Artist: Roy Harper
Genre: Folk Rock/Progressive
Roy Harper is a British singer-songwriter whose uncompromising artistic vision and influential guitar work earned him respect among peers including Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd, even as mainstream success proved elusive. His albums, from 'Stormcock' to 'HQ,' showcased his literary lyrics and complex compositions. Led Zeppelin's song 'Hats Off to (Roy) Harper' acknowledged his influence. Harper's refusal to compromise his artistic vision for commercial success made him a cult figure representing rock's most principled traditions. His influence on folk-rock and progressive music extended through artists who valued authenticity over commercialism.
Roy Harper vinyl records
52 Roy Harper new and used vinyl albums and singles UK sellers
ROY HARPER Bullinamingvase (Classic 1977 UK 7-track Stereo LP including the withdrawn Watford Gap with Wings backing which was removed from later pressings complete with illustrated lyric inner picture sleeve. This should have made Roy a star but sadly it was not to be. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear & the vinyl remains near as new with few signs of play SHSP4060) Track Listing: 01
£28.00 used
ROY HARPER One Of Those Days In England (1977 UK A label demonstration sample vinyl 7 for the single release with intact original four prong centre also featuring Watford Gap featuring Wings as the backing band retail issue picture sleeve.The sleeve has only light wear whilst the vinyl shows little evidence of play HAR5120)
£28.00 used
ROY HARPER One Of Those Days In England (1977 UK 7 vinyl single with intact four-prong centre also including Watford Gap featuring Wings as the backing band picture sleeve. The sleeve has some notable wear to the opening edge and a little general storage wear whilst the vinyl has only a few light spindle marks to indicate play HAR5120)
£12.00 used
ROY HARPER Work Of Heart (1982 UK 6-track vinyl LP released on Harpers own Public label complete with picture/lyric inner picture sleeve. This LP was actually awarded Album of the Year by The Sunday Times. The sleeve has a 1 seam split to the top otherwise displays minimal wearwhilst the vinyl shows little signs of play a really nice example PUBLP5001) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used
ROY HARPER Valentine (1974 UK 10-track LP on the Harvest label with The Gramophone Co. text picture sleeve with lyric booklet offer address on the back and with record company advertising inner. The sleeve displays just a little light general wear which for a mainly white sleeve is remarkable whilst the vinyl is Excellent & shows just a few light paper scuffs here or there with the odd area of axial wear - a really nice example SHSP4027) Track Listing: 1
£56.00 used
ROY HARPER The Sophisticated Beggar (1977 UK fourth issue of the rare 1966 13-track stereo debut LP picture sleeve. The sleeve shows little wear & the vinyl has minimal sign of play - A nice copy of this hard to find release BBX502) Track Listing: 1. China Girl 2. Goldfish 3. Sophisticated Beggar 4
£34.00 used
ROY HARPER Flat Baroque And Berserk (1979 UK third issue of the classic 1970 12-track LP on green Harvest labels with EMI Records perimeter text front laminated gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve shows minimal shelfwear with a little foxing to the centre spread & the vinyl looks barely played SHVL766) Track Listing: 01
£28.00 used
ROY HARPER Folkjokeopus (1975 UK issue of the 1969 8-track stereo LP housed in a fully laminated picture sleeve with busy back cover design. The sleeve shows just a little light shelfwear and laminate lift whilst the vinyl remains in Excellent condition with fewsigns of play SLS50373) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used
ROY HARPER Dont You Think Were Forever (1974 UK demonstration copy 7 vinyl single with Male Chauvinist Pig Blues housed in a Harvest company die-cut sleeve HAR5080)
£23.00 used
ROY HARPER The Early Years (1977 UK issue of the 1967 9-track stereo LP formerly entiteld Come Out Fighting Ghengis Smith housed in a front laminated picture sleeve variant. The sleeve shows minimal wear and the vinyl appears barely playedCBS31544) Track Listing: 1. Freak Street 2. You Dont Need Money 3
£23.00 used