Originally released in 1974 on Artie Ripp’s Family Productions label, home also of other hard-rock bands like Heavy Cruiser and Mama Lion.

*First ever official reissue
*Original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve + OBI
*24-bit remaster from the original master tapes
*Insert with liner notes by Aaron Milenski (Acid Archives)

RIYL: DEEP PURPLE, BLOODROCK, SIR LORD BALTIMORE, URIAH HEEP…

“…weirdly uncommercial hard rock that has stood the test of time better than a lot of the more mainstream acts of the time…”
– Aaron Milenski

Tracklist:
Side 1: 1. Dragon Lady – 2. Highway – 3. Riddle of The Sea – 4. Free and Easy
Side 2: 1. You Only Got Yourself – 2. Can You Feel It (Fire) – 3. I Hear the Music Playing

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“Stavia” has always been one of those shrouded in mystery albums, so rare that some collectors even doubted about its existence. Bootlegged in the ’90s in a butchered edition that included two songs from an unrelated band, here’s the first ever legit vinyl reissue.

*Includes liner notes by band member John Hurd.

*Remastered sound.

Tracklist: 1. Color Line – 2. Rock & Roll Band – 3. Backdoor – 4. For Her Time – 5. Meditation Part 1 – 6. Uncle – 7. Cry of Love – 8. Tragedy – 9. Meditation Part 2.

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Soon after, the band incorporated a new guitar player, shortened their name to The Mushroom and started playing in a more heavy-psych vein, in a similar style to Iron Butterfly.

This retrospective album includes both tracks from their monster 45 with sound taken from the masters plus previously unreleased tracks by The Mushroom, recorded in 1968. These are raw, lo-fi home recordings (some of the tracks were recorded in a real garage!) with lot of fuzz guitar and organ. It’s the sound of a psychedelic band in 1968 playing free and wild, without any producer or record label executive telling them what to do. An incredible document.

CD version includes two newly discovered bonus tracks: fantastic live renditions of the two songs from their 45 recorded at a band reunion in 2006.

*Hard cardboard sleeve
*Remastered sound
* Fold-out colour insert with liner notes / interview with the band members and rare photos / memorabilia

Tracklist:
Side 1: 1. August Mademoiselle – 2. You Can’t Erase a Mirror – 3. Blade – 4. It Won’t Be Enough
Side 2: 1. Vortex – 2. Care for Me – 3. Exordium (The Mushroom Theme)

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Soon after, the band incorporated a new guitar player, shortened their name to The Mushroom and started playing in a more heavy-psych vein, in a similar style to Iron Butterfly.

This retrospective album includes both tracks from their monster 45 with sound taken from the masters plus previously unreleased tracks by The Mushroom, recorded in 1968. These are raw, lo-fi home recordings (some of the tracks were recorded in a real garage!) with lot of fuzz guitar and organ. It’s the sound of a psychedelic band in 1968 playing free and wild, without any producer or record label executive telling them what to do. An incredible document.

CD version includes two newly discovered bonus tracks: fantastic live renditions of the two songs from their 45 recorded at a band reunion in 2006.

*Hard cardboard sleeve
*Remastered sound
* Fold-out colour insert with liner notes / interview with the band members and rare photos / memorabilia

Tracklist: 1. August Mademoiselle – 2. You Can’t Erase a Mirror – 3. Blade – 4. It Won’t Be Enough – 5. Vortex – 6. Care for Me – 7. Exordium (The Mushroom Theme) – 8. August Mademoiselle (Live 2006) – 9. You Can’t Erase a Mirror (Live 2006)

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Recorded in 1970, it’s a mix of hard-driving psychedelic rock, heavy-blues and atmospheric ballads with big studio production. Flowing organs, powerful Doorsy vocals and hard-edged guitars. Nice orchestrations on some tracks which bring to mind Love’s “Forever Changes” or Johnny Rivers “Realization”.

Insert with liner notes.

Tracklist:

Hard Heartsingin’ – Jersey Thursday – I Didn’t Try – Early In The Morning Rain – New Orleans Queen – Moratorium Waltz – Smokey Joe’s – Comin’ Back Home – Tom’s Song – 21 Years

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Private press hard-rock Holy Grail from Arkansas, 1978.
Guitar driven hard-rock with some cool psychedelic, Southern Rock and melodic AOR touches.

​Fyter was a hard-rock band from Morrilton, Arkansas, known for their self-released private album from 1978.

