Steve Howe – Beginnings (Vinyl LP, 1975, Atlantic SD 18154, Presswell Pressing, Gatefold)

Why This Record Matters
Beginnings is Steve Howe’s 1975 debut solo album, recorded while he was guitarist for Yes and produced by Howe with Eddie Offord. The sessions include fellow Yes musicians Alan White and Patrick Moraz, along with former Yes drummer Bill Bruford. Howe uses the album to explore progressive rock, acoustic guitar-based pieces, orchestration, and classical-influenced arrangements.

Collector Note
This 1975 U.S. Atlantic edition, catalog number SD 18154, is a Presswell pressing identified by the “PR” markings in the supplied variant 3 runouts. The gatefold package features cover artwork and design by Roger Dean, while the recording was mastered at Atlantic Studios.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG+
Original Inner Sleeve: Included

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Presswell Pressing, Gatefold
Label: Atlantic
Country: US
Released: 1975
Genre: Rock, Classical
Style: Prog Rock, Psychedelic Rock, Neo-Classical

Matrix / Runout
Side A: ST-A-753493-D PR
Side B: ST-A-753494-D PR

Tracklist
Side A
A1 Doors Of Sleep – 4:05
A2 Australia – 4:08
A3 The Nature Of The Sea – 3:58
A4 Lost Symphony – 4:40

Side B
B1 Beginnings – 7:30
B2 Will 'O' The Wisp – 6:00
B3 Ram – 1:56
B4 Pleasure Stole The Night – 2:55
B5 Break Away From It All – 4:20

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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