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 Hamburger Concerto (1974 UK 5-track LP including the six-part title suite internal pocket gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: Delitiæ Musicae Harem Scarem La Cathedrale De Strasbourg Birth Hamburger Concerto: i. Starter ii
£28.00 used
FOCUS House Of The King (1978 Dutch 9-track vinyl lp compilation of the prog giants greatest songs from the early 70s including Hocus Pocus and Sylvia glossy picture sleeve has a little edge ware and a small indentation the reverse shows some light ring ware however the vinyl looks almost unplayed
£23.00 used
FOCUS – Mother Focus (1975 UK Audio Club of Britain 12-track vinyl LP featuring the bands fifth studio album that blends progressive rock with funk influences. The album includes tracks like I Need A Bathroom Bennie Helder and Father Bach showcasing the bands versatility and musical innovation
£28.00 used
FOCUS Moving Waves (Original 1971 UK Blue Horizon label 6-track LP including the full version of Hocus Pocus plus Side 2 which is entirley devoted to Eruption. The sleeve shows a little shelfwear with a small sticker mark to the back top corner whilst the vinyl appears Excellent with few signs of play) Track Listing: A1
£28.00 used
PERFECT ZEBRAS Another Love Story (1982 UK 7 vinyl single also including Standby For Shangri-La picture sleeve FOS3)
£7.99 used
FOCUS Mother Focus (1975 UK 12-track LP housed in a lightly textured picture sleeve. The cover shows some light edge scuffing & shelfwear whilst the vinyl is Excellent with minimal signs of use) Track Listing: 1. Mother Focus 2. I Need A Bathroom 3. Bennie Helder 4. Soft Vanilla 5. Hard Vanilla 6
£12.00 used
FOCUS In And Out Of Focus (1973 US Polydor label reissue of the 1970 8-track vinyl LP the debut album [aka Focus Plays Focus] by the Dutch rockers. Issued in the UK printed single-pocket picture sleeve which displays a little shelfwear at theedges while the vinyl shows only minor evidence of play) Track Listing: A1
£17.00 used
RONNIE ALDRICH & HIS TWO PIANOS with THE LONDON FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA Focus On Ronnie Aldrich (1976 UK 24-track double vinyl LP featuring such classic numbers as The Way We Were MacArthur Park Amazing Grace and A Whiter Shade Of Pale amongst many others front laminated gatefold picture sleeve with notes by Arthur Bannister in the centre spread
£14.00 used
CHARLIE KUNZ Focus On (1970s UK 77-track double vinyl LP compilation gatefold picture sleeve FOS35/6) Track Listing: Let The Great Big World Keep Turning Daddy Wouldnt Buy Me A Bow-Wow The Galloping Major Im Shy Mary Ellen Katie Connor Get Out And Get Under If I Should Plant A Tiny Seed Of Love The Army Of Todays All Right Ship Ahoy In The Twi-Twi-Twilight Shes A Lassie From Lancashire Lily Of Laguna You Made Me Love You Ta-Ra-Ra-Boom-De-Ay Ill Be Your Sweetheart Brighton For Months And Months And Months Goodbye Dolly Grey If Those Lips Could Only Speak Comrades Stay In Your Own Back Yard My Brudda Sylvest Ill Make A Man Of You Joshu-Ah I Belong To Glasgow Down The Road I Like Your Old French Bonnet On The Good Ship Yacki Hicki Doo La Wait Till The Clouds Roll By Darling Mabel The Ship I Love Hold Your Hand Out Naughty Boy I Was A Good Little Girl Till I Met You In The Good Old Summer Time Oh
£12.00 used
FOCUS In And Out Of Focus (1973 US issue of the 1970 6-track compilation LP picture sleeve with small deletion notch cut. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear and the vinyl remains in great condition with few signs of play SAS7404) Track Listing: Focus (Instrumental) Why Dream Happy Nightmare (Mescaline) Anonymus Black Beauty Focus (Vocal)
£23.00 used