DANDO SHAFT (Full Album) 1971 `NEON` UK Pressing `Rare Psych Prog` Folk LP £332

The Neon Record Label was set up in the UK by RCA as a Prog/Folk/Jazz offshoot but only ever issued 11 releases (ten in 1971 & one in 1972) before pulling the plug on it. However it threw up some great rarities, here is a copy of Dando Shaft`s self titled LP (NE 5) released in 1971 it really is a gem. It came in a lovely `Textured` gatefold sleeve with a Marcus Keef design (it was he who designed the classic Vertigo sleeves i.e Black Sabbaths 1st album). It comes on the distinctive label which shows `Aphrodite` on the one side and the track listing in White lettering on black background on the other. There are many claimants to the `Lost Folk Holy Grail Throne` this has to be up there amongst them. A top (Mint) UK copy sold in 2010 for £332, however there are some decent UK copies around for sale expect to pay £100+ for those.
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Side 1
1. Coming Home To Me 0:00
2. Sometimes 3:47
3. Waves Upon the Ether 7:53
4. Riverboat 12:34
5. Dewet 17:05
Side 2
1. Railway 17:53
2. Whispering Ned 20:44
3. Pass It On 22:22
4. Kalyope Driver 26:15
5. Till The Morning Comes 29:19
6. Prayer 31:09
Forsaking electric instruments, Dando Shaft nevertheless radiated the same level of energy as electric British folk bands like Fairport Convention and Steeleye Span. Driven by Ted Kay's hand percussion and Roger Bullen's standup bass, the Coventry-based group created a sound marked by intricate patterns and complex textures. Formed as a five-piece group, Dando Shaft initially featured the melodic interplay of guitarist/vocalists Dave Cooper and Kevin Dempsey and mandolin/violin player and vocalist Martin Jenkins. In 1970, Dando Shaft added Leamington Spa-born vocalist Polly Bolton, who had previously sung with June Tabor, before recording their album, Dando Shaft, in 1971 sales of the band's albums remained disappointing. After recording their album, Lantaloon, in 1972, the group disbanded.

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