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 Folkjokeopus (Rare 1969 UK 8-track MONO LP on the original blue & turquoise Liberty label fully laminated picture sleeve. Apart from a little laminate lift at the spine both the sleeve & vinyl are otherwise Near Mint. Very late for amono & tough to find this is a stunning collectors copy
£139.00 used
ROY HARPER Bullinamingvase (1977 UK second issue 6-track vinyl LP where Breakfast With You replaces the controversial & withdrawn Watford Gap. This early second pressing with the lyric inner including the lyrics to Breakfast With You isnow harder to find than the original issue. Contemporary fans of Roy picked up the first pressing & later converts picked up the re-issue so the people that actually bought this pressing with the reprinted card lyric inners were few & far b Track Listing: etween
£23.00 used
ROY HARPER Stormcock (1979 UK issue of the classic 1971 4-track LP on a green Harvest label with EMI Records perimeter text gatefold picture sleeve. Featuring the blistering guitar work of a certain Jimmy Page credited as S.Flavius Mercuriusonon The Same Old Rock. The cover has some light scuffing & cosmetic wear & the vinyl grades EX/EX- with light signs of play SHVL789) Track Listing: 1
£39.00 used
ROY HARPER One Of Those Days In England (Bullinamingvase) (1977 US 7-track vinyl LP renamed after the single for the American audience also including Watford Gap US card picture sleeve. The sleeve has just a little wear to the edges and corners whilst the vinyl has only light paper scuffs CHR1138) Track Listing: 1
£20.00 used
ROY HARPER Folkjokeopus (1986 UK issue of the 1969 8-track vinyl LP picture sleeve reproducing the original album artwork. The sleeve shows a few minor scuffs and a little edgewear and vinyl remains in Excellent condition with only light signs of play AWL1003)
£17.00 used
ROY HARPER Harper 1970-1975 (1978 UK 12-track compilation LP pulling in some of Roys classics from Flat Baroque to HQ front laminated picture sleeve. The sleeve shows a little storage wear mostly to the unlaminated back while the vinyl remains in excellent condition with light signs of play SHSM2025) Track Listing: Dont You Grieve I Hate The White Man Tom Tiddlers Ground Me And My Woman Little Lady South Africa Forbidden Fruit Ill See You Again Commune Another Day [Live] When An Old Cricketer Leaves The Crease Home [Studio Version]
£17.00 used
ROY HARPER Valentine (Late 70s UK second issue of the 1974 10-track Harvest LP with transitional EMI Records Ltd label text one side & picture sleeve that still has the lyric booklet offer address on the back. This must have been one of the earlier second issues as this copy comes with the mail order only eight page illustrated lyric booklet with die cut cover so the original owner must have been lucky when he sent off for it & picked up one of the last few available
£56.00 used
ROY HARPER HQ (1975 UK 7-track vinyl LP with EMI Records Ltd label perimeter text featuring the Peel favourite When An Old Cricketer Leaves The Crease including guest appearances from Led Zeppelins John Paul Jones along with Dave Gilmour Bill Bruford and Chris Spedding picture sleeve. The sleeve has a small seam split to the top and the vinyl shows only a few signs of play SHSP4046) Track Listing: 1
£23.00 used
ROY HARPER Flat Baroque And Berserk (1969 UK 12-track LP with Gramophone Co text & with the H.Ash credit on the label front laminated gatefold picture sleeve. The sleeve has some storage and edgewear with a small anotation to the inner gatefold whilst the vinyl remains excellent with just a few light cosmetic surface marks
£56.00 used
ROY HARPER Lifemask (1978 UK second issue of the 1973 6-track vinyl LP with EMI Records label perimeter text featuring re-workings of some of the songs from the soundtrack to the film Made plus the mammoth The Lords Prayer includingBrian Davison from The Nice on drums and guitar courtesy of Jimmy Page
£28.00 used










