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 (1973 Italian 6-track LP housed in the familair purple tinted picture sleeve with the band members head shot set within a waves background. The sleeve has some light edgewear and minor scuffs whilst the vinyl is in excellent condition with only a few very light paper scuffs) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used
MARY OHARA Focus On Mary OHara (1978 UK 25-track compilation double LP front laminated gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear & the vinyl is flawless FOS49/50) Track Listing: The Weaving Song The Quiet Land Of Erin The Bonnie Boy She Moved Thro The Fair The Spanish Lady My Lagan Love A Ballynure Ballad The Next Market Day Ceol An Phiobaire (The Music Of The Piper) I Wish I Had The Shepherds Lamb Eileen Aroon My Brown Haired Boy The Stuttering Lovers The Minstrel Boy I Have A Bonnet Trimmed With Blue Ballinderry Believe Me If All Those Endearing Young Charms Anonns Anoll (To And Fro) I Know Where Im Going The Spinning Wheel Paddys Wife I Know My Love I Will Walk With My Love (My Bold Irish Boy) Loves Young Dream Gaelic Hymn In Praise Of The Mother Of God
£14.00 used
FOCUS At The Rainbow (1973 US 7-track vinyl LP recorded live at the Rainbow Theatre London on 5th May 1973 housed in a superb die-cut fold-out stage style picture sleeve. The sleeve shows some light edge scuffing and ringwear whilst thevinyl has just the odd light surface scuff) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
FOCUS Moving Waves (1973 Italian issue of the 1971 6-track vinyl LP on the red Polydor label including the full version of Hocus Pocus picture sleeve. The sleeve shows light ringwear & the vinyl has a couple of light scuffs) Track Listing: 1. Hocus Pocus 2. Le Clochard 3. Janis 4. Moving Waves 5
£17.00 used
DIRTY DIKE Sucking On Prawns In The Moonlight (2017 UK limited edition 13-track double LP pressed on red and white swirl vinyl single pocket picture sleeve. The sleeve and vinyl are both in Near Mint condtion HFRLP040) Track Listing: A1 Great Attempt 4:16 A2 Alcoholic Tosser 2:56 A3 I Aint Got A Clue 2:48 A4 Mallory & Josephine 3:08 B1 Isleham Swamp 3:13 B2 The Lamb Shank Intermission 0:34 B3 Prawns 3:38 B4 Takeover 3:57 B5 Paper Tigers 4:55 C1 Me & You 3:08 C2 Crystal Cindy 5:35 C3 Feast 3:12 D1 Hold My Hands 4:11 D2 Posse Gang Eight Million 9:36
£45.00 used
FOCUS Moving Waves (2009 Dutch exclusive limited Music On Vinyl edition 6-track LP pressed on 180gram VIRGIN VINYL the second longplayer from the legendary Dutch progressive rock group originally released in 1971 includes the classic Hocus Pocus. The picture sleeve displays some light general whilst the vinyl looks barely played MOVLP023) Track Listing: 1
£28.00 new
FOCUS Mother Focus (1973 US 12-track vinyl LP picture sleeve which retains its open shrink. The sleeve has minimal wear while the vinyl looks seldom played SD36-117) Track Listing: 1. Mother Focus 2. I Need A Bathroom 3. Bennie Helder 4. Soft Vanilla 5. Hard Vanilla 6. Tropic Bird 7. Focus IV 8. Someones Crying
£34.00 used
FOCUS At The Rainbow (1973 UK first press 7-track LP recorded live at the Rainbow Theatre London on the 5th of May that year housed in a superb die-cut fold-out stage style picture sleeve. The sleeve displays a few light signs of shelf/edgewear from handling over the years & the vinyl shows only a few light signs of play) Track Listing: 1
£17.00 used
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 onlyshows some light spindle wear to inidicate play remaining Excellent condition) 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
£45.00 used
FOCUS Focus On Focus (1979 Dutch 14-track vinyl LP compilation featuring the hitsSylvia and Hocus Pocus picture sleeve. The sleeve has a small area of image loss to one corner and is otherwise Excellent while the vinyl looks barely played) Track Listing: A1 Tommy 3:20 A2 House Of The King 2:15 A3 No Hang Ups 2:54 A4 Sneezing Bull A5 Focus IV 3:55 A6 Anonymous 7:00 A7 Bennie Helder 3:31 B1 Sylvia 3:13 B2 Focus II 4:00 B3 Wingless B4 Hocus Pocus 3:15 B5 Harem Scarem B6 Mother Focus 3:03
£23.00 used










