Artist: Camel
Genre: Progressive Rock
Camel are an English progressive rock band formed in 1971, known for their melodic, jazz-influenced progressive rock. Led by guitarist and composer Andrew Latimer, Camel created a distinctive sound emphasizing melody and atmosphere over technical complexity. Their albums 'Mirage,' 'The Snow Goose,' and 'Moonmadness' are considered progressive rock classics. Camel's music featured Latimer's expressive guitar work, flute, and keyboards, creating atmospheric instrumentals and songs. Unlike some prog bands, Camel maintained accessibility while creating sophisticated music. They achieved particular success in continental Europe and Japan. Despite numerous lineup changes, Latimer has maintained Camel through various incarnations. The band influenced countless progressive and symphonic rock musicians with their melodic approach. Camel represents progressive rock's more lyrical, melodic side, demonstrating that prog could be both sophisticated and beautiful without overwhelming complexity.
Camel vinyl records (55)
CAMEL Another Night (1976 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four prong centre also including Lunar Sea. Issued in a Decca company die cut paper sleeve the vinyl appears in excellent condition with only light signs of play FR13656)
£17.00 used
ANDRE PREVIN Camelot (1960 UK 8-track mono LP on the rough textured orange label featuring music from the Lerner & Loewe production front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear & the vinyl remains in Excellent condition & still looks barely played BPG62154) Track Listing: I Wonder What The King Is Doing Tonight What Do The Simple Folks Do I Loved You Once In Silence Then You May Take Me To The Fair March If Ever I Would Leave You The Lusty Month Of May The Simple Joys Of Maidenhood
£12.00 used
CAMEL The Snow Goose (Classic 1975 UK first press 16-track LP inspired by Paul Gallicos short story an understandable favourite among prog fans & if you dont have it in your collection then you should have [.]. The fully-laminated picture sleeve shows little of its age & is complete with the illustrated insert whilst the vinyl remains in near as new condition - A great copy of this British Prog staple
£50.00 used
CAMEL Rain Dances (1977 US 9-track vinyl LP notable for being the first to feature replacement bass player and serious catch ex-Caravan Richard Sinclair with former King Crimson saxophonist Mel Collins picture sleeve with deletion cut corner & album credits inner. The sleeve shows very little wear leaving it in excellent whilst the vinyl has a few light surface scuff with no real impact on play JXS-7035) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
CAMEL Rain Dances (1977 US 9-track LP notable for being the first to feature replacement bass player and serious catch ex-Caravan Richard Sinclair with former King Crimson saxophonist Mel Collins picture sleeve with a deletion cut on the bottomg edge. The sleeve has only a few light signs of storage wear whilst the vinyl has only light signs of play PB9858) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
CAMEL Moonmadness (1976 UK first issue 7-track vinyl LP the highly accomplished [and for many the bands best] follow-up to its vital predecessor The Snow Goose. Housed in a textured gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl remains near as new with few signs of play TXS-R115) Track Listing: A1
£56.00 used
CAMEL The Snow Goose (1975 UK 7 single with an intact four prong centre also including Freefall Decca company die-cut paper sleeve. Aside from a few very light paper scuffs the vinyl is in excellent condition FR13603)
£28.00 used
ABU HAFLA ORCHESTRA Wanna Buy A Camel . (1978 Israeli 8-track LP with wonderfully bizarre sleeve artwork. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl remains excellent with little sign of play BAN16744) Track Listing: 01 Salaam Aleikum 2:35 02 My Beautiful Fatma 3:10 03 All Night Long 3:35 04 Mecca Whoopee 3:00 05 Wanna Buy A Camel
£50.00 used
CAMEL Mirage (1974 UK first press 5-track LP often voted one of the Top 100 Progressive Rock albums of all time. This is a one previous owner example bought new on release & stored in near pristine condition ever since. The sleeve is the first issue Robert Stace printed design & is complete with the all too often missing band picture/credits insert
£139.00 used
CAMEL Mirage (1974 UK first press 5-track vinyl LP often voted one of the Top 100 Progressive Rock albums of all time. The matrices read: XZAL-12754P-2W / XZAL-12755P-2W. The matt sleeve displays the original Robert Stace printed design and has just minor shelfwear and comes complete with the all too often missing band picture / credits insert while the vinyl remains in EX condition with minor play
£84.00 used