The band consisted of Kevin Compton (bass), Travis Johnson (lead guitar), Mike Newman (vocals and rhythm guitar), and Duane Harlan (drums). Their music blended powerful hard-rock riffs and solos with psychedelic elements, drawing inspiration from artists like Led Zeppelin, Foghat, Hendrix, Stones, Who…The name “Fyter” was chosen through a creative process involving numerology and wordplay. ​They performed at various venues, including high school proms, community dances, and clubs.

In 1978, Fyter recorded their self-titled album over three days in Oklahoma City. The album featured tracks like “Where I Stand,” “Monarch,” and “100 Watt Head.”

The cover art, depicting the band being “arrested” by local police, was a collaborative effort with the North Little Rock Police Department.

Only 1,000 copies were pressed, making it a rare collector’s item today.

*First ever reissue

*Remastered sound

*Original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve

*Insert with liner notes by Klemen Breznikar (It’s Psychedelic Baby)

*Download card

Tracklist:
Side 1: 1. Monarch – 2. 100-Watt Head – 3. If I do – 4. Long Way To Go – 5. Where I Stand
Side 2: 1. Fortress of Fools – 2. I.C.U. – 3. Teenage Rampage – 4. Tears – 5. Last Legacy of Mister Ring

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Previously unreleased second album by US hard-rock band FYTER.

Comprised of demos recorded in the late 70s, this is a more sophisticated and “heavier” effort than their privately pressed debut from 1978.

Superb hard-rock sound with devastating lead / twin guitars.

​Fyter was a hard-rock band from Morrilton, Arkansas, known for their self-released private album from 1978.

Their music blended powerful hard-rock riffs and solos with psychedelic elements, drawing inspiration from artists like Led Zeppelin, Foghat, Hendrix, Stones, Who…

After recording their debut album, “Fyter”, the band started to work on a possible follow-up. Most of the tracks included here were recorded at a studio in Little Rock owned by a friend of the band except for few ones recorded at the band’s four-track basement studio.

The music contained on “Flying” was there, waiting on tapes in various boxes, in various closets. After 40 years it finally arrives on vinyl.

*Remastered sound

*Insert with liner notes and rare photos

*Download card

Tracklist:
Side 1: 1. Lotta Love – 2. Nocturnal Admissions – 3. Get Back Home – 4. Eine Kleine Rockmusik – 5. Play One For Me – 6. Almost
Side 2: 1. Flying – 2. No Excuse – 3. Runaway – 4. Rockaway Cottage – 5. Love on the Loose – 6. Only Way Out

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Fabulous UK sounding heavy progressive and psychedelic hard rock. Top level musicianship, well constructed songs, powerful vocals, sax, flute, wah-wah, Organ, solid rhythm section…

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*First official vinyl reissue
*Original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve + OBI
*Sourced from the original master tapes
*Insert with liner notes and photos
*Download card

Tracklist:
Side 1: 1. Everytime I Hear Your Music – 2. Mirrors in Your Eyes – 3. Where You Gonna Run To – 4. Gotta Get Away – 5. Open Your Eyes
Side 2: 1. You Really Got Me – 2. Freefall Glider – 3. Concrete Jungle – 4. Supergirl – 5. I’ll Receive You

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The Heavy Cruiser project was conceived during the studio sessions for Mama Lion, the band led by Neil Merryweather and Lynn Carey.
Artie Ripp always allowed Neil to experiment / jam in the studio and to record any cool ideas and songs he may come up with. Thanks to that creative freedom, Heavy Cruiser was born during Mama Lion jamming sessions. The initial idea was to operate both bands simultaneously with Lynn taking the backseat for Heavy Cruiser but providing vocals and helping with songwriting. Powerful cover versions of rock classics like “C’mon Everybody” or “Louie Louie” show the band having lot of fun in the studio and there was also room for more experimental sounds like “Miracles Of Pure Device”.

*First official vinyl reissue
*Original artwork in hard cardboard sleeve + OBI
*Sourced from the original master tapes
*Insert with liner notes and photos
*Download card

Tracklist:
Side 1: 1. C’mon Everybody – 2. My Little Firefly – 3. Don’t Stop Now – 4. Wonder Wheel – 5. Outlaw – 6. Let Your Rider Run
Side 2: 1. Louie, Louie – 2. As Long as We Believe – 3. ‘Lectric Lady – 4. Miracles of Pure Device

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