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)
NEIL DIAMOND Focus On (1975 UK 25-track double LP featuring a selection of early recordings including the original versions of songs that became hits for other artists such as The Boat That I Row Red Red Wine & Im A Believer. The gatefoldpicture sleeve is Excellent with some minor ring wear the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with the odd faint paper hairline not affecting play FOSM7/8) Track Listing: Record One: 1
£14.00 used
FOCUS Dutch Masters (Original 1975 US-only 10-track vinyl compilation LP featuring Moving Waves Sylvia and two versions of Hocus Pocus unique colour picture sleeve. The sleeve has some general storage wear to show for its vintage while thevinyl remains excellent with light signs of play SASD-7505) Track Listing: 1
£34.00 used
FOCUS Hamburger Concerto (1974 US yellow Atco label 5-track LP picture sleeve with deletion notch. The sleeve shows only a little light storage wear & the vinyl has a few light hairlines leaving it Excellent SD36-100) Track Listing: 1. Delitiae Musicae 2. Harem Scarem 3. La Cathedrale De Strasbourg 4
£17.00 used
FOCUS Harem Scarem (1974 UK injection moulded 7 vinyl single also featuring Early Birth Polydor die-cut company sleeve. The vinyl remains in excellent condition with little play)
£9.00 used
EARL HINES The Real Earl Hines - Recorded Live. In Concert (1965 UK 7-track deep groove mono LP recorded live at the Little Theatre NYC on 7th March 1964 front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows very little wear & the vinyl is Excellent with just minor evidence of play ATL5031) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used
FOCUS Ship Of Memories (1976 UK 9-track stereo LP featuring previously unissued recordings from the aborted 1973-1974 rehearsal sessions for the follow-up to Focus 3 matte picture sleeve. Both the sleeve & vinyl are in Excellent condition with light signs of wear & play SHSP4068) Track Listing: 1
£28.00 used
JACQUES LOUSSIER Focus On (1978 UK 12-track stereo double LP of recordings made between 1962-67 by the Loussier Trio synonymous throughout the world with their stylised jazz renditions of the works of J.S. Bach including their famous versionof Air On A G String as used in the Hamlet Cigar commercial in Britain
£17.00 used
FOCUS Ship Of Memories (1976 Dutch 1976 EMI-Bovema 9-track LP featuring previously unissued recordings from the aborted 1973-1974 rehearsal sessions for the follow-up to Focus 3 picture sleeve. The sleeve shows only light edgewear and the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: 1. Ps March 2. Cant Believe My Eyes 3
£17.00 used
STAN GETZ Focus On Stan Getz (1969 UK 17-track VSP double vinylLP featuring recordings dating between 1956-61 housed in a laminated gatefold picture sleeve with an unlaminated spine internal pockets and flipbacks. The sleeve displays some minor general wear with some crease in the laminate whilst the vinyl remains very clean with only light signs of play overall remains excellent SVSP29/30) Track Listing: Im Late Im Late Her Pan I Remember When Night Rider Once Upon A Time A Summer Afternoon This Cant Be Love Three Little Words Blues For Mary Jane There Will Never Be Another You Youre Blase Time After Time Too Close For Comfort Like Someone In Love How About You Smiles
£28.00 used
FOCUS In & Out Of Focus (1971 UK 8-track LP their debut album including the single House Of The King housed in a striking optical illusion pink & purple polka-dot gatefold sleeve. The sleeve shows only a little mild ageing/corner creasing &the vinyl is in excellent condition with few signs of play)1 Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used