Artist: Pretty Things
Genre: Rock
The Pretty Things were a British rock band formed in London in 1963 who were initially even more raw and rebellious than the Rolling Stones. Their evolution from R&B to psychedelia produced 'S.F. Sorrow' (1968), widely considered the first rock opera, predating The Who's 'Tommy.' Original members Phil May and Dick Taylor (a founding member of the Stones) led the band through various incarnations. Their influence far exceeded their commercial success, with artists from David Bowie to The Ramones acknowledging their debt. The Pretty Things represented rock's ability to evolve from primitive energy to sophisticated concept albums while maintaining authenticity.
Pretty Things vinyl records
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THE PRETTY THINGS Parachute (1970 US first issue 13-track stereo LP on Rare Earth a Motown off-shoot intended for Psychedelic & underground Rock releases. This album carries right on from where the magnificent SF Sorrow left off & is equallydeserving of prime shelf space gatefold pocket picture sleeve with deletion cut
£67.00 used
THE PRETTY THINGS The Pretty Things (1964 UK first pressing 4-track 7 Mono EP with intact three prong centre featuring Dont Bring Me Down Big Boss Man Rosalyn and Well Be Together front laminated flipback picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal wear with the vintage price penned to the top flipback whilst the vinyl is Excellent with just a few very faint paper scuffs to indicate play - a superb copy
£84.00 used
THE PRETTY THINGS Cry To Me (1965 UK 7 vinyl single with intact original three prong centre also featuring Get A Buzz Fontana company die cut paper sleeve. The vinyl has a light sticker removal mark to the side A label with the play surface showing only light hairlines TF585)
£17.00 used
THE PRETTY THINGS The Pretty Things (Sealed 2014 UK/EU limited edition LP pressed on 180 Gram Heavyweight Vinyl. Originally released in 1965 their legendary debut attempting to outdo The Stones with gritty versions of Bo Diddley songssuch as Road Runner recorded way up in the red. Housed in a picture sleeve and remains factory sealed in the hype-stickered shrink) Track Listing: Not only did this challenge the Stones on the British R&B front it probably beat them
£34.00 new
THE PRETTY THINGS Parachute (1970 UK first press 13-track stereo LP on the Harvest label with no EMI boxed logo & The Gramophone Co. Ltd perimeter label print. Recorded at Abbey Road with Beatles engineer Norman Smith. The gatefold picturesleeve is front laminated & in Very Good condition [tiny paper tear] with light ageing
£56.00 used
![The Pretty Things Honey, I Need [Live] - Black Vinyl UK 7 vinyl single record CRUSTACEAN29 Fruits De Mer Records 2012 on vinyl](https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0566/5105/5295/files/the-pretty-things-honey-i-need-live-black-vinyl-uk-7-inch-vinyl-single-crustacean29-764359.jpg?v=1736247718 "The Pretty Things Honey, I Need [Live] - Black Vinyl UK 7 vinyl single record CRUSTACEAN29 Fruits De Mer Records 2012 on vinyl")
THE PRETTY THINGS Honey I Need (2010 UK 7 vinyl single which was recorded live at the 100 Club in London in December 2010 plus demo of I Can Never Say [taken from an 1965 recording]. The vinyl [with labels designed to look vintage] looks barely played issued in the picture sleeve CRUSTACEAN29) Track Listing: A1
£12.00 used
THE PRETTY THINGS Live At The BBC (2021 UK limited edition triple album 3-LP pressed on 180-gram White Vinyl - featuring 39-tracks across 6 sides spanning 1964-2018. Restored and remastered by EROC compiled & curated by Colin Harper.Gatefold picture sleeve with photo-laden booklet and liner notes by Richard Morton Jack and Chris Welch
£39.99 new
THE PRETTY THINGS S.F. Sorrow (1976 Japanese 13-track promo sample stereo vinyl LP repackaging of the classic 1968 with custom black on white labels EMI labels housed in a unique picture sleeve with Japanese/lyric booklet and ear picture obi-strip. The sleeve displays somelight general wear and the obi has a small 2cm tear on the back but is otherwise complete and the vinyl has minimal signs of play EMS-80711) Track Listing: A1 Private Sorrow A2 S
£139.00 used
THE PRETTY THINGS The Pretty Things (1965 UK first pressing 12-track mono LP on the rough textured black and silver Fontana label. Their legendary debut attempting [and succeeding] to outdo The Stones with gritty versions of Bo Diddley songssuch as Road Runner recorded way up into the red. The front laminated FLIPBACK picture sleeve remains in good condition with some notable edge wear with paper loss/foxing and creasing
£84.00 used
THE PRETTY THINGS Let Me Hear The Choir Sing (1984 UK 16-track compilation LP pulling together some rare tracks from their first two LPs & their early Fontana singles picture sleeve with fold out illustrated narrative insert. The sleeve shows some spine scuffing and a little general shelfwear whilst the vinyl has just the odd light surface scuff - an excellent copy ED139) Track Listing: Rosalyn Big Boss Man Dont Bring Me Down Road Runner Judgement Day Big City Mama Keep Your Big Mouth Shut 13 Chester Street Honey I Need I Can Never Say Oh Baby Doll Shes Fine Shes Mine Get A Buzz Well Play House Youll Never Do It Baby I Want Your Love
£17.00 used