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 The Unknown Soldier (1980 UK 10-track LP featuring several songs written in collaboration with David Gilmour & a wonderful duet with Kate Bush on You which probably explains the To Kate With Love Roy x scratched in the vinyl run off area(.) complete with illustrated lyric inner picture sleeve
£23.00 used
ROY HARPER An Introduction to Roy Harper (Rare 1975 US official Chrysalis label promotional-only LP featuring a fifty-minute radio show presented by Bob Harris. Included in this unique insight are conversations with Paul McCartney Ian Anderson Dave Gilmour & Roy himself along with musical interludes; housed in a unique tracklist sleeve with printed biography detail
£95.00 used
ROY HARPER Bullinamingvase (1977 UK first press 6-track LP including the withdrawn track Watford Gap which features Wings on backing duties & was replaced with Breakfast With You on all later pressing as a result of complaints from Blue Boar Services. The album is complete with the lyric inner & bonus white title label 7 vinyl EP [PSR407] including Tom Tiddlers Ground Referendum & Another Day
£39.00 used
ROY HARPER & JIMMY PAGE Whatever Happened To Jugula. (1985 UK 8-track vinyl LP fantastic collaboration of the two innovators of rock music also featuring Tony Franklin listed as performing [Electric bass and numerous oustanding visitis to the mirror and well worth listening to.] and Nik Green [Horrific facial contortions a few cans of Special Brew even more Home Brew & even more residue - and a keyboard genius
£28.00 used
ROY HARPER Bullinamingvase (1977 UK first issue 6-track LP with a Factory Sample sticker on the label featuring Watford Gap which features Wings on backing duties & was replaced with Breakfast With You on all later pressings as a result of complaints from Blue Boar Services picture sleeve complete with lyric inner & bonus 3-track vinyl 7 [PSR407] in its respective sleeve
£56.00 used
ROY HARPER Return Of The Sophisticated Beggar (1970 UK 14-track stereo repackage of the original 1966 Sophisticated Beggar Mono private press LP front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a degree of shelfwear with some creasing & a little discolouration in places & the vinyl remains in EX-/EX condition with just a few light surface scuffs to show for nearly fifty years
£28.00 used
ROY HARPER Come Out Fighting Ghengis Smith (1967 UK plain orange label 9-track stereo LP produced by Shel Talmy & guest starring Keith Mansfield front laminated picture sleeve with album notes by Bert Jansch. The sleeve displays some light wear for its vintage with just a few creases to the laminate & corner wear the non-laminated back has just a little light ringwear
£39.00 used
ROY HARPER Lifemask (1973 UK 6-track vinyl LP with The Gramophone Co label perimeter text featuring re-workings of some of the songs from the soundtrack to the film Made plus the mammoth The Lords Prayer including Brian Davison from The Nice on drums and guitar courtesy of Jimmy Page. Great fold-out picture sleeve with integral portrait inner pocket
£34.00 used
ROY HARPER Valentine (Late 70s UK issue of the 1974 10-track LP with EMI Records Ltd label text housed in a picture sleeve which still has the lyric booklet offer address on the back. The sleeve is Excellent with only minor shelf wear & thevinyl appears barely played SHSP4027) Track Listing: 1. Forbidden Fruit 2
£28.00 used
ROY HARPER Folkjokeopus (1970 UK 8-track stereo vinyl LP produced by Shel Talmy fully laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve has some light shelfwear with all edges intact and clearly legible spine print. The vinyl shows only a few faint inaudible scuffs as evidence of play. A nice example of this over forty five year old pressing LBS83231) Track Listing: 1
£34.00 used