Genesis, Leviathan - Leviathan / Nursery Cryme - Multiple titles - レコード盤 - Japanese pressing - 1976

Genesis / Leviathan – Nursery Cryme / Leviathan – 2 Japanese Prog Rock LPs – Leviathan PROMO – OBI & Inserts – 1976/1978

Description

Genesis & Leviathan – Japanese Progressive Rock Vinyl Collection – 2 LPs – OBI & Inserts – Leviathan Promotional Pressing

A collection of two Japanese progressive rock LPs featuring Genesis – Nursery Cryme (怪奇骨董音楽箱) and Leviathan – Leviathan.

Both records are Japanese editions from the 1970s and retain their OBI strips and inserts.

Of particular interest to collectors, the Leviathan LP is a Japanese promotional pressing.

The collection brings together two different expressions of 1970s progressive rock: Genesis’ elaborate British progressive rock and Leviathan’s American progressive style, both featuring extended compositions and complex arrangements.

Highlights include Genesis’ “The Musical Box,” “The Return Of The Giant Hogweed” and “The Fountain Of Salmacis,” alongside Leviathan’s “Arabesque,” “Angela,” “Endless Dream” and “Quicksilver Clay.”

1. Genesis – Nursery Cryme
怪奇骨董音楽箱

Japanese reissue of Genesis’ Nursery Cryme, released in Japan in 1978.

This edition was issued by Charisma under catalogue number RJ-7302 and is a stereo JVC Supervinyl pressing presented in a gatefold sleeve.

The album includes seven tracks, ranging from shorter pieces to extended progressive-rock compositions such as the 10-minute “The Musical Box” and “The Return Of The Giant Hogweed.”

Release Details

Artist: Genesis
Japanese Artist Name: ジェネシス
Title: Nursery Cryme
Japanese Title: 怪奇骨董音楽箱
Label: Charisma
Catalog No.: RJ-7302
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Reissue, Stereo
Vinyl: JVC Supervinyl
Sleeve: Gatefold
Country: Japan
Year: 1978
Genre: Rock
Style: Progressive Rock
OBI: Included
Insert: Included

Track List
Side A
The Musical Box = 怪奇のオルゴール – 10:26
For Absent Friends = 今いない友の為に – 1:45
The Return Of The Giant Hogweed = ザ・リターン・オブ・ザ・ジャイアント・ホグウィード – 8:10
Side B
Seven Stones = セヴン・ストーンズ – 5:10
Harold The Barrel = ハロルド・ザ・バレル – 2:59
Harlequin = 道化師 – 2:55
The Fountain Of Salmacis = サルマシスの泉 – 7:53
Condition – Genesis

Vinyl: EX – visually graded
OBI: Included
Insert: Included
Gatefold sleeve

The vinyl appears to be in excellent visual condition.

The record has not been playback tested. The grading is therefore based on visual inspection only.

2. Leviathan – Leviathan
Japanese Promotional Pressing

Japanese promotional pressing of Leviathan’s self-titled album, issued by London Records in 1976.

This copy is a PROMO edition and retains its Japanese OBI strip and insert, making it an interesting example for collectors of Japanese progressive-rock pressings.

The album contains nine tracks and combines shorter compositions with extended progressive-rock pieces, including the nearly ten-minute “Endless Dream.”

Release Details

Artist: Leviathan
Title: Leviathan
Label: London Records
Catalog No.: GP-1026
Format: Vinyl, LP, Album, Promotional Pressing
Country: Japan
Year: 1976
Genre: Rock
Style: Progressive Rock
Edition: PROMO
OBI: Included
Insert: Included

Track List
Side A
Why Must I Be Like You – 2:58
Arabesque – 6:10
Angela – 6:40
Endless Dream – 9:56
Side B
Seagull – 5:01
Angel Of Death – 4:05
Always Need You – 3:26
I'll Get Lost Out There – 3:42
Quicksilver Clay – 7:25
Condition – Leviathan

Vinyl: EX – visually graded
OBI: Included
Insert: Included
Edition: Japanese Promotional Pressing

The vinyl appears to be in excellent visual condition.

The record has not been playback tested. The grading is therefore based on visual inspection only.

Please carefully examine the photographs, including the record labels and any promotional markings, for the exact characteristics of this promotional copy.

Overall Condition

Both vinyl records appear to be in excellent visual condition.

The records have not been playback tested. The grading is therefore based on visual inspection only.

Both albums are vintage, pre-owned Japanese records. The sleeves, OBI strips and inserts may show signs of age, storage and previous handling.

Please carefully examine all photographs for the exact condition of the vinyl, sleeves, OBI strips and inserts. The photographs form an important part of the description.

About This Collection

This two-LP collection brings together two Japanese progressive-rock releases from the 1970s, with the additional collector interest of the Leviathan album being a Japanese promotional pressing.

Genesis’ Nursery Cryme is represented by the 1978 Japanese Charisma RJ-7302 reissue, issued on JVC Supervinyl and housed in a gatefold sleeve.

Its track list demonstrates the long-form structure associated with progressive rock, particularly “The Musical Box” (10:26), “The Return Of The Giant Hogweed” (8:10) and “The Fountain Of Salmacis” (7:53).

Leviathan’s self-titled album is represented by a 1976 Japanese promotional pressing on London Records, catalogue number GP-1026.

The album similarly features extended compositions, including “Endless Dream” (9:56), “Quicksilver Clay” (7:25), “Angela” (6:40) and “Arabesque” (6:10).

Although the two bands come from different progressive-rock backgrounds, their use of longer compositions and the shared Progressive Rock classification make them a coherent pairing.

The Japanese presentation further connects the two records: both copies retain their OBI strips and inserts, while the promotional status of the Leviathan copy adds an additional point of interest for collectors.

Number of titles: 2
Number of records: 2 LPs
Artists: Genesis / Leviathan
Titles: Nursery Cryme / Leviathan
Country: Japan
Years: 1976 / 1978
Genre: Rock
Style: Progressive Rock
Leviathan edition: Japanese Promotional Pressing
Genesis edition: Japanese Reissue / JVC Supervinyl / Gatefold
OBI: Included with both albums
Inserts: Included with both albums
Vinyl condition: EX – visually graded
Playback: Not tested

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