Artist: Focus
Genre: Progressive Rock
Focus is a Dutch progressive rock band formed in Amsterdam in 1969, best known for their instrumental virtuosity and the distinctive yodeling of flautist Thijs van Leer. The band achieved international success with their 1971 hit 'Hocus Pocus,' showcasing their unique blend of rock, jazz, and classical influences. Their progressive style emphasized complex compositions and exceptional musicianship, particularly from guitarist Jan Akkerman. Albums like 'Moving Waves' and 'Focus 3' demonstrated their ability to balance accessibility with ambitious arrangements, making them one of Europe's most successful progressive rock exports of the early 1970s, inspiring countless musicians with their technical skill and creative approach to rock instrumentation.
Focus vinyl records (58)
FOCUS Moving Waves (1971 UK first issue 6-track LP the second studio album from the Dutch rock band including the full 6:35 version of Hocus Pocus & the side long Eruption picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: Hocus Pocus 6:35 Le Clochard (Bread) 1:55 Janis 3:00 Moving Waves 2:30 Focus II 4:00 Eruption 22:35
£56.00 used
FOCUS Ship Of Memories (1976 US 9-track compilation LP remixed by Mike Vernon who also provides the notes on the back of the sleeve picture sleeve with small deletion corner cut. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear and apart from a minor surface scuff on side B the vinyl remains in excellent condition with few signs of play SA7531) Track Listing: Ps March Cant Believe My Eyes Focus V Out Of Vesuvius Glider Red Sky At Night Spoke the Lord Creator Crackers Ship Of Memories
£23.00 used
FOCUS Mother Focus (1975 UK 12-track vinyl LP the bands fifth album and it marks a slight change in direction mixing some funk based songs into the progressive rock sound housed in a great illustrated psychedelic sleeve by Rob Peters. The sleeve shows minimal wear with some light shelf/ringwear & the vinyl looks barely played - a fantastic example) Track Listing: 1
£28.00 used
FOCUS Hamburger Concerto (1974 UK 5-track vinyl LP including the six-part title suite The internal-pocket gatefold picture sleeve has just a little discolouration to the edges whilst the vinyl remains in excellent condition with only light signsof play) Track Listing: Delitiæ Musicae Harem Scarem La Cathedrale De Strasbourg Birth Hamburger Concerto: i
£17.00 used
FOCUS Hocus Pocus (1971 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including Janis Polydor company die-cut paper sleeve) Track Listing: 1. Hocus Pocus 2. Janis
£11.00 used
FOCUS Moving Waves (Original 1973 Japanese 6-track LP including the hit single Hocus Pocus pasted picture sleeve complete with Japanese/ lyric insert and light green quote obi-strip. The sleeve & obi reveal just the lightest signs of wear& the vinyl remains excellent with only a few light signs of play MP2311) Track Listing: 1
£45.00 used
FOCUS Sylvia (1972 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also including House Of The King Polydor company die-cut paper sleeve)
£9.00 used
FOCUS Moving Waves (1974 UK second issue of the 1971 6-track LP including the full length version of Hocus Pocus matte picture sleeve. The sleeve & vinyl appear in Excellent condition 2931002) Track Listing: 01. Hocus Pocus 6:35 02. Le Clochard 1:55 03. Janis 3:00 04. Moving Waves 2:30 05. Focus II 4:00 06
£12.00 used
FOCUS In And Out Of Focus (1977 Japanese promotional sample of the 1970 7-track vinyl LP with custom black on white printed labels picture sleeve Japanese/lyric insert & obi-strip EMS-80883) Track Listing: 1. Focus (Instrumental) 2. House Of The King 3. Why Dream 4. Happy Nightmare 5. Anonymous 6
£50.00 used
RAY CHARLES Focus On (1975 UK 24-track double LP compilation including Take These Chains Unchain My Heart Hit The Road Jack & Georgia On My Mind fully laminated gatefold picture sleeve with illustrated sleevenote by Arthur Pelteret. The sleeve shows just a little light wear & the vinyl has just light signs of play FOSU1/2) Track Listing: Record One: 1
£23.00 used