussi ce Jane et un ou deux autres, mais celui-ci est sans aucun doute le meilleur. Je dois trouver un jour patto et outsiders (ça c'est un bigstar1000 classic ;), absolument. Connaissais pas Cob et pas mal d'autres! Merci de nous montrer tout ça, bon weekend

[bigstar1000]

@Chris4127basket J'ai quelques "Anges" de plus. Les freres Descamps sont de Belfort, qui est a 15 kms d'ou je viens (tu dois connaitre le festival les Eurockeennes?). Outsiders est un must! Cob c'est du folk psychedelique de premiere facture. Bon weekend a toi aussi!

[24db]

btw Gille's real name is/was Gerlinde

[24db]

Gille Lettmann was the girlfriend of Rolf-Ulrich Kaiser, head of OHR records. Sadly both went nuts and aliened everyone so much that all profits from the label were lost.

[bigstar1000]

@24db Thanks for the clarification. I knew the backstory but the exact details were foggy in my mind.

[sonicmainliner]

These are beautiful records, I know some of them, but I wish I had the money to buy them all :)

[bigstar1000]

@sonicmainliner We all would like to buy all these records! You have many records that I would love to have too!

[DocStrangelyStrange]

I have often wondered about Patto and that Frier Tuck album. I dip into eBay once in a while, but never see them at a price i want to pay. Will watch the next video ...if I can be bothered! :-)

[bigstar1000]

@DocStrangelyStrange Patto is killer, Friar Tuck is Ok but I wouldn't pay shitloads for it.

[xxxKevyMetalxxx]

There seem to be an inordinate number of Italian prog bands from over the years. They like their prog in Italia.

[bigstar1000]

@xxxKevyMetalxxx RIO (or Rock Progressivo Italiano) is one of the most active sub-genres of prog rock. Many many bands! Mind-boggingly so.

[projektor4]

my collage mate Dave played me the demo tape of clearlight symphony before it was released. ...he had just started as Gong´s sound technician, better known as David id.

[bigstar1000]

@projektor4 Woah! Cool story. That's awesome.

[DoctorDeadwax]

the masses demand more!!!!!!

:D

[DoctorDeadwax]

some I have heard of, some I have not, had that embryo on loan from a friend and I can tell you it was very hard to give it back. cheers

[bigstar1000]

@DoctorDeadwax I'm sure!

[stephievon]

fred, great covers, cool band names, and i'm sure the music is very good as well. so nice of you to do this presentation for dereck. gosh, so much music in the world. i really liked the embryo cover! makes me wonder who is giving up these records and why. i remember that drawing found on the philadelphia band cover. love that yellow and white cube cover. great artwork!

[bigstar1000]

@stephievon Yes so much music and we've hardly scratched the surface. Too much music..it's mind-boggling!

[dereckvon]

I greatly appreciate you showing these, great records! I have Tertio by Atoll and the American pressing of that Atomic Rooster. Great to see that Cosmic Jokers! I must get Cybotron! Good to see Jan Akkerman included. Awesome you have the Friar Tuck! You're right, the first Jane is the best. Sweet Mandrake Memorial! Great last choice with Patto! Thanks so much!

[bigstar1000]

@dereckvon Thanks Mr D. I'll make more of these videos if you want. I have a few obscurities here & there...

[dereckvon]

@bigstar1000 I generally find most of what you post to be of interest so no need to go out of your way.

[turntabillist]

Not much I can do except shake my head in amazement and drool. Mind blowing records there. Is that Alphataurus a reissue? If I'm not mistaken, the original pressing is a triple gatefold, showcasing that incredible cover art image of the bird dropping missiles! Also, that Atomic Rooster cover is fantastic. There's an alternate cover that exists which doesn't even come close.

[bigstar1000]

@turntabillist Yes it is a reissue of the Alphataurus. Very hard to find an original of that record. Thanks for watching.