Wellington

Recorded 1972-1974 but never issued on LP. This record is limited to 500 copies, pressed on 180 gram vinyl and comes in a gatefold sleeve chock full of unseen pictures of the band, their history as well as the full story of how these Wellingtons were found and pulled on after spending too long in the cupboard. Includes hand-numbered Certificate of Authenticity. More info from the release press: "Welcome to the 12th installment of Record Collector's Rare vinyl club! In our opinion this is up there with the big beasts from the Incredible String band & Fairport Convention. Back in the early 70s Steve Cartwright led a band that operated in the Leicester area called Wellington. This 5-piece rehearsed in a barn, played a lot of local gigs and in 1973 came third in a national talent completion for folk rock groups. Sadly, they split up without leaving a recorded legacy in 1974. Or so we thought... Earlier this year R.C were blown away by a 2-sided acetate from the unknown Wellington, and amazingly tracked down two of their members who said there were enough juicy tracks from '72-'74 to fill 1side of vinyl! Tracks like Is It True have incredible drive, verve, layered vocals, delicious electric violin and a lysergenic lyric that demands that you open up your mind to me! Gimme Life on the other hand is a 12-minute suite that is so addictive and you are guaranteed to play it again and again."