Emerson, Lake & Palmer – Emerson, Lake & Palmer (LP, 1971, Cotillion SD 9040, Specialty Pressing, George Piros Cut)

Why This Record Matters
Emerson, Lake & Palmer’s debut introduced the trio’s combination of progressive rock, classical adaptation and extended instrumental performance. Produced by Greg Lake and engineered by Eddie Offord, the album includes “Take A Pebble,” “Knife-Edge,” the multipart “The Three Fates” and the enduring “Lucky Man.”

Collector Note
US 1971 Cotillion pressing manufactured by Specialty Records Corporation, identified by the SP/SRC pressing marks. The AT/GP inscriptions document lacquers cut at Atlantic Studios by George Piros, and this copy includes the original inner sleeve.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG
Includes: Original inner sleeve

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: Cotillion – SD 9040
Country: US
Released: 1971
Genre: Rock
Style: Prog Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Art Rock, Symphonic Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-CTN-70207̶4̶G̶ 73G AT/GP 0-1
Side B: ST-CTN-702074 AT/GP 0-1 PR-SP SRC

Tracklist
Side A
A1 The Barbarian – 4:27
A2 Take A Pebble – 12:32
A3 Knife-Edge – 5:04
Side B
B1 The Three Fates – 7:46
B1a Clotho
B1b Lachesis
B1c Atropos
B2 Tank – 6:49
B3 Lucky Man – 4:36

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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