Uriah Heep – Demons And Wizards (Vinyl LP, 1972, Mercury SRM-1-630, Pitman Pressing)

Why This Record Matters
Demons And Wizards was a major early-1970s release for Uriah Heep and includes “The Wizard” and “Easy Livin’,” the latter becoming one of the band’s best-known songs. Recorded at Lansdowne Studios in London, the album features the lineup of David Byron, Mick Box, Ken Hensley, Gary Thain, and Lee Kerslake. Roger Dean created the album artwork.

Collector Note
This 1972 US Mercury/Bronze SRM-1-630 pressing was manufactured by Columbia Records Pressing Plant, Pitman, with the stamped “P” identifying the plant. The supplied variant 3 runouts include the etched “G.K.” signature of lacquer cutter Gilbert Kong.

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

Condition & Details
Media: VG+
Sleeve: VG

Technical Details
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Stereo
Label: Mercury – SRM-1-630 / Bronze – SRM 1 630
Country: US
Released: 1972
Genre: Rock
Style: Art Rock, Hard Rock, Prog Rock

Matrix / Runout
Side A runout, variant 3: ○ SRM-1-630A- M6 P G.K. 1B
Side B runout, variant 3: ○ SRM-1-630B- M2 P G.K. 2 A

Tracklist
Side A
A1 The Wizard – 2:59
A2 Traveller In Time – 3:26
A3 Easy Livin' – 2:37
A4 Poet's Justice – 4:14
A5 Circle Of Hands – 6:27
Side B
B1 Rainbow Demon – 4:30
B2 All My Life – 2:46
B3 Paradise / The Spell – 12:41

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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