Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Brain Salad Surgery (Vinyl, LP, Album, Specialty Pressing, 1973, Manticore)

Why This Record Matters
Brain Salad Surgery is one of Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s defining progressive rock albums, pairing the acoustic “Still....You Turn Me On” with an adaptation of Alberto Ginastera’s “Toccata” and the extended “Karn Evil 9” suite. The album reached No. 2 in the UK, No. 11 on the Billboard 200, and received Gold certification in both countries.

Collector Note
This US Manticore edition was pressed by Specialty Records Corporation and carries catalog number MC 66669. Mastered at Atlantic Studios, it features H.R. Giger’s distinctive artwork and includes the original inner sleeve and booklet.

Availability
Single copy available—once it’s gone, it’s gone.

Condition & Details
Media: VG
Sleeve: VG, includes original inner and booklet

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo, Specialty Pressing
Label: Manticore
Catalog Number: MC 66669
Country: US
Year: 1973
Genre: Rock
Style: Psychedelic Rock, Avantgarde, Prog Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-MC-732991-F [SRC logo] AT
Side B: ST-MC-732992-H [SRC logo] AT

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Jerusalem 2:41
A2 Toccata 7:16
A3 Still....You Turn Me On 2:50
A4 Benny The Bouncer 2:15
Karn Evil 9
A5 1st Impression - Part 1 8:39
Side B
B1 1st Impression - Part 2 4:43
B2 2nd Impression 7:05
B3 3rd Impression 9:05

Shipping & Handling
Ultrasonically cleaned using a Degritter Mark II prior to shipping.
Stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.
Shipped with vinyl protection and cardboard reinforcement.
Packed securely for safe delivery.

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