Barclay James Harvest – Barclay James Harvest Vintage LP (AMIGA 8 56 127, GDR pressing, ca. 1983)

This vintage LP by Barclay James Harvest was released in the GDR on the AMIGA label and contains a carefully curated selection of their most famous songs, including "Life Is For Living" , "Child of the Universe" and "The World Goes On" .
The album combines melodic progressive rock with catchy harmonies and emotional depth – a typical characteristic of the British band, which achieved cult status in both East and West.

Historical background

Barclay James Harvest were founded in Manchester in 1966 and became a major force in progressive rock during the 1970s and 80s.
The band enjoyed enormous popularity, especially in Germany – and even in East Germany.
This AMIGA licensed edition made their music accessible to a wide audience in the East and is today a sought-after collector's item of music history between East and West.

Product details

• Format: LP, 12" Vinyl, Stereo

• Title: Barclay James Harvest

• Artist: Barclay James Harvest

• Label: AMIGA

• Catalog number: 8 56 127

• Year of publication: ca. 1983

• Origin: GDR

• Genre: Progressive Rock / Art Rock

• Vinyl condition: VG+ – glossy, very clean, minimal signs of wear, plays superbly.

• Cover condition: VG – slight signs of wear, top edge slightly bumped, back cover with minimal age spots, overall well preserved.

• Label color: Light blue (AMIGA)

• Special features: GDR licensed edition – collector's item with cultural value.

Notes

• Original AMIGA licensed pressing – not a reissue

• Classic 80s progressive rock in a rare East German edition

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