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| ABBA - Gold
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(Polydor 517.007-1 Hol-92 VG+ 300:-)
"ABBA Gold: Greatest Hits" is a compilation, released in 1992 through PolyGram, making it the first compilation to be released after the company had acquired Polar Music, and thus the rights to the ABBA back catalogue.
With sales of 30 million, "Gold" is the best-selling ABBA album, as well one of the best-selling albums worldwide.
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| Arbete och Fritid - ...sen Dansar vi Ut
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(Hurv KRLP-3 Swe-77 VG+ 350:-)
Arbete & Fritid was formed in Uppsala in 1969. The band experimented with several different styles changing both members and musical direction with every recording.
"Sedan Dansar Vi Ut" (1977) contained a lot of traditional folk dance tunes and sounds almost like a Swedish equivalent of The Chieftains.
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| Arbete och Fritid - Arbete och Fritid
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(MNW 39P Swe-73 EX 400:-)
Arbete & Fritid experimented with several different styles changing both members and musical direction with every recording. The core group was Roland Keijser, Kjell Westling, Torsten Eckerman and later Tord Bengtsson with Ove Karlsson being the only constant member. Almost everybody were multi-instrumentalists!
The band's 1973 on MNW Records marked the beginning of a new era for the band. The connection to traditional music is still evident but absorbed into the pulsating drone of electric guitars garnished with oriental fanfares. It is a highly accomplished album and may be the band's best ever.
Original Swedish pressing; both sleeve and vinyl are graded Excellent!
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| Asta Kask - Aldrig en LP
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(Rosa Honung ROSALP-28 Swe-86 VG+ 300:-)
Asta Kask is a Swedish punk band from Töreboda, founded as "X-tas" in 1978.
"Aldrig en LP" är Asta Kask's första fullängdsalbum. Bandet hade tidigare varit emot att släppa en LP, men innan de skulle lägga av bestämde de sig för att ta nya, gamla och några av sina första låtar och spela in denna LP. 2013 släpptes detta album på nytt med ett annat omslag.
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| Bravado Bravado - Bravado Bravado
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(Hawk LP-2121 Swe-89 EX 275:-)
Anders Folke Rönnblom är en av pionjärerna när det gäller att kombinera visor och rock i Sverige. Under tidigt 70-tal tillhörde han de artister som ansågs mest lovande och intressanta för svensk rock. Rönnblom tillhörde aldrig den alternativa musikrörelsen, trots att han verkade under dess storhetstid och trots att många av hans texter präglades av samhällsengagemang.
"Bravado Bravado" från 1989 innehåller bl a en duett med Kajsa Grytt på "Vårregn".
Detta exemplar är signerat av Anders F Rönnblom på baksidan.
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| Europe - Europe
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(Hot Records HOTLP-83001 Swe-83 VG+ 275:-)
Europe is a Swedish Glam metal band. They won a national talent contest in the early '80s, which led to a record contract.
The band's self-titled debut album shows a very different Europe from the later "Final Countdown" era. There aren't any keyboards here, Joey Tempest's voice is less forced and more much natural and not overproduced. Plus it's a relentless guitar attack - there are some killer riffs and solos that a lot of Metalheads could enjoy.
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| Hansson & Karlsson - Rex
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(Polydor LPHM-46264 Swe-68 VG 500:-)
This organ and drums-based duo released three instrumental albums of flowing psychedelic soundscapes with a sound all their own. Jimi Hendrix jammed with them while touring Sweden in 1968 and recorded his own version of "Tax Free", making it the duo's most famous song.
Their second album, "Rex", was recorded live and included the track "I Love, You Love" from Stig Björkman's movie "Jag älskar, du älskar”, where Hansson had a small part.
Original Swedish pressing. The vinyl plays with some background noises, but no skips.
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| Hansson, Bo - Mellanväsen
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(Silence SRS-4625 Swe-75 EX 275:-)
Bo Hansson started out as a guitarist for R&B The Merrymen before switching instruments to Hammond organ and forming Hansson & Karlsson.
"Mellanväsen" featured five members of Kebnekajse - Thomas Netzler, Mats Glenngård, Rolf Scherer and Göran Lagerberg. Bo himself added mellotron and string ensemble to his arsenal of keyboards.
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| Hansson, Bo - Sagan om Ringen
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(Silence SRS-4600 Swe-72 VG+ 275:-)
Bo Hansson started out as a guitarist for R&B The Merrymen before switching instruments to Hammond organ and forming Hansson & Karlsson.
His classic first solo album features his own musical interpretation of JRR Tolkien's famous book, "Lord of the Rings", and features dreamy electronic soundscapes, created predominantly by Hansson's original organ playing.
