Artist: Caravan
Genre: Progressive Rock
Caravan are an English progressive rock band formed in Canterbury in 1968, becoming one of the key bands of the Canterbury Scene. Founding members included Pye Hastings, Richard Sinclair, David Sinclair, and Richard Coughlan. Caravan created a distinctive style blending progressive rock with jazz influences, whimsical lyrics, and complex arrangements. Albums like 'In the Land of Grey and Pink' are considered Canterbury Scene classics. Their music featured extended instrumental passages, organ solos, and unconventional song structures, often with a lighter, more whimsical touch than other prog bands. Caravan went through numerous lineup changes but continued performing and recording across decades. They influenced progressive rock's more jazz-oriented wing and demonstrated that prog could be playful and sophisticated. Caravan remain active, representing the enduring appeal of Canterbury prog rock.
Caravan vinyl records (74)
CARAVAN Canterbury Tales The Best Of Caravan (1978 Japanese only 8-track London label vinyl LP originally relesed in the UK as a double album in 1976 includes the classic Waterloo Llly and the brilliant If I Could Do It All Over Again. Housed in a picture sleeve with lyric insert and British Rock 1600 obi-strip
£45.00 used
SHADY BARD Penguins (Rare 2006 UK limited edition of 500 only 2-track 7 single pressed on ICE-CLEAR VINYL also includes Dust wraparound picture sleeve with bonus cut and play icepark animal funset insert VAN117) Track Listing: 1. Penguins 2. Dust
£17.99 used
CARAVAN And I Wish I Were Stoned Dont Worry (1985 UK See For Miles 7-track compilation vinyl LP includes In The Land Of Grey And Pink No Backstage Pass and Memory Lain Hugh. The sleeve shows only a few signs of shelfwear and the vinyl looks barely played with labels free from spindle marks SEE46) Track Listing: 1
£50.00 used
CARAVAN Blind Dog At St. Dunstans (1976 US light blue label 9-track LP produced by David Hitchcock featuring bassist Mike Wedgewood taking over lead vocal duties on Chiefs & Indians from Pye Hastings picture sleeve with deletion saw cut. The sleeve [VG+] has some edge scuffing and ringwear whilst the vinyl has just a few light surface scuffs AL-4088) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
RELIEF/TREADMILL Split LP (2000 German 11-track vinyl LP with picture sleeve and lyric inner. Features 5 tracks by Relief and 6 tracks by Treadmill. Serves as a great showcase of European alternative rock and proof that they can match up withtheir transatlantic cousins. a great record. The sleeve does show some light edgewear but the vinyl itself remains excellent NUMBER003) Track Listing: A1 Relief – Intro A2 Relief – You Are Now Leaving A3 Relief – Waterfalls A4 Relief – Levin A5 Relief – Youll Never Know B1 Treadmill – Got Into It B2 Treadmill – Kicking Brakes B3 Treadmill – Allright Ok Syndrom B4 Treadmill – Missing Signal B5 Treadmill – Some Space Between B6 Treadmill – Berlin
£11.49 used
TUNNG The Pioneers (2006 UK strictly limited edition 1-track 7 single pressed on Etched Vinyl featuring a cover version of the Bloc Party track housed in a clear PVC sleeve with postcard size insert. VAN99V)
£12.00 used
SANTANA Caravanserai (Mid 70s UK graduated orange label issue of the 1972 10-track LP gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl appear in excellent condition) Track Listing: 1. Eternal Caravan Of Reincarnation 2. Waves Within 3. Look Up 4. Just In Time To See The Sun 5. Song Of The Wind 6. All The Love Of The Universe 7
£9.00 used
CARAVAN For Girls Who Grow Plump In The Night (Canterbury Progressive Rock 1973 UK red & white Deram label 7-track LP front laminated gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a bit of corner scuffing & is otherwise Excellent the vinyl is clean& in Excellent condition with little play SDL-R12) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used
SANTANA Caravanserai (1972 UK first issue 10-track vinyl LP gatefold picture sleeve with textured inner spread and original company inner sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelf / spine wear & the vinyl remains near as new with fewsigns of play) Track Listing: Eternal Caravan Of Reincarnation 4:25 Waves Within 3:54 Look Up (To See Whats Coming Down) 2:55 Just In Time To See The Sun 2:13 Song Of The Wind 6:03 All The Love Of The Universe 7:39 Future Primitive 4:20 Stone Flower 6:05 La Fuente Del Ritmo 4:30 Every Step Of The Way 9:06
£45.00 used
CARAVAN In The Land Of Grey & Pink (1971 UK first issue 5-track stereo LP on the tan-on-white Deram label the bands third & arguably most well-known album considered a classic by fans & critics alike [the album recently received a remastering overhaul by Porcupine Trees Steven Wilson]. The laminated grey & pink gatefold sleeve features cover art by Anne Marie Anderson & remains in Excellent condition with a few light creases in the laminate & minor shelf wear
£139.00 used