Artist: Enid
Genre: Progressive Rock
The Enid are an English progressive rock band formed in 1974 by Robert John Godfrey, known for their classical-influenced progressive rock and independent approach. The band creates symphonic rock combining classical music structures with rock instrumentation, often featuring orchestral arrangements. The Enid have maintained complete independence throughout their career, self-releasing albums and maintaining artistic control. Their music is characterized by elaborate compositions, romantic themes, and Godfrey's keyboard work. Despite never achieving major commercial success, The Enid built a devoted cult following and pioneered fan-funded recording. They've released numerous albums and continue performing, maintaining their vision despite commercial pressures. The Enid represent progressive rock's most independent, classically-influenced wing, demonstrating that bands can sustain long careers through devoted fan bases without commercial compromise. They continue as one of prog rock's longest-running independent acts.
Enid vinyl records (23)
THE ENID In The Region Of The Summer Stars (1976 UK orange & yellow EMI International label 7-track vinyl LP featuring the British prog bands debut. The picture sleeve has some light shelfwear and creasing and the vinyl has minimal signs of play INS3005) Track Listing: 1. The Fool.../...The Falling Tower 2
£28.00 used
THE ENID Aerie Faerie Nonsense (Scarce 1983 UK reworking of the 1977 5-track LP self released on the bands own label. Both the picture sleeve variant and vinyl are excellent ENID6) Track Listing: A Heroes Life Ondine Interlude Bridal Dance The Song Of Fand
£17.00 used
THE ENID Aerie Faerie Nonsense (1977 UK 5-track LP housed in a matt picture sleeve with full lyrics to the epic Fand printed on the back. The sleeve has a some paper loss to the back with minor storagewear and the vinyl looks seldom playedINS3012) Track Listing: 1. Prelude 2. Mayday Galliard 3. Ondine 4
£17.00 used
THE ENID Six Pieces (1979 UK Pye label 6-track vinyl LP first issue picture sleeve. The sleeve reveals minimal edge wear and the vinyl looks barely played NH116) Track Listing: The Punch And Judy Man Once She Was (Scarborough Faire) The Ringmaster Sanctus The Hall Of Mirrors The Dreamer
£23.00 used
THE ENID Lovers & Fools (1986 UK Dojo Records 13-track double LP compilation gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve does have some notable edge scuffing and spine wear whilst the vinyl shows few signs of play DOJOLP24) Track Listing: 1. Fantasy on Scarborough Fayre 2. Hall of Mirrors 3. Sheets of Blue 4
£12.00 used
THE ENID Dambusters March / Land Of Hope & Glory - Blue Vinyl (1979 UK 2-track 7 vinyl single pressed on TRANSLUCENT BLUE vinyl also includes The Skyeboat Song picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some light signs of wear but the vinyl is insuperb barely played condition 7P106) Track Listing: 1. Dambusters March / Land Of Hope & Glory 2
£12.00 used
THE ENID Touch Me (1983 UK 5-track vinyl LP a re-issue of the 1979 Pye pressing enhanced using digital reverb to add a spatial dimension to fill out the sound of the original recordings. This sleeve does show some noticeable edgewear whilst the vinyl looks rarely played ENID15)
£14.00 used
VARIOUS Benidorm - Y Viva España (1973 Spanish 12-track compilation LP fully laminated pinched spine picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light creasing & the vinyl remains in lovely condition with few signs of play OL-1) Track Listing: Voces Unidas – Y Viva España 3:24 Grupo Flamenco – Sevillanas 2:28 Michel – Ojos De España (Spanish Eyes) 2:23 Maria Jesús Y Su Acordeón – Campanera 3:16 Tuna Universitaria De Barcelona – Clavelitos 2:53 Michel – Denia (Guarania) 2:22 Albert Band – Un Rayo Del Sol (Fernando) 3:18 José Lara – Perdido Amor 2:14 Hermanos Vargas – Taka-Takata 2:20 Orq
£14.00 used
THE ENID Six Pieces (1979 UK Pye label 6-track vinyl LP first issue picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light scuffing/wear especially at edges whilst the vinyl shows only the lightest signs of play NH116) Track Listing: The Punch And Judy Man Once She Was (Scarborough Faire) The Ringmaster Sanctus The Hall Of Mirrors The Dreamer
£14.00 used
THE ENID Salome (1986 UK 5-track vinyl LP issued on the bands own label housed in a glossy picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear whilst the vinyl appears barely played ENID10)
£12.00 used