Swedish 2nd pressing with "SAM Distribution" on the back of sleeve.
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| Hep Stars - On Stage
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(Olga LPO-02 Swe-65 VG+ 375:-)
"Hep Stars on Stage" is the first live album and second release by Swedish rock band Hep Stars.
Recorded on 7 and 8 August 1965 at two separate Folkparks in Trollhättan and Västerås, it was the first live recording of a Swedish rock group released.
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| Höglund, Kjell - Häxprocess
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(Alternativ A-LP 3 Swe-73 VG+ 800:-)
Kjell Örjan Höglund har förutom skivor gett ut en rad böcker med huvudsakligen esoteriskt innehåll. Åren 1973–1975 var han även aktiv i Radio 88, en piratradiostation i Stockholm, som sände alternativ musik och hade ett vänsterpolitiskt innehåll.
"Häxprocess" är Höglunds tredje album. Det släpptes först i maj 1973 på Höglunds egen bekostnad, men utgavs sedan på skivbolaget Alternativ.
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| Kaipa - Solo
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(Decca SKL-5293 Swe-78
VG+ 275:-)
Hailed by many as Sweden's leading progessive band, Kaipa was formed in Uppsala in 1973 by former San Michael's members Hans Lundin and Tomas Eriksson.
On their third album, "Solo" (1978), guitarist Roine Stolt had become Kaipa's leading creative force. The album was lighter in texture, less pompous and had more emphasis on guitars and vocals than their previous efforts.
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| Lindblom, Anita - Hej, Hej!
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(Fontana 687.401TL Swe-64 VG+ 500:-)
Anita Lindblom var en av Sveriges populäraste schlagerartister under 1960-talet. Hon var en mångsidig artist som passade i revysammanhang och spelade bland annat hos Hagge Geigert i Uddevalla och hos Kar de Mumma på Folkan. Lindblom drog sig tillbaka från rampljuset i början av 1980-talet och kände sig förföljd av media efter skriverier om skatteskulder, kärleksförhållanden och nervsammanbrott.
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| Maggio, Veronica - Handen i Fickan
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(Universal 02537-79912 Swe-14 VG+ 800:-)
Veronica Maggio har utvecklats till en av 2010-talets mest framgångsrika svenska popartister. 2011 års "Satan i Gatan" blev ett av årets svenska musikalbum. Även uppföljarna "Handen i Fickan fast jag bryr mig" och "Den första är alltid gratis" har nått stora listframgångar.
Limited RSD edition, 1000 copies on PURPLE and BLUE vinyl.
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| Neon Rose - A Dream of Glory and Pride
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(Vertigo 6316.250 Swe-74 VG+ 400:-)
Neon Rose was an hard rock band from Sweden formed in 1969.
Inspired by British hard rock band like Deep Purple, Neon Rose indulged in long, esoteric and frequently blues-based workouts. They debuted with "A Dream of Glory and Pride" in 1974, which showcased the band’s instrumental capabilities.
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| Ola & Janglers - Patterns
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(Gazell GMG-1204 Swe-66 VG+ 275:-)
Ola & Janglers were a garage rock and beat group from Sollentuna, Sweden, founded in 1962 by Ola Håkansson (vocals), Christer Idering (guitar) - replaced by Claes "Clabbe" af Geijerstam, Johannes Olsson (organ), Åke Eldsäter (bass) and Leif Johansson (drums). The group's 1969 hit "Let's Dance", a cover of the Chris Montez song, reached #92 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Ola went on to form Secret Service and had a succesfull career all over the World.
"Patterns" was their third album.
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| Samla Mammas Manna - Klossa Knapitalet
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(Silence SRS-4627 Swe-74 VG+ 275:-)
SMM was formed in Uppsala in 1969 and fused jazz-rock and music associated with circus and theatre. Their unique sound has made them one of the most internationally acclaimed bands of the Swedish Progressive Movement.
"Klossa Knapitalet" (1974) contains the outstanding track "Liten Dialektik" approaching more serious progressive music (if this expression relates to SMM at all!). Another track, "Ramlösa Kvällar", was used as the name of a future Lars Hollmer project.
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| Samla Mammas Manna - Måltid
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(Silence SRS-4621 Swe-73 VG+ 500:-)
SMM fused jazz-rock and music associated with circus and theatre. Their unique sound has made them one of the most internationally acclaimed bands of the Movement.
