Classic 70s rock/pop from The Hollies : melody-driven, with multi-part vocal harmonies, clear guitar lines, and a warm, analog sound with a wide stereo image. Typical are the carefully balanced arrangements – acoustic and electric guitars, subtle keyboards, and pointed drums – which support the distinctive harmony vocals. The album offers a mix of radio-friendly mid-tempo tracks and ballad-like moments; highlights for many listeners include the gentle, sustained choruses and the finely tuned dynamics, which carry well even at low volume.

Historical background

The Hollies have been among the most influential British vocal harmony bands since the 1960s. With their 1974 album "Hollies" (German pressing on Polydor), the group solidified their late classic rock sound: melodic, meticulously produced, and with a focus on strong hooks – an ideal entry point into their music as well as a fitting collector's item for the 1970s section.

Product details

• Format: LP, 12", 33⅓ RPM, Album

• Artist: The Hollies

• Title: Hollies

• Label: Polydor – 2383 203 (DE Pressing)

• Year of publication: 1974

• Genre: Rock, Pop Rock, Classic Rock

• Cover condition: G+ / VG- – visible edge wear, some pressure marks; spine still stable, front photo high contrast.

• Vinyl condition: VG+ – glossy, with occasional fine hairlines; plays cleanly, slight crackling may occur in quiet passages.

• Inlay/Enclosure: Lyric insert included , slight signs of storage.

• Special features: German Polydor pressing with classic red label; harmony-heavy 70s sound.

Notes

• Original retro pressing, not a reissue.

• Cover/vinyl/inlay with age-appropriate signs of wear – see photos (part of the description).

• Sound quality depends on the playback chain, orientation, and maintenance.