Soft Machine - Third; Fourth; Fifth - Multiple titles - LP Albums (multiple items) - Stereo - 1970

Soft Machine – Progressive Jazz Rock Masterpieces (3 Original LPs Collection)

Third • Fourth • Fifth

A museum-worthy collection of three iconic Soft Machine albums, documenting the band’s most influential and experimental period. This carefully curated set captures the evolution of Soft Machine from psychedelic roots into progressive jazz-rock pioneers, featuring long-form compositions, virtuosic musicianship and historically important original pressings.

This is not a random bundle, but a coherent collector’s set spanning the band’s most sought-after era (1970–1972).

Included Albums

1. Soft Machine – Third (1970)
• Landmark double-length compositions
• Includes Facelift (18:54)
• Original Columbia stereo pressing
• Deep red Columbia labels
• Widely regarded as one of the greatest progressive jazz albums ever recorded

2. Soft Machine – Fourth (1971)
• Transitional masterpiece bridging jazz fusion and avant-prog
• Features Teeth, Kings and Queens
• Original Columbia stereo pressing
• Essential for any serious Soft Machine collector

3. Soft Machine – Fifth (1972)
• Further refined jazz-fusion direction
• Includes All White and Drop
• Embassy / CBS pressing
• Highly respected later-era studio album

Collection Details

Artist: Soft Machine
Albums: Third / Fourth / Fifth
Labels: Columbia / Embassy (CBS)
Countries: USA & Europe
Years: 1970–1972
Genre: Progressive Rock / Jazz Fusion / Avant-Prog

Condition (Conservative grading)
• Vinyl: VG+
• Clean surfaces, light hairlines only
• No deep scratches
• Plays very well with minimal background noise
• Sleeves: VG+
• Strong colors, intact edges
• Minor age-related wear only
• Original artwork fully preserved

All records stored in protective inner and outer sleeves.

Why this collection is special

Three core Soft Machine albums in one lot
Represents the band’s most influential era
Original pressings with correct labels
Ideal for collectors, audiophiles and prog historians
Rare opportunity to acquire this complete artistic chapter in one auction

This set tells a complete musical story — from the groundbreaking experimentation of Third to the refined fusion sound of Fifth.

Packaging & Shipping
• Records removed from sleeves
• Packed professionally in sturdy LP mailer
• Extra cardboard protection
• Shipped with tracking & insurance
• Worldwide shipping available