"Måltid" saw the arrival of guitar player Coste Apetrea and a steady development of their style. Hasse Bruniusson had a growing interest in various curious percussive sounds played in complex patterns, just like Art Tripp (of The Mothers) and Jamie Muir (of King Crimson). Lasse Hollmer had bought a mellotron which was used on the lengthy opening track "Dundrets Fröjder". Indeed this was their classic album, dedicated to both the joy of playing and the joy of life.
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| Shanes - Let Us Show You
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(His Master's Voice SGLP-528 Swe-67 VG+ 600:-)
The Shanes were a Swedish rock band active from 1963 to 1969. They played in a variety of British- and American-influenced styles, including British R&B, Merseybeat, and instrumental pop.
This is the 2nd pressing of their debut album.
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| Solar Plexus - Solar Plexus
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(Odeon 4E-154-34684/5 Swe-72 VG+ 500:-)
Initially called Bäska Droppar, this band was formed in 1971 when former Made In Sweden members Jojje Wadenius and Slim Borgudd joined forces with jazz organist Monica Dominique and her classically trained pianist husband Carl-Axel.
The eponymous double album debut was released in April 1972 and is generally considered their crowning achievement. It was followed by an English version six months later with the Swedish-language vocals from Wadenius re-recorded into English by former pop star Tommy Körberg.
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| Storm - Stormvarning
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(Harvest 4E062-35010 Swe-74 VG+ 275:-)
Famous poet Jacques Werup formed this progressive band in Malmö in 1973. His Swedish-language lyrics on Stormvarning have a socialist message with a poetic, yet violent, touch. The band strove to make the music radical, with most of the music written by Rolf Sersam. The standout cut, "Snart bryter stormen ut", was written by Werup and guitarist Mulle Holmqvist, who really shines here.
Original Swedish pressing, complete with picture innersleeve and lyric insert.
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| Sven-Ingvars - Te' Dans med Karstatösera
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(Philips 08216.PL Swe-63 VG+ 275:-)
Sven Ingvars är en svensk känd musikgrupp som bildades 1956 av Sven Svärd, Ingvar Karlsson och Sven-Erik Magnusson. Bandet har gjort sig ett namn genom att ha kombinerat pop och rock med influenser av folkvisor.
"Te' Dans med Karlstatösera" är bandets debutalbum.
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| Sändh, Bengt - Skamgrepp
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(Rabulist RALP-001 Swe-83 EX 250:-)
Bengt Sändh, född 17 februari 1938 i Borås, är en svensk trubadur, sångförfattare, författare och snusfabrikör. På 60 och 70-talen samarbetade han ofta med kollegan Finn Zetterholm.
"Skamgrepp" är en delad skiva med Ewert Ljusberg. Detta exemplar är signerat av Bengt Sändh!
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| Sändh/Andersson - Swänska Supvisor
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(YTF 40120 Swe-75 EX 275:-)
Bengt Sändh, född 17 februari 1938 i Borås, är en svensk trubadur, sångförfattare, författare och snusfabrikör. På 60 och 70-talen samarbetade han ofta med kollegan Rune Andersson.
"Swänska Supvisor" är inspelad live på Wärdshuset Ulla Winblad, i September 1972. Detta exemplar är signerat av Bengt Sändh.
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| Tages – 1964-68!
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(EMI 7C-138-35954/5 Swe-83 EX 300:-)
Tages formed in the early sixties in Gothenburg. They released a number of singles and LPs in their native Sweden to considerable success, making the Swedish Top Ten more than a dozen times. Though remembered as one of the finest non-English speaking bands of the 1960s, they failed to ever really break into the international markets.
This 2LP set collects material from their albums and singles.
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| Wikström, Rolf - Ljudklapp från Studio Decibel
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(Decibel dB-7901 Swe-79 EX 275:-)
Blues guitarist and singer Rolf Wikström made his first vinyl appearance by guesting on Underground Failure's album. Wikström was a member of Slim's Blues Gang and Löpande Bandet and also played on sessions for the likes John Holm, Kjell Höglund, Ola Magnell, Risken Finns and Turid.
"Ljudklapp från studio Decibel - Digitalinspelade", was only pressed in 400 copies on RED vinyl and given away as Christmas gifts. It gained a proper release in 1980 as "Digitalis".
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| Öijer & Brynn Settels, Bruno K - Skugga Kommer
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(Mistlur MLR-52 Swe-86 VG+ 275:-)
"Skugga Kommer" innehåller sex spår, alla Öijer-dikter från "Spelarens Sten" och "Giljotin", samt "Skisser Till Ett Av Dödens Tal", som Öijer första gången publicerade i DN, den 11 november 1984.
Brynn Settels har gjort musiken, Bruno står för text och sång, Kenny Håkansson medverkar på gitarr